image description: petition flyer has an image of PPT Member Lorita Gillespie speaking at the September 29th rally to reverse the cuts. Text says “Reverse the Cuts! Sign the petition. Share your story. Major transit changes were implemented October 1st to the 61s, 71s and nearly 40 other routes. Help organize for improvements by taking action now.” with an arrow to a QR code.

Reverse the cuts! Take action by signing the petition to PRT. We want a rapid transit plan that brings more access, not less.

Major service changes went into effect on October 1st. These changes included major service cuts on the 61D Murray, 71A Negley, 71C Point Breeze, and 71D Hamilton, and changes on nearly 40 other routes. These changes are leading to longer wait times, more crowded buses, and higher fares. No Bus Rapid Transit project should take away service. Riders want Pittsburgh Regional Transit to reverse the cuts and restore our service back!

Image description: Image of Toneka  narrating a selfie-video to tell how she got passed up by a crowded 71B and was late to work.

Toneka tried to take the 71B to get to work, but was passed up because it was too full.

Join her in sharing your story with the hashtag #NotMyBRT to advocate for change!

Are the changes impacting you? Share your photos and videos to social media with the hashtag #NotMyBRT, or email them to [email protected].

Image description: Kathleen, a worker at Duquesne University, speaks at the 9/29 rally about how Duquesne students will now have to pay for transfers. PPT members stand behind her holding yellow and red signs that say "Transit Moves Us"

Riders are FIRED UP! Nearly 40 people turned out bright and early on Friday morning to rally for a BRT service plan that gives more access, not less. 

After the rally we marched in to the PRT Board of Directors and gave public testimony about how these changes would cut us off. There were news stories aired on TV, radio, and print. Check the rally recap below.

Image description: image artwork is by artist Meg Flor shows a cartoon with a little banner on the top left that reads, “Join PPT to brainstorm…” Beneath that is a sparkly speech bubble the reads “The Future of Transit Justice, Wednesday, 10/11 7pm at 1 Smithfield St.” The speech bubble is coming from five people who vary in race and gender.

What campaigns and victories are in PPT's future?! Join our 2024 strategy session to begin our campaign plan for the coming year.

Join us to help build PPT's 2024 Strategic Plan! What are opportunities to win better transit and affordable housing in our communities? How can we connect our campaigns to new constituencies and issues? What events and trainings do we want to hold to build up our skills? All ideas are welcome! 

This is a hybrid meeting. You're free to join us in-person at 1 Smithfield Street (where there will be free dinner!) or on Zoom or phone. More info and accessibility info is below.

Image description: photo of a red articulated transit bus

• PPT Communications Committee Meeting // virtual // Tuesday, October 3rd @ 6pm // RSVP here
  
  

• PPT's 2024 Transit Justice Strategy Session // hybrid // in-person at 1 Smithfield (FREE DINNER!) or virtual on zoom // Wednesday, October 11th, optional social hour at 6pm, meeting from 7-8:30pm // RSVP here

Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, workers and neighbors. Together, we organize for a more affordable, accessible and expanded transit system that meets all our needs, with no communities left out.

PPT is fueled by volunteer energy of people like you. Donate today to support our organizing for transit justice.

Pittsburghers for Public Transit
5119 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States

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