image description: Flyer for the Transit for All PA! Rally and Lobby Day on April 30th has the title” “Mo’ Money! Mo’ Service!” with the Transit for All PA! logo, a textbox that reads “Rally + Lobby Day!” and a passport stamp that says “April 30, 2024 Harrisburg Join Us!” with a photo of a transit advocate who has their fist raised in the air |
Get on the bus! Join the April 30th transit rider+worker rally in Harrisburg to urge state politicians to connect our communities and pass the first increase to transit service funding in over a decade!
Now its time to turn up the pressure! With a proposed $282 million to fund improved transit service in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, transit riders and transit workers are heading to the PA Capitol on April 30th. We are going to let our elected officials know what expanded transit service would mean for us and our communities – and we need you to join us!
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image description: a collage of photos of transit riders and workers from across PA taking action for improved transportation options. |
Why we fight for TransitForAllPA!: $282M is on the line for transit service. Join this statewide call on April 10 during PPT's normal monthly meeting to meet riders from across the state and collaborate on a statewide strategy.
Grassroots advocacy from PA transit riders and transit workers has urged the Governor to propose a state budget that includes the first increase to public transit service funding in over a decade! But this proposal won't become law until it passes the House and Senate.
Join this pre-rally meeting to connect with transit riders and transit workers from across the state to talk about the critical importance of transit for all Pennsylvania! Help us shape our messaging for the rally on April 30th and determine which Elected Officials we need to turn up the heat on. |
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image description: PPT Organizing Committee poses under a street sign for "Transit Way" during their Homewood bush shelter audit |
PPT Members Use New Complete Streets Advisory Group to Encourage Better Transit Infrastructure
PPT staff organizer Nicole Gallagher and PPT members Gabriel McMorland, Alisa Grishman, Dean Mougianis, Hannah Dean, Bernadette Mosey and Gina Anderson have been invited to join the Complete Streets Advisory Group, and over the last six months, have been supporting staff at DOMI to focus more on public transit’s role in moving the residents of our City. These PPT members have also been regularly meeting with other members of the PPT organizing committee to identify opportunities for more dignified, safe, and accessible street infrastructure like sidewalks, bus shelters, and bus priority lanes in our City.
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image description: top of image has PRT’s logo for the Bus Line Redesign. Bottom of the image has a photo of a blue articulated bus on the East Busway. |
PRT is redesigning the entire bus network! The project holds incredible potential and potential pitfalls. Riders need to get involved to demand a system that’s the right size for all of our needs. |
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image description: photo of Red Line in Beechview with red stripe and text overlaid on the image that says “CONSTRUCTION” |
The Red Line will be closed all summer due to some big (and important) construction projects. See more about the project details on PRT’s website here.
The good news is that this is the type of work that only needs to get done every 30-40 years…the bad news is that it’s finally time for PRT to do this work on the Red Line and it will continue until 2028.
The state-of-good-repair work is will cost nearly $150 Million. The work will be done in phases over the next 4 years. See PRT’s webpages for the project, or their press release below, for a full breakdown of what work will be done and when. You can also learn more about the project by watching/reading some of the news coverage thats linked at the bottom of this blog. |
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Image Description: Daeja with curly yellow hair, glasses, facial piercings and earrings, wearing a light yellow dress, standing in front of blurred out buildings and grass |
Meet Spencer! PPTs Newest Communications Intern
Spencer is a seasoned graphic design professional skilled in innovation consulting and brand development. With a sharp eye for detail and a flair for creativity, he consistently delivers exceptional design solutions across industries. At RMU’s Massey Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Spencer collaborates with leadership to drive projects aligned with strategic goals, exceeding client expectations with visually captivating designs within tight deadlines. |
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PPT April Monthly Meeting: Why we fight for TransitForAllPA! $282M for increased service is on the line // Wednesday, April 10, 6pm social time and potluck, 7-8pm dinner // hybrid meeting! In-person at PPT's new office, 4836 Ellsworth Ave or virtual via zoom // RSVP here
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PPT Organizing Committee // Thursday, April 11, 6-7pm // virtual // RSVP here
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit Bus Line Redesign Public Meeting #3 // April 16, 5:30pm // virtual // RSVP here
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Testify with riders & workers @ the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Board Meeting April // April 26, 9:30-10-30am // in-person at PRT's downtown office 345 Sixth Ave or virtual // RSVP here
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Mo’ Money Mo’ Service! Rally+Lobby Day for Transit to Move All PA! // April 30, bus departs from PGH @ 7am, Harrisburg Rally @ 11am, Lunch, Lobby Day until 3pm, return to PGH by 7pm // in-person and virtual // RSVP here
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