Marcus McKnight speaks during a rally for "Transit For All PA!" on the steps of the Capitol in Harrisburg in June 2021. |
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Hi Jack,
My name is Marcus McKnight. I’m a bus driver in Philadelphia and I co-founded the Philly Transit Riders Union. Are you wondering why I’m chiming in for Pittsburghers for Public Transit? Well let me tell you!
Pittsburghers for Public Transit helps to lead the statewide Transit for All PA! campaign. This campaign is organizing AND WINNING resources for public transit in Philly, Pittsburgh, and all across our state! PPT is amplifying its message statewide: transit riders and transit workers know what we need and are building power by organizing together!
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I love being a bus driver. My favorite route is the Philly Phlash, because I get to meet people from across the state, across the country, and even around the world. When tourists get on my bus, I always ask the same thing: Where are you from? If I visit your town, what should I see and do? I make them feel proud of their hometown and tell them what makes me proud to be from Philly. The local and the global meet each other on my bus. And it’s public transit that brings us all together. I wish every city and town in PA could offer the same experience—and I know we can do it if we win better funding from the state.
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Image Description: artwork from PPT's 2025 Year End Membership Drive |
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Last month, the Transit for All PA! campaign had a major win for public transit here in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to flex $153 million in federal highway funds to fill SEPTA’s budget gap This is a win that keeps transit operating in 2025.
But more importantly, it sets the precedent that we can flex more money away from dangerous highway expansion that deepens the climate crisis and towards public transit. Jack, this win felt awesome! But we're just getting started. There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, and ALL of us need good public transit, within our localities and between them. Whether we live in a city, a town, or a rural area, public transit should be our FIRST option for getting seamlessly from Point A to Point B.
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Image Description: Marcus McKnight visits state legislators during Transit For All PA! lobby day in Harrisburg. |
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PPT bottom-lines the Transit for All PA! campaign. They make sure that folks from Pittsburgh to Stroudsburg have public transit that works for everyone. Can you help us gear up for 2025 and become a member today? |
The fight for public transit takes all of us. As a bus driver, I know that the best way to make change is for us all to get on the bus and demand better. I love to tell my story, but I can’t do it on my own. Riders, drivers, and community members across the state have important stories that need to be told. T4APA! is the vehicle that brings our stories to our elected officials and makes sure our voices are heard.
When you support PPT, you’re supporting a grassroots coalition that works statewide to make a real and lasting difference in how our public transit system works. The minimum cost of joining PPT is just $2.75, the same as one ride on PRT. And this year, a local foundation has offered to match every contribution made during our Year End Member Drive up to $10,000. Turn your $100 into $200. Turn your $500 into $1,000!
Ride with us today, and make your donation monthly! It’s time to make PRT work for the people. |
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| In transit and trust, Marcus McKnight
Philadelphia Bus Driver and Transit for All PA! Activist
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Last week, in just 12 hours, 120 people contacted their Pittsburgh City Council reps demand they stand up for transit.
This action won the first-ever city budget line item for transit amenities! But it was just the last thrust in a years-long organizing journey - and there is still more to win!
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Last call! Join us for the big Year End Victory party on 12/19! We'll have great food, good people, and lots of transit joy! |
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Volunteer to make our Year-end Party a Success! It takes a small army of organizers to pull this party off. Lend a hand and join in the fun! |
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PPT is a member-led UNION of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors. Join us today to help build power that moves our communities!
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit
5119 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
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