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Jack will you join our union today? PPT Member dues start at just $2.75! You can become a member and help win campaigns for transit justice by signing up here!
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The BIGGEST CHANGES OF OUR LIFETIME are being proposed to our transit system. Riders need to mobilize with us to make sure this plan benefits us all!
How can you support a transit redesign that benefits all?
[link removed] [[link removed]] Come to the 1/24 Rally!
Join us before the PGH Regional Transit Board of Directors Meeting to rally in support of a Bus Line Redesign that Benefits All! >>RSVP HERE [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Read up on the redesign impacts & spread the word!
Our Research Committee has put together some great resources to contextualize the impacts of Draft 1. Evaluate Draft 1.0 of PRT’s Bus Line Redesign & See Biggest Changes. >>READ MORE [[link removed]]
2. Commute Time Calculator for Draft 1.0 of Bus Line Redesign >>READ MORE & Share [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] Sign-on to our letter supporting a Bus Line Redesign To Benefit All!
With changes this big, it is critical that PRT do deep and sustained public outreach and have a process for incorporating what people say. >>SIGN ON TO SUPPORT! [[link removed]]
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THE HOUSING BATTLE CONTINUES! Join advocates on 1/28 to support policies that will create more affordable, accessible communities!
Affordable housing and great public transit go hand in hand. After years of community organizing, we are very close to passing an inclusionary zoning policy that will build more mixed-income housing near our best transit.
But there are two competing bills that will go in front of the Planning Commission on 1/28 and the time is now to SUPPORT Gainey's comprehensive bill that will build affordable mixed-income communities and OPPOSE Councilman Charland's bill that will continue Pittsburgh as America's MOST SEGREGATED city
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Keep the pressure on Governor Shapiro to pass a dedicated, expanded transit funding bill! His state budget address is February 4 (which is also Rosa Parks' Birthday!), add your name to the letter and elevate transit as a to priority!
Join us as we call on Governor Shapiro to put transit at the top of his budget negotiation agenda and hear his plans for funding the service we deserve on Rosa Parks' birth date, February 4th
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There is a (paid!) opportunity for you to shape a first time ever holistic, community-wide vision of the city's future - strategic goals, programs, policies, and actions to reach that vision.
Pittsburghers for Public Transit is encouraging our transit-friendly friends to apply for a position on the Community Working Group for the city's Comprehensive Plan. Act soon, though, applications will close quickly.
CWG members will have the opportunity to collect ideas from neighbors, host events, and help create materials & final recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan. Apply if this sounds like you - or share it with a friend!
Requirements:
You’re passionate about positively shaping the future of Pittsburgh for everyone.
You are well-connected to your neighbors and are interested in building connections with new neighbors.
You do not need formal training in planning or design to apply. The City is aiming to create a Community Working Group that reflects the diversity of perspectives & experiences in Pittsburgh.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] NextPittsburgh's Transportation for all event!
Next Pittsburgh's second event in the NEXT10 series is focused on transportation in our region. Leaders from key organizations will share their plans and perspectives on our region’s transportation, and how to make our city a place that is accessible and sustainable to navigate. Among the 4 speakers is PPT's own Laura Chu Wiens! >> RSVP + INFO [[link removed]]
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Join PPT on February 12 to help strategize for this spring's push to win more money in the state budget to put more transit in our communities!
All are welcome to join PPT for our Monthly General Meeting. We use our meeting each month to give updates on current campaigns, discuss strategy and tactics, train on new skills and build community. Feel free to join this virtual meeting, 6:30pm Social time // 7:00-8:30pm Meeting.
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Events
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* PPT Research Committee Meeting // Friday, Jan 24, 2-3pm // Virtual // Learn more or sign up here [[link removed]]


* Join us to pass Inclusionary Zoning at the Planning Commission! // Tuesday, January 28 - 2-6pm // hybrid meeting, in-person at 412 Blvd of the Allies or online via Microsoft Teams // RSVP [[link removed]]


* Rally for a Bus Line Redesign That Benefits All! // Friday, January 31st 8:30-10:30am // In-person at 345 Sixth Ave or online // RSVP [[link removed]]


* 🚨ACTION DEADLINE - Tell Gov. Shapiro that transit must be a top priority in Feb 4 budget address // TAKE ACTION HERE [[link removed]]
* TRANSIT M♥OVES US WATCH PARTY: Gov. Shapiro's Budget Address // Tuesday Feb 4, 12-1:30pm // Hybrid event (in person locations TBD in Pittsburgh and Philly or virtual on zoom) // SIGN UP [[link removed]]


* PPT Communications Committee Meeting // Tuesday, Feb 4, 6-7pm // Virtual // SIGN UP [[link removed]]


* PPT Monthly Meeting: TRANSIT M♥VES US! Let's win mo' money, for mo' transit this spring! // Wednesday, Feb 12th, 6:30pm - Social Time, 7-8:30pm Meeting // Virtual // Spanish language and ASL interpretation will be available // SIGN UP [[link removed]]


* PPT Accessibility Committee Meeting // Monday, Feb 17 6-7pm // Virtual // RSVP [[link removed]]


* Next Pittsburgh Next10: Transportation // Tuesday, February 18, 6-8pm // in-person // Attack Theatre 212 45th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201// L EARN MORE OR TICKETS [[link removed]]


* Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit // Saturday, February 22, 9am-5pm // in-person // RSVP, INFO, TICKETS [[link removed]]
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors.
Jack, will you join us by becoming a member today??
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Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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