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TRANSIT M♥VES US! More transit funding = More transit service
Shapiro's budget address last week showed that transit riders can win, but we will need to organize big this spring to win the system we deserve. Join the meeting to help strategize for this spring's push to win more money in the state budget to put more transit in our communities!
6:30pm - Social Time
7-8:30pm Meeting
Spanish language and ASL interpretation will be available |
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Riders and workers rallied on Friday to tell our transit agency: the Bus Line Redesign Needs to Benefit All!
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Even despite the rain, dozens of transit riders and transit workers rallied in the rain and testified at the PGH Regional Transit Board of Directors Meeting to support of a Bus Line Redesign that Benefits All!
Check out these news reports to see a recap of the event: |
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| >> READ OUR NEW ADVOCACY REPORT ON BUS LINE REDESIGN DRAFT 1.0
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Our Research Committee used the rally to release their brand new report on Draft 1.0 of the Bus Line Redesign. If you haven't seen it yet >> you can read it here. |
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| Sign-on to our letter supporting a Bus Line Redesign To Benefit All!
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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! |
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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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| NextPittsburgh's Transportation for all event!
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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
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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
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PPT Accessibility Committee Meeting // Monday, Feb 17 6-7pm // Virtual // RSVP
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Next Pittsburgh Next10: Transportation // Tuesday, February 18, 6-8pm // in-person // Attack Theatre 212 45th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201// LEARN MORE OR TICKETS
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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit // Saturday, February 22, 9am-5pm // in-person // RSVP, INFO, TICKETS
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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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