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The Mayor of Pittsburgh has a huge role to play towards improving transit access. Attend our Mayoral Candidate Forum on April 9 to learn more.
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There is a lot that the city can do to improve access to public transit - from sidewalks, to bus stops, to housing policy - and this year, 4 candidates are running to be our next Mayor. Join transit advocates from across the city to hear from the candidates about their plans and ask questions. | Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) calls on Mayoral and City Council Candidates to adopt PPT’s "Transit 25/25/25" goals and develop a plan for implementation
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Close 25% of the City’s Sidewalk Network Gaps
- Install 25 New Bus Shelters Per Year
- Ensure 25% of the New Housing Units Built Near Our Best Transit Assets are Deeply Affordable
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The Transit 25/25/25 demand around sidewalks, bus shelters, and affordable, higher-density housing by our best transit assets are continuations of the equitable infrastructure campaign work that members of Pittsburghers for Public Transit have been leading for the last several years. |
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Join to learn from riders and workers from across the country! Sign up to save your seat at the National Transit Advocacy Spring Training on April 25th and 26th in Pittsburgh, PA. |
At the end of this month, riders and workers from cities across the US will gather in Pittsburgh, PA for the second-annual transit organizer spring training. The schedule will be full of workshops, solidarity socials, and inspiration to fuel our fight for a transportation system that moves us all!
With service cuts, fair hikes, funding gaps, and a burning housing crisis, the need has never been higher for an army of well-trained transit organizers! Spread the word and reserve your seat today! |
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🚨🚨Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the State Budget, and Major Service Cuts--What's Going On?
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On March 20th, PRT announced the cuts they would have to make in order to operate under the proposed budget, and we're not gonna lie–they're bleak. If enacted, the cuts would gut paratransit, shrink or eliminate 95 lines, and bring fare hikes across the board. These cuts would hit hardest for our disabled community, elders, and folks with no other transportation options.
Here are the steps that you can take NOW to fight for a funding bill that STOPS THESE CUTS! |
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Send a letter to your legislators & Share the letter writing campaign link with your contacts to encourage them to write their state legislators to save our system >>Letter-writing campaign link
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Learn more about the proposal to cut service on our new blog and educate your community. >>Read it here
- Give PRT your public feedback! Check out PRT's website to learn more about the cuts and the public hearings that are planned for this sprint >>See PRT's Website
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Share this video on >>Instagram, >>Facebook, >>Twitter, and text message to encourage friends and family to take action.
- Get involved with the Transit for All PA! campaign to fight for funding that moves everyone across our state! >>Take Action with Transit for All PA!
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Big win! Allegheny Go, the discount fare program for SNAP/EBT recipients, is now available on ConnectCard! Sign up is easier than ever. If you receive food assistance, enroll today! |
Riders had an enormous win last year with the launch of Allegheny Go. The new program, funded by the Department of Human Services, extends discounted fares to any household in the county that receives food assistance through the SNAP/EBT program. Thousands of people have already signed up, and with this new and much easier ConnectCard enrollment, its clear that thousands more famlies will benefit from this program. |
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| The City's New Comprehensive Plan is going full steam ahead! Transit access & affordable housing must be big themes.
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New Film Screening! "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness"
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| New Film Screening! "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness"
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| Take PennDOT's survey to advocate for better public transit!
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- #VoteTransit Mayoral Candidate Forum // Wednesday, April 9, 6pm social time, 7-8:30 forum // hybrid event // in person at 4836 Ellsworth or onlien via zoom // RSVP here
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PPT Research Committee // Virtual Meeting // Fridays // 3 – 4pm EDT // RSVP Here
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PPT Accessibility Committee Meeting // Monday, April 21, 6-7pm // online via zoom // RSVP here
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PPT & Transit for All PA! Communications Committee // Tuesday, April 1 // 6 – 7pm // Virtual event // RSVP here
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⭐ National Transit Advocacy & Organizing Spring Training // Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26 // RSVP + Deatils here
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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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