Image Description: an old-school blue and white PRT/Port Authority bus stop sign, in Downtown Pittsburgh, that has been edited to read "PPT Monthly Meeting" with the PPT logo.

The numbers are in, and PRT's performance in 2025 left a lot to be desired. From on-time arrival to ridership, our numbers are lower than other peer systems across the country. 

The upshot? There are simple things that PRT can do, now, to turn this bus around. And the even better news? These things are already on our 2026 Strategic Plan as organizing priorities. 

Join us at our Monthly All-Member Meeting on Wednesday, January 14th from 7-8:30 to learn about the issues facing PRT's service and performance, and to help brainstorm winning strategies for reversing the trend. 

RSVP for the monthly meeting now!

Image Description: a bus stop titled “Pressely St.” decorated with a red starburst, and pictures of 3 PPT members holding rally signs and smiling. Black and red text reads “Happy Birthday, Bus Stop: Unveiling our first NEW bus shelter for Transit Equity Day”.

February 4th is an important day: 

It's gonna be a day for big celebrations. Will you join the crew for warm beverages, sweet treats, and reflections on the work we've done and the road ahead?

We'll meet at the Cedar and Pressley Inbound Stop, near 301 Cedar Ave in the North Side. Expect special guest speakers and more ways to take action in support of more shelters in more neighborhoods! 

Read more about our amazing Bus Stop program at our blog!

Image Description: Paul O'Hanlon in the Pittsburgh City Council chambers, holding a teal poster reading "Housing is a Human Right".

Our PPT family mourns the recent passing of PPT Board member and founder Paul O'Hanlon.

Paul was powerful organizer for human rights, with a clear understanding of how our movements for disability justice, transit justice, housing justice and voting rights are connected and necessary. He was courageous, smart, committed and supportive, and he has mentored so many in bringing their power to the light.

Paul's Memorial Service is open to friends, colleagues, and family. You can pay your respects at the service in Oakland on Saturday, January 10th from 2-4 PM. 

Please find more information about Paul's memorial service, an RSVP link, and a form for submitting warm memories of Paul at our website.

Image Description: a yellow and white gradient background with black text reading “2025: PPT’s Biggest Year Yet”, decorated with a red starburst.

It's official: 2025 was PPT's biggest year of growth EVER. 

Your organizing has accomplished some massive wins amid some equally massive setbacks—and you should be proud. 

Historic wins, to the tune of:

And so, so much more. Read more about everything you and your neighbors have accomplished for Transit Justice this year—and, if you haven't already, start 2026 off right by renewing or starting your PPT membership.

📝 PPT & Transit for All PA! Communications Committee
Tuesday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00 PM, virtual

🤝 PPT Organizing Committee Training
Tuesday, January 27th, 6:00-7:30 PM, IN PERSON at our Shadyside office

🚏 Happy Birthday, Bus Stop: Celebration to Unveil New Bus Shelters
Wednesday, February 4th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, IN PERSON at Cedar and Pressley Inbound Stop

Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors.