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This could be the biggest transit service change PRT sees in a generation—and you need to give your input.
PRT has officially released the Bus Line Refresh, a scaled-back version of their Bus Line Redesign project. They hope this update of the existing transit network will better reflect service needs without upending the system—but only you can tell them if their proposal works for you.
PRT will be at our hybrid Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, April 8th [[link removed]] to tell you all about the proposed changes, including specific breakout sessions for different areas of the city.
The best way to shape this proposal to truly benefit Allegheny County riders? Show up, learn about the proposed changes, and tell PRT if they would improve or harm your transit commute.
Join the April 8th Meeting, Learn about the Bus Line Refresh [[link removed]]
The Bus Line Refresh could impact tens of millions of transit rides—including yours—to school, work, groceries, healthcare, community, and more.
The best way you can make sure the Bus Line Refresh proposal actually increases service and reliability for transit riders across PRT's service area is submitting your honest feedback about the proposed changes.
The April 8th hybrid meeting [[link removed]] is your best way to learn about what could change, and make sure PRT knows how the changes would impact you.
You can join in-person in Shadyside, or virtually via Zoom. We will have ASL interpretation available for both in-person and virtual attendees, as always.
RSVP for the April 8th Meeting [[link removed]]
Can't make it to the April 8th meeting? It's crucial that you understand how the Bus Line Refresh could impact your transit needs. There's lots of ways to learn more about the proposed changes:
* Review an interactive map of the proposed system changes [[link removed]] (works best on a computer or tablet)
* Find your frequented routes from a list of affected routes [[link removed]] , then click on their new names to learn about how they might change
* Model your frequent journeys on the Transit App [[link removed]] on your mobile device
* Attend a public meeting with PRT [[link removed]] ( or our meeting on April 8th! [[link removed]] )
After you understand how the changes will impact you, it's crucial that you submit your feedback to PRT! You can give feedback in many ways:
* Find your routes [[link removed]] from an online list, click their new names, and leave route-specific feedback
* Send an email to PRT [[email protected]] with your comments
* Call PRT at 412-442-2000
* Fill out a paper survey at home [[link removed]] or at your nearest Carnegie Library location [[link removed]]
* También puedes descargar una encuesta en papel en español! [[link removed]]
* Attend a public meeting with PRT [[link removed]] to tell them your thoughts
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Image Description: White text on red background reads "We want the Bus Line Refresh to benefit all!" with Bus Line Refresh logo and collage of PPT members
PPT's hot take on the Refresh: it's better than last time, but still needs work
Last year, when Pittsburgh Regional Transit released a complete system redesign that would have cut dozens of schedules and redrawn every route, you and thousands of other riders spoke up to demand a Bus Line Redesign that benefits all. [[link removed]]
The good news is that the transit agency listened!
PRT has now released Draft 2 of the Bus Line Redesign. It is now called the "Bus Line Refresh " because they heard your organizing. The "Refresh" is keeping the parts of our system that work, while improving much of what you said didn't . They added an easier way to see how the changes would impact you. And they have a new and in-depth schedule of opportunities to give your feedback.
PPT's Research Committee is still reading through the proposed network changes to see how the Refresh differs from the earlier Redesign. (This effort is ongoing, and we could use your help!) Our initial take? It's better than last time, but we're still concerned it won't sustainably solve the service and reliability crisis. [[link removed]]
Next week, the Pittsburghers for Public Transit Research Committee will release a deep-dive advocacy look into Draft 2. Keep an eye out for our blog and RSVP to join the PPT Research Committee to help decode the Bus Line Refresh! [[link removed]]
Visit the Agency's Bus Line Refresh Page [[link removed]]
Join our Research Committee on Fridays to help decode the Bus Line Refresh [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] [[link removed]] Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors. Get involved with PPT: Come to an upcoming event [[link removed]]
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Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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