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Y'all, there's so much going on this summer. Join the all-member meeting tomorrow to hear updates about:

All are welcome at this virtual all-member meeting, 7:00-8:30 with optional social time starting at 6:30. We'll connect, catch up on recent organizing efforts, and plan for the future!

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Private land developers are asking Pittsburgh City Council to approve a major tax giveaway scheme that would give them up to $200 million in taxpayer dollars—without any requirements around public benefit. 

This so-called Downtown Transit Revitalization Improvement District (or TRID) would move tax $ from the Strip District, Downtown, and the North Shore into the wallets of private corporations—for the next 40 years. City Councilors and the Mayor have said Pittsburgh is in a massive City budget crisis. So why are they fast-tracking a massive handout to private developers, with almost no public process?

Learn more about the proposal, what it would mean for your tax dollars, and how to take action at our explainer blog. Then, use our tool to send a message to City Council: our tax money isn't a giveaway.

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Transit riders and workers like you have been hard at work building transit justice in Pittsburgh and across the state. Join the crew to kick back, relax, and have fun with neighbors, friends, and co-conspirators 🏖️

The summer party will be a casual, indoor/outdoor celebration. We'll spin fun transit-oriented tunes, share yummy food, and celebrate all the incredible growth the movement has accomplished this year—and all the growth to come. It will be family friendly, with kids’ activities and childcare providers. ASL interpretation is available upon request.

Wednesday, August 12th
5:30-8:30 PM 

Olympia Park Shelter House
1010 Virginia Ave
Pittsburgh, PA, 15211

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Jack, you’re already an incredible part of this movement. Will you grow your support by becoming a dues-paying member before our member drive ends tomorrow? 

Evelyn is our 2026 membership drive spokesperson! Just like you, she’s a vital part of the PPT community. She’s helped us fight (and win) for the hletalf-fare program and for improved language accessibility across Pittsburgh’s transit system.  When she saw the opportunity to help PPT’s work to support her community, she knew she had to sign up. Dues from PPT members like you and Evelyn have helped to:

Can you join Evelyn in building this movement by becoming a dues-paying member today?

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This July, as State Legislators left Harrisburg without passing a budget by the required June 30th deadline, transit riders and transit workers across the state have geared up their advocacy for expanded transit funding in the state budget.

The Transit for All PA! Summer of Action is calling on legislators to pass the budget, and support new funding sources for the Commonwealth’s growing transit needs. Transit advocates scheduled press conferences in Philadelphia, phone banks across the state, and launched a new letter campaign. 

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OpenStreetsPGH is a celebration of biking, walking, and all things car-free run by BikePGH every summer. PPT will be there spreading the word about transit justice campaigns, and you can help!

Table with PPT at at OpenStreetsPGH to learn about the ongoing equitable transit campaigns across Allegheny County and how you can join other riders to say NO to service cuts and route eliminations and YES to more accessible buses and sidewalks, Zero fares for SNAP households and so much more!

Volunteers will meet at the PPT table in the Strip District at 9:30 on July 26th. Members tabling with PPT can expect to sit and hang out at the PPT tent, greet passers by and folks who approach our table, give an introduction of PPT and engage them around their transit experiences. The environment is casual and fun.

🚌 Hot Transit Summer (PPT Monthly Meeting)
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:00-8:30 PM, virtual

🔎 PPT & Transit for All PA! Research Committee
Friday, July 10th, 3-4 PM, virtual

📝 PPT & Transit for All PA! Communications Committee
Tuesday, July 21st, 6:00-7:00 PM, virtual

🚶Table with PPT at OpenStreetsPGH!
Sunday, July 26th, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, IN PERSON in the Strip District

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