Editorial calls for a low-income fare to boost ridership Help PPT build our base and make our organizing more accessible. Take the PPT Accessibility Survey now In efforts to make Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) a more accessible organization, we are conducting a survey to identify areas we need to improve on and things we can do differently. Your thoughts irrespective of whether you attended a meeting or took part in a campaign are very valuable. We would appreciate it if you can spend around 15 minutes to complete our survey. Your responses will help us to better engage transit riders and operators in Allegheny County in our efforts to expand and defend public transit. * If you prefer to fill out a paper copy, need a large print copy, need the survey in another language, or need any other accommodations, email: Toni Haraldsen [email protected]* * If you prefer to fill this out over the phone, call or text to set up a time: Jessica Benner at 3042687672 * * Si prefiere completar una copia en papel, necesita una copia en letra grande, necesita la encuesta en otro idioma o necesita cualquier otra adaptación, envíe un correo electrónico a: Toni Haraldsen [email protected] * * Si prefiere completar esto por teléfono, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto para programar una hora: Jessica Benner al 3042687672 * Signed, Team PPT Complete the survey Post Gazette Editorial Board supports PPT's call for an emergency low-income fare From the Post Gazette Editorial Board's opinion published Sunday, Feb 7: "Federal stimulus money directed to the Port Authority has been allocated to help the struggling agency stay afloat despite a rising tide of COVID-19-related financial insolvency. It makes sense to loosen the spending restrictions on this money so the agency can, in turn, help another vulnerable group — the poor. Pittsburghers for Public Transit asked Port Authority leaders in late January to create an emergency program that would give a free (or reduced cost) bus pass to those who already qualify for food assistance. The program would cost between $4 million and $8 million — amounts beyond the means of the already struggling Port Authority. [...]" Read the Editorial PPT Membership Meeting This Wednesday, 2/10, 7pm-8:30pm All are welcome to join PPT for our February Membership Meeting on Zoom. We're coming in hot to 2021 with some big victories. We'll be breaking out into three smaller groups to talk about: Building a state transit funding proposal that puts transit riders and workers first Organizing a statewide network of transit riders who can help inform and mobilize around this state funding Continuing our push for a low-income fare emergency pilot program at the Port Authority We want to have you involved in leading these discussions together without members. Please RSVP to join. Or reach out to us if you have questions about Zoom: 412-626-7353 RSVP to join the meeting ⭐ PPT Monthly Meeting: February // Wed. Feb 10th 6:30 Social Hour, 7pm Meeting // RSVP Here Transit Riders Act: Stop Solitary Confinement, Pass Breonna's Law // Thurs. Feb 11, shifts available from 11am-1pm and 4-6pm // RSVP here PPT Strategy Meeting re Statewide Transit Funding // Fri. Feb 19th 6:30-8:30pm // RSVP Here ⭐ PPT Monthly Meeting: March // Wed. Mar 10th 6:30 Social Hour, 7pm Meeting // RSVP Here ‌ ‌ Pittsburghers for Public Transit | 5119 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!