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A redesign of the entire transit system will begin with downtown, and it kicks off tomorrow.
Riders must demand that this redesign process expands service and reverses recent cuts.
The process is still in the early stages - but we're putting one demand out front of our organizing: a redesign of our system must expand service and reverse the cuts that have happened since the start of the pandemic. Please join the two meetings this week to learn more about the redesign process and uplift this demand with us.
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[[link removed]] Check out PRT's downtown redesign webpage with lots of good info on downtown transit & planning history
The website that PRT put together for this downtown network redesign is strong. It gives some good background on different planning efforts and the type of information that will be informing their decisions. If you love maps, then you'll especially love the site, as they give the ability to layer some interesting data for a deep look into how our downtown transit functions.
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It's the transit advocate's social event of the season! Join PPT for our Summer Party; August 10th, 6-8pm in Schenley Park.
On August 10th, at the Bartlett Shelter in Schenley Park, PPT Members had reason to celebrate. It was the organization’s Summer Party and the first time that Members had gotten together in-person. Even though the pandemic pushed us to organize in different ways than we had ever before, PPT members have been busy winning campaigns and supporting our neighbors.
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Get union strong with PPT & ATU at Labor Day Parade ’22! September 5th, 9am-12pm.
Join PPT and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 as we march in the first in-person Labor Day Parade since the pandemic’s start! PPT is a grassroots union of both transit riders and transit workers. We know that we are the ones using the system every day and that together, we have the knowledge needed to improve conditions for us all. One of our most fun celebrations of this community-union solidarity is when we march in the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade – which is the oldest Labor Day Parade in the country!
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The Campaign is LIVE - UPMC: Pay What You Owe!
Last Friday, Pittsburghers for Public Transit joined our allies to kick off a new campaign to get UPMC to pay what they owe the city in taxes. UPMC made over $1.4 Billion in profits last year, and they are the largest land-owner in Pittsburgh, but because they have filed as a "charity" they pay ZERO in taxes to any of the resources that supports them - like roads, sidewalks, schools, public works, or city staff capacity.
Join PPT, Pittsburgh United, the Restaurant Opportunity Center PA, Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Mutual Aid, Just Harvest and the Black Workers Center and demand that UPMC finally pay their fair share towards supporting our city. Sign the petition and follow the campaign today.
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We're talking about how to push the City of Pittsburgh to invest more attention towards improving public transit at our next Monthly General Meeting - September 13th. Join us!
Draft agenda for our September 14th PPT Meeting
- Building a guide to help residents ask questions about transit impacts of city projects // Creación de una guía para ayudar a los residentes a hacer preguntas sobre los impactos en el tránsito de los proyectos de la ciudad
- Update on Low Income Fare Campaign // Actualización sobre la campaña de tarifas para personas de bajos ingresos
- welcome to newly elected board members // dar la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de la junta
- recap 10yr anniversary membership drive // resumen de la campaña de membresía del décimo aniversario
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50 years! Can you believe it?! Celebrate the Thomas Merton Center's incredible legacy + future at their family-friendly celebration in Allegheny Commons
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Clicktivist Corner
[[link removed]] Port Authority is redesigning Wilkinsburg Station and looking to add new ones on the East Busway. Give your feedback now & help us advocate for more affordable housing
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[[link removed]] The City of Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund is looking for feedback on priorities. Speak up for community-owned affordable housing near great transit today.
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[[link removed]] Call on Mayor Gainey to create a Food Justice Fund today! Advocates in neighborhoods through PGH have been speaking up for access to fresh food. Now we need Mayor Gainey to step up.
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[[link removed]] Join the Pittsburgh Union of Regional Renters to stop evictions and fight back against bad landlords.
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Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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