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April 4, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Mo' Money Mo' Service! Transit4AllPA Rally in Harrisburg!

Whats at stake when we fight for TransitForAllPA!  image description: Flyer for the Transit for All PA! Rally and Lobby Day on April 30th has the title” “Mo’ Money! Mo’ Service!” with the Transit for All PA! logo, a textbox that reads “Rally + Lobby Day!” and a passport stamp that says “April 30, 20…

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March 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Bad Schedules Steal Time from Workers + Riders

Its Transit Worker Appreciation Day and we're calling for better schedules.  image description: photo of bus with a quote from a Bus Operator on the 82, “82 is overcrowded all the time because its one of the few direct downtown routes since PRT cut the 61s and 71s, and the schedules don’t accommodat…

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March 13, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Better Schedules Mean Better Days

Join us for Transit Worker Appreciation Day + Monthly Meeting  image description: left side of the graphic has a Transit Worker Appreciation Day logo. Right side of the graphic has illustration of riders hold signs standing behind a transit workerThis Transit Worker Appreciation Day, March 18th, hel…

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March 4, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Game Plan to Win Transit for All

inside scoop on advocacy to improve transit for Allegheny County and PA Image Description: Yourtube title screen of PPT's legislative roundtable recap video PPT roundtable highlights how legislators at all levels of government can expand funding to improve & expand our buses, trains, and access …

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February 19, 2024 at 2:49 PM

We're done with decline – Demand electeds represent out routes!

Legislative Roundtable tomorrow, will you join?  We're done with decline! It's time to show legislators at all levels that there are steps they can take to improve our transit service. Jack - Will you join us tomorrow to ask elected officials to represent our routes? Pittsburghers for Public Transit…

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February 16, 2024 at 7:17 PM

It's Now or Never - We're Leveling Up with Legislators on Transit $$$

You're Invited, Jack!  Image Description: Graphic for Legislative Roundtable says “Representing Our Routes: Legislative Roundtable to Fund the Transit Service We Deserve”. Has a photo of a PRT bus and three riders holding a sign that says “Ready To Ride” with photos of Rep. Summer Lee, County Execut…

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February 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM

TRAINING: How to Talk About Transit & Inspire

You're Invited, Jack! Image Description: Graphic for Legislative Roundtable says “Representing Our Routes: Legislative Roundtable to Fund the Transit Service We Deserve”. Has a photo of a PRT bus and three riders holding a sign that says “Ready To Ride” with logos for PPT and the date, February 20, …

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January 30, 2024 at 5:50 PM

NEW! Shapiro Proposes $282M for Service - Take Action Now!

Write your reps NOW to support this investment!   image description: photo of a person wearing a yellow shirt riding a bus, next to superimposed text that reads, “Tell PA Lawmakers: Support Public Transit. Paid for by Clean Air Action Fund. Take Action Now to Expand Access for All Pennsylvanians! Wh…

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December 31, 2023 at 4:32 PM

DEADLINE TONIGHT! Join Sascha Craig In The Fight for Transit Justice

why PPT is at the top of Sascha's list  Jack! YOU CAN PUSH US OVER THE EDGE TO GOAL OF 300 MEMBERS!  Join PPT Today! Image description: image shows PPT Member and PRT Transit Worker Sascha Craig wearing a neon yellow jacket. Next to him is a quote that he said during an interview, “At PPT, Transit …

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December 29, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Riders Win $140M for NEW EAST BUSWAY EXTENSION!!!

Support the organizing that makes this possible  We Ride Together! Make your contribution today to build power during the PPT Year-End Member Drive!  Give  Today! Image Description: PPT Executive Director, Laura Chu Wiens, presents an award to PPT Member Lorena Pena!New $142.3 million grant marks th…

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December 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Big Blowout at our Victory Party! See who won awards + PICS!

The PPT family celebrated big  We Ride Together! Join 280 other PPT Members in supporting this work in our Year-End Member Drive!  Support our work today! Image Description: PPT Executive Director, Laura Chu Wiens, presents an award to PPT Member Lorena Pena! Sweet victory! It was an all-out celebra…

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December 15, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Jack! Will you party tonight for better transit?

Join the family that's winning transit improvements for all. WE RIDE TOGETHER! Help transit riders build power during the year-end campaign!  Give Today image description: Image description: illustration from PPT artist Neve Monroe-Anderson shows 5 people standing together on top of a bus holding …

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December 14, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Why are we in DC? + Last Call on Party Tickets

Winning more funding for transit riders and workers  We Ride Together! Make your contribution today to build power during the PPT Year-End Member Drive!  Join us today! image description: group of PPT Members posing at the year-end party in front of a bus that says "This Bus Is For All of Us"LAST C…

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December 12, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Victory Party for Transit Justice this Friday - and you're invited, Jack!

Dinner, music, celebrate big victories with the best people image description: image of PPT Membre Sascha Craig next to a quote that he said during an interview, "At PPT, Transit riders and transit workers roll together. We're not letting the ystem divide us and we're building power." Jack – This y…

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December 6, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Victory Party! Dinner, DJ, Good People & you're invited!

Jack ! Join us on December 15th to party for transit justice image description: Image description: illustration from PPT artist Neve Monroe-Anderson shows 5 people standing together on top of a bus holding signs. One of them is a transit worker. One is wearing a PPT t-shirt. One is in a wheelchair.…

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November 28, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Transit Riders 🤝Transit Workers: Join the Family for Giving Tuesday

Now is the time to build power for transit justice. Image description: image shows PPT Member and PRT Transit Worker Sascha Craig wearing a neon yellow jacket. Next to him is a quote that he said during an interview, “At PPT, Transit riders and transit workers roll together. We’re not letting the …

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November 27, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Sneak Peak (👀) Get a Peep at Our Year-End Member Drive

Kick off our year-end member drive with a bang Image description: illustration from PPT artist Neve Monroe-Anderson shows 5 people standing together on top of a bus holding signs. One of them is a transit worker. One is wearing a PPT t-shirt. One is in a wheelchair.Help us kick off our Year-End Mem…

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November 22, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Did someone say free transit?

Transit Justice Party!,Free Transit App, New Job, image description: Image description: illustration from PPT artist Neve Monroe-Anderson shows 5 people standing together on top of a bus holding signs. One of them is a transit worker. One is wearing a PPT t-shirt. One is in a wheelchair. Jack – yo…

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November 8, 2023 at 8:58 PM

See How Sara Innamorato Plans to Improve Transit

Congratulations to Sara! Transit champion and County Executive-Elect image description: graphic that contains photo of County Executive-Elect Sara Innamorato and text that reads “Congratulations, Sara” “Transit Champion & County Executive-Elect” over a photo of PPT Members at a Harrisburg rally…

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November 6, 2023 at 9:06 PM

PRT says service cuts. We say service expansion for all.

Help build the Riders' Vision for Service Expansion Image description: Illustration from PPT Member Marcel Walker that is used for PPT's 2023 strategic plan. It shows 6 riders smiling and talking getting onto a bus with a smiling bus driver. There is a bus stop sign next to the bus that says "This …

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October 30, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Big Purple Bus Gets Marched Into the PRT Board Room

500+ signatures for more service, not less! Image description: PPT Member gather at a press conference 10/27/23 before giving the #NotMyBRT petition to the PRT Board of Directors Let’s Turn This Bus Around! Riders present #NotMyBRT Petition with a 500+ signatures to reverse the October 1 Service Ch…

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October 3, 2023 at 2:51 PM

"It's a HOT MESS": Sign the petition, reverse the cuts! #NotMyBRT

Sign on for a rapid transit system that works for all image description: petition flyer has an image of PPT Member Lorita Gillespie speaking at the September 29th rally to reverse the cuts. Text says “Reverse the Cuts! Sign the petition. Share your story. Major transit changes were implemented Oct…

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September 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Time's running out! You can help WIN a BRTX plan that works for all!

Rally and testify with us this Friday! We want transit that serves our communities! Image Description: flyer for the rally on September 29th. Text reads: Rally and Testify! We want changes to the 61D, 71A,C,D, that build better access, not forced transfers and double fares. September 29th. Wood St…

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September 25, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Forced transfers and double fares!?!? Join the rally BRT improvements!

We say no to forced transfers and double fares, and yes to fast frequent service for all. Image Description: flyer for the rally on September 29th. Text reads: Rally and Testify! We want changes to the 61D, 71A,C,D, that build better access. September 29th. Wood St & Sixth Ave 8:30am rally 9:3…

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September 12, 2023 at 1:45 PM

ACTION ALERT to expand funding for buses!

PA politicians need to hear from you today - this is important! Image description: transit advocates and transit workers from across PA cheer on the Capitol steps and hold signs for the "Transit for All PA!" coalition. The House Transportation Committee is meeting TODAY to decide the future of PA …

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August 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM

How you can show worker solidarity this Labor Day

March in a parade, sign a petition, show solidarity with workers everywhere Image description: Flyer for PPT’s delegation with ATU Local 85 for the 2023 Labor Day Parade. Includes a photo of PPT holding our banner with ATU Local 85 at the 2014 Labor Day Parade. ATU members are wearing blue shirts.…

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August 24, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Major Changes Announced: Some 61 & 71 busses to turn around in Oakland

Share your story to advocate for change.   Image description: Photo collage with pictures of all 11 candidates running for PPT’s Board of Directors in our 2023 leadership elections PRT Announces Big Service Changes: Starting Oct 1, the 61D, 71A, 71C, 71D will stop servicing Uptown and Downtown. Meet…

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August 9, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Tonight! Last chance for PPT Summer Member Picnic RSVP

Free catered dinner, amazing DJ Frank, and all the best people Image description: Photo from inside the Future of Transportation Caucus round-table with public transit advocates.TONIGHT! RSVP to get-down w us at the PPT Summer Member Picnic. A+ dinner, excellent music, and all the best people. Bri…

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August 1, 2023 at 2:28 PM

You're Invited! Summer Picnic & Better Transit in Mon Valley!

100 new magic members join PPT + 837 transit improvements 🔥PPT SUMMER MEMBER DRIVE IS HOT🔥 70 people have joined as new members since July 12th!Help build PPT-power and join or renew your membership today!  Image description: Photo of PPT Member Alisa Grishman during Spring '23 release of Representi…

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July 12, 2023 at 12:43 PM

With scooters gone, can we finally talk about real mobility solutions?

The true victory will come when the City takes public transit seriously PPT SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE KICKS OFF!  PPT is on the verge of winning the biggest campaign in our history - free fares for all SNAP/EBT families in Allegheny County - but it won’t happen unless we show we have power.You can bui…

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June 19, 2023 at 4:36 PM

New Legislation to Expand Transit Funding in PA

Press conf in Harrisburg to release new legislation Image description: event image for People Power! Not Techy Producs. A Funeral Parade and Birth Day Celebration" on June 11th Its time for Allegheny County transit to thrive! Pittsburghers for Public Transit members are traveling to Harrisburg tom…

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June 6, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Join the funeral parade for the Mon Oakland Connector ☠️🎺🥁⚜️

1 year postmortem, a proper New Orleans-style funeral and good 'ol picnic. Image description: event image for People Power! Not Techy Producs. A Funeral Parade and Birth Day Celebration" on June 11th Hey Jack, you're invited!People Power! Not Techy Products.A Funeral Parade for the Mon Oakland Con…

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June 2, 2023 at 11:51 AM

Are 🛴 🗑️? Scooter Survey!🚨Deadline today

PGH needs more from our City than scooter boosters Image description: left side of image is a headshot of City of PGH Councilwoman (and PPT Board Member) Barb Warwick. Right side of image is a photo of a woman riding a scooter and a scooter corral Barb Warwick: E-scooters are fun, but they aren’t …

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May 18, 2023 at 12:31 PM

✅ Sara Innamorato Promotes Vision for Transit Going Into General Election

We need to continue organizing to make our demands reality. Image Description: Graphic with two sides. Left side has a photo in color or Sara Innamorato. There are two boxes labled “#VoteTransit Q&A” and “Transit Ride-Along w PPT”. Both have checkmarks. On the right side there is a photo in bl…

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May 16, 2023 at 12:31 PM

First in the Country🥇with Zero Fares for ALL low-income riders! Sign the petition + #VoteTransit pledge

Elect a County Executive who'll expand the zero-fare program to all! image description: Picture of a grey PRT bus with the pictures of County Executive candidates John Weinstein, Will Parker, Michael Lamb, Sara Innamorato, and Dave Fawcett. Candidates Joe Rockey and Theresa Colaizzi are not pictur…

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May 9, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Find out which candidates support free fares... and which don't.

Sign the petition to expand the zero fare program for low-income riders! Volunteer. image description: PPT member Debra Green leads a rally for affordable fares. She is smiling and has her fist raised in the air. PPT Members stand behind her holding signs.A zero-fare transit program is on the line…

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May 5, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Candidates' New Transit Positions May Decide the Winner

New responses tell how candidates will stand up for transit, affordable housing, and environmental justice. image description: cutouts of the faces of John Weinstein, Michael Lamb, Sara Innamorato, and David Fawcett, and Will Parker are superimposed over a PRT bus. Text reads “Transit Q&A with…

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April 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Exclusive! County Executive Candidates Tell-All in Transit Q&A

read all about the dreams these candidates have for transit in Allegheny County! image description: cutouts of the faces of John Weinstein, Michael Lamb, Sara Innamorato, and David Fawcett, and Will Parker are superimposed over a PRT bus. Text reads “Transit Q&A with candidates for County Exec…

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April 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM

These 4 ACE Candidates Rode the Bus With Us + SPIN Scooter Public Hearing 4/12

Find out who they are! Speak up about scooters. image description: cutouts of the faces of John Weinstein, Michael Lamb, Sara Innamorato, and David Fawcett are superimposed over a PRT bus. Text reads “These candidates rode teh bus with us”.Fawcett, Innamorato, Lamb and Weinstein join PPT for a bus…

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April 4, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Find Out What County Executive Candidates Say About Public Transit

Release of PPT's Candidate Questionnaire answers. Image Description: graphic that has the faces of all the candidates running for County Executive over a PRT bus. Text reads "We're getting them on the bus! Submit a qquestion fror us to ask the candidates running to be our next County Executive."We…

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March 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM

PRT is short 260+ workers! Here's how they can hire more & improve transit.

Take action to support transit workers for #TransitWorker Day! Image Description: Photo of 5 PRT transit workers wearing their uniforms standing shoulder to shoulder in Ross Garage. Some are wearing orange safety vests. Photo was taken by PPT Board Member Sue. Our transit system is short 220+ work…

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March 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM

IS IT TRUE?!? A total and complete redesign of downtown PGH bus network?!

PRT proposes 2 brand new bus networks, riders gotta organize image description: screenshot of Facebook event page for PPT's upcoming meeting, "Stakes are high for Downtown Route Changes!". The image had two side by side maps that show the newly proposed networks, the event title, and the date for …

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February 28, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Big news! Happening now! New transit routes for Downtown PGH + P3 Victory

2 proposals presented. Public input needed now. image description: photo credit Pittsburgh Union Progress. Two maps of downtown with outlines for the two new proposed routing scenarios. Looks like a very complicated mess of colored lines. People should check out PRT’s website for accessible versio…

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February 14, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Does City Council have SECRET POWERS to improve transit?!?

Even the City has power to improve our county-run agency. Photo credit: Margaret J. Krauss/90.5 WESA image description: PPT Director, Laura, holds a copy of PPT's new report in front of a crowd of supporters outside Pittsburgh City Council Chambers. The report is yellow and red. Supporters are hol…

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February 8, 2023 at 5:02 PM

WE'RE GOING LIVE! Tune-in and Tell City Council, Transit Moves Us!

You can still support if you can't join in person! image description: PPT Members stand outside City Council Chambers with signs at a 2019 press conference. TUNE INTO THE LIVESTREAM at 1pm! PPT Members are getting ready to start the press conference. We'll release our new report on the state of p…

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February 7, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Tell City Council: TRANSIT MOVES US! ❤️

New report will give the State of Public Transit for PGH riders   image description: image description: photo of a group of riders getting off a bus downtown. The person in the center of the photo is wearing a purple t-shirt and a backpack and they are pulling down their mask.Sign-on to tell City …

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February 1, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Represent Our Routes in the City of Pittsburgh

New report will give the State of Public Transit for PGH riders image description: right side of graphic has an image of a red bus, and riders holding a sign that reads, "Ready to Ride!". Left side of the graphic has text that reads "Representing Our Routes: A press conference and report release …

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January 25, 2023 at 3:16 PM

NEW REPORT RELEASE: Representing Our Routes

How the City of PGH can help our public transit. image description: right side of graphic has an image of a red bus, and riders holding a sign that reads, "Ready to Ride!". Left side of the graphic has text that reads "Representing Our Routes: A press conference and report release on the state of…

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December 29, 2022 at 2:05 PM

NEW VIDEO: A Look Back on PPT’s History of Winning Campaigns

Your support can help continue this story. Image Description: PPT Members post at the photo booth. Everyone is smiling and wearing wonderful outfits, bright colors and fun, shiny clothing. The photo booth backdrop is silver streamers, silver ballons and a handmade sign that reads: "THIS BUS IS FO…

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December 20, 2022 at 5:46 PM

LINK CORRECT: Party Photos! Victory never looked so good!

Updated link to photos Image Description: PPT Members post at the photo booth. Everyone is smiling and wearing wonderful outfits, bright colors and fun, shiny clothing. The photo booth backdrop is silver streamers, silver ballons and a handmade sign that reads: "THIS BUS IS FOR ALL OF US". At Fri…

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