by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lots of incredible organizers have put together a long list of events and direct actions to celebrate Juneteenth this year. Join one, celebrate liberation, and spread the word. We’re not free until we’re all free. Friday 6/19 Antwon Rose II Action and...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Join the core team of people who coordinate the direction of Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. PPT’s...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dozens of PPT members address the board on 3 priority areas of concern On May 29, 31 speakers organized by PPT addressed the Port Authority board (testimony begins at 22:10) to raise concerns and provide actionable solutions on fares, transit funding, the use of...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Pittsburghers for Public Transit stands with the International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and the Labor Network for Sustainability in affirming that Black Lives Matter and calling for Justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery. The...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Asman, Labor Network for Sustainability, 714-651-6170, Basav Sen, Institute for Policy Studies, 202-997-0479 MAY 31, 2020–(TAKOMA PARK, MD)–The Coalition that organizes Transit Equity Day, which takes place each year on...
by Dan Yablonsky | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Covid-19 has exposed the cracks in our system and pushed transit riders to the brink. Will our transit system rise to the occasion and support essential riders? Or will we have to fight for the change to improve our lives?What: Transit Justice Townhall on Covid-19...
