by Dan Yablonsky | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
PPT is ecstatic to announce that the 1st cohort of Beyond the East Busway Fellows has been trained and is currently leading campaign outreach in the Mon Valley and eastern suburbs. These 8 talented organizers all have deep connections to these communities. They...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Pittsburgh media was eager to cover the release of PPT’s new Beyond the East Busway participatory transit planning tool. Within hours, 5 local outlets had covered the release and dozens of people had completed the tool. We’re encouraged to have this...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, June 25th, Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) launched a grassroots planning tool for transit riders and residents to envision better public transit for the Mon Valley and Eastern Suburbs. This innovative transit mapping tool, entitled Beyond the...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Got a mailing list? Or an organization? Help us help you and spread the word about the new Organizing Fellowship! As they say – help us help you! PPT’s Fellowship is a great opportunity for your own organization. Send your constituents through PPT’s...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Board Members John Tague and Jessica Walls-Lavelle join for a ride on the 1 Freeport with bus riders, an operator, and PPT Staff PPT has been inviting members of the Port Authority Board of Directors to ride the bus with the drivers and riders who interact with the...
by Dan Yablonsky | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
For three years, City leaders have made the decision to subsidize the development of Autonomous Vehicle Technology – through the use of our roadways as a test track, through the blushing pride with which our city advertises itself as a tech hub without any...