by Dan Yablonsky | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
When told that the Port Authority has proposed a cut in service frequency to the 61C, Derek Gordon, who works for the Steelers, said: “This is my only way to work!” He has a flex schedule, and service frequency is important for being able to plan his...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
February 8th, 2018 Our Don’t Criminalize Transit Riders coalition delegated County Executive Rich Fitzgerald on Thursday, January 18th, to call on him to take a public position opposing fare enforcement policing on public transit. Nearly 30 riders went to his office...
by Dan Yablonsky | Jan 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Infographic credit: Christina Castillo
by Dan Yablonsky | Jan 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the past several months, Pittsburghers for Public Transit has been working with residents in the Mon Valley to make sure the 61 A, B, and C buses don’t get cut in frequency and that any transit improvement is an improvement for all! A couple of really...
by Dan Yablonsky | Dec 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
December 11, 2017 Great testimony from residents of Hilltop Parkview Manor in Duquesne about the need for transit! Take a look at coverage from Ed Blazina at the Post Gazette: “Deb Watson of Duquesne and her neighbors in the Hilltop Parkview Manor Apartments...
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Over the past month, PPT has been partnering with Just Harvest, both on the BRT campaign to ensure equity in the Mon Valley and in the restoration of service to the the Hilltop Parkview Manor apartments in Duquesne. Residents here face a dangerous walk on steep roads...