by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, November 29, dozens of climate and grassroots community activists testified at Pittsburgh City Council chambers about Pittsburgh’s proposed Climate Action Plan. PPTÂ issued the following call to our elected officials: The Pittsburgh climate action...
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
PPT submitted an open letter highlighting our transit priorities, published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on 11/26. Writing credit is largely due to PPT Board Member Dean Mougianis: “The Port Authority has hired a new CEO, and Pittsburghers for Public...
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Image of Commuters on the T: Photo Credit Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette The Pittsburgh Public School board joins the Coalition against Policing on the T to endorse a civil fare checking process, with civilian fare ambassadors. Our gratitude is extended to Moira...
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Now in our 7th year, Pittsburghers for Public Transit is continuing the fight for equity, transparency and access for transit riders and residents across Allegheny County. Bus Lines are Life Lines, and we insist that riders, drivers and residents be at the table for...
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Port Authority has hired Katharine Kelleman, former head of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation Authority in Tampa, Florida as the new CEO for Port Authority. Although we are disappointed that there was no public selection process, we welcome Ms....
by Dan Yablonsky | Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
(Photo by Margaret Krauss, WESA News) Great turnout at the URA Lexington Park community meeting! Thanks to all the North Point Breeze, Homewood and PPT members that turned out to support affordable housing on the site. We will continue to advocate for community...
