by Dan Yablonsky | Apr 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fast food workers and other low wage workers are going on strike today (4/15) to demand 15 dollars an hour and a union. Many of these workers are transit riders. They all deserve a living wage and respect on the job.Let’s lift up neighborhoods and families...
by Dan Yablonsky | Apr 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Join us on Thursday April 9th as we Stand Up for Transportation!Groups from across the country are calling on Congress to pass a federal transportation bill, with adequate funding for public transit, biking, and walking. If we do not act now, the...
by Dan Yablonsky | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Join us on Thursday April 9th as we Stand Up for Transportation! Groups from across the country are calling on Congress to pass a federal transportation bill, with adequate funding for public transit, biking, and walking. If we do not act now, the funding will run out...
by Dan Yablonsky | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thanks to over a dozen PPT volunteers, we distributed close to 2000 cards for riders to give to their operators! We also delivered cards to over 100 maintenance workers. Many riders were enthusiastic to thank their drivers, who were often thrilled to be acknowledged....
by Dan Yablonsky | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
***MEDIA ADVISORY***Transit Worker Appreciation DayWednesday March 18th is National Transit Worker Appreciation Day. Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) encourages riders and residents to thank our Port Authority bus and rail operators and maintenance workers for...
by Dan Yablonsky | Mar 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Feb 27, residents from Moon and Robinson delivered public comments about the need for transit in their communities.Here are Groveton Village residents after addressing the board. They currently face a cold 1.5 mile walk to the bus in Coraopolis:Rebecca Kiernan,...
