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Service in '25 wasn't great. Learn how to reverse the trend for 2026 ➡️
The numbers are in, and PRT's performance in 2025 left a lot to be desired [[link removed]] . From on-time arrival to ridership, our numbers are lower than other peer systems across the country.
The upshot? There are simple things that PRT can do, now, to turn this bus around. And the even better news? These things are already on our 2026 Strategic Plan as organizing priorities.
Join us at our Monthly All-Member Meeting on Wednesday, January 14th from 7-8:30 to learn about the issues facing PRT's service and performance, and to help brainstorm winning strategies for reversing the trend.
RSVP for the monthly meeting now! [[link removed]]
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Image Description: a bus stop titled “Pressely St.” decorated with a red starburst, and pictures of 3 PPT members holding rally signs and smiling. Black and red text reads “Happy Birthday, Bus Stop: Unveiling our first NEW bus shelter for Transit Equity Day”.
VICTORY EVENT: wish our brand-new bus shelter a happy birthday with DOMI!
February 4th is an important day:
* Rosa Parks' birthday 🎂
* Transit Equity Day 🚌✊
* The 2-year anniversary of PPT's Bus Shelter Campaign 🚏
* The unveiling party for our new bus shelter in the North Side , the very first to be built from our partnership with the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI)!
It's gonna be a day for big celebrations. Will you join the crew for warm beverages, sweet treats, and reflections on the work we've done and the road ahead? [[link removed]]
We'll meet at the Cedar and Pressley Inbound Stop, near 301 Cedar Ave in the North Side. Expect special guest speakers and more ways to take action in support of more shelters in more neighborhoods!
Read more about our amazing Bus Stop program at our blog! [[link removed]]
RSVP for the Shelter's Birthday Party 🥳 [[link removed]]
Rest in Power, Paul ❤️‍🔥
[[link removed]] Our PPT family mourns the recent passing of PPT Board member and founder Paul O'Hanlon.
Image Description: Paul O'Hanlon in the Pittsburgh City Council chambers, holding a teal poster reading "Housing is a Human Right". Paul was powerful organizer for human rights, with a clear understanding of how our movements for disability justice, transit justice, housing justice and voting rights are connected and necessary. He was courageous, smart, committed and supportive, and he has mentored so many in bringing their power to the light.
Paul's Memorial Service is open to friends, colleagues, and family. You can pay your respects at the service in Oakland on Saturday, January 10th from 2-4 PM.
Please find more information about Paul's memorial service, an RSVP link, and a form for submitting warm memories of Paul at our website. [[link removed]]
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Massive growth, massive wins for Transit Justice in 2025 📈
It's official: 2025 was PPT's biggest year of growth EVER.
Your organizing has accomplished some massive wins amid some equally massive setbacks—and you should be proud.
Historic wins, to the tune of:
* 72% growth in supporters across the state
* over 500 paid members, more than we've ever had
* some of the biggest direct actions for transit PA has ever seen
And so, so much more. Read more about everything you and your neighbors have accomplished for Transit Justice this year [[link removed]] —and, if you haven't already, start 2026 off right by renewing or starting your PPT membership. [[link removed]]
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News from the PPT universe 🌌
* Make Pittsburgh's sidewalks safer by joining Pittsburgh Walks' Safe Sidewalks Crew Trainings!
The Safe Sidewalks Crew is building people power to walk every sidewalk in Pittsburgh, assessing sidewalk quality, accessibility, and safety. The data they collect will help DOMI make a plan to improve sidewalks across the City.
Upcoming trainings will be held virtually on December 13th, January 13th, and February 14th; only the February meeting will have ASL interpretation.
Find out more and RSVP at Pittsburgh Walks' website! [[link removed]]
Upcoming Events:
📝 PPT & Transit for All PA! Communications Committee [[link removed]]
Tuesday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00 PM, virtual
🤝 PPT Organizing Committee Training [[link removed]]
Tuesday, January 27th, 6:00-7:30 PM, IN PERSON at our Shadyside office
🚏 Happy Birthday, Bus Stop: Celebration to Unveil New Bus Shelters [[link removed]]
Wednesday, February 4th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, IN PERSON at Cedar and Pressley Inbound Stop
[[link removed]] [[link removed]] Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors. Get involved with PPT: Come to an upcoming event [[link removed]]
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