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The Crisis Is Here: Gov. Shapiro’s FY26-27 Budget Address Acknowledges Transit’s “Unfinished Business,” But Does Not Meet the Moment for PA Riders, Workers, And COmmunities. |
Transit For All PA! applauds Governor Josh Shapiro’s repeated executive actions to stave off total collapse of Pennsylvania’s transit systems. He has continued to stand up for transit in its bleakest moments.
But Governor Shapiro’s proposed solutions do not meet the moment for transit riders and workers, especially those outside of the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions. |
One thing was clear: Transit riders will be left at the curb if we don't organize.
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image description: photo of in-person watch party event in Pittsburgh + Philly as people holding signs, after they moved to a new location because of a water main break during the event!
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Transit for All PA!'s virtual + in-person watch parties were a success! 150 joined from all across Pennsylvania. We're ready to organize to win a budget that moves us all! |
With in-person events in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and a rocking zoom room, more than 150 people tuned in the hybrid Watch Party event!
We first watched organizers share thoughts about what they're looking for in the address. Then, we all watched Shapiro broadcast his speech live. After Shapiro's events, attendees shared thoughts and reflections. One thing became clear: no matter your race, place or class, Pennsylvanians need to organize together to win a budget that moves us all.
The event was a huge success thanks to the incredible attendees and partner organizations. Shoutout to co-hosts Pennsylvanians Together, Transit for All PA!, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Transit Forward Philadelphia, 412 Justice, Clean Air Council, PA Downtown Center, 5th Square Advocacy, Build Philly Now, and For Our Future PA! CHECK OUT THE REEL MADE BY 412 JUSTICE
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Here are some next steps from the co-hosts: |
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❤️🚌✊Transit riders, workers, and neighbors are organizing with Transit for All PA! for a system that moves us all! Take action here to send a letter to Gov. Shapiro NOW to ask for increased transit across PA!: https://transitforallpa.org/takeaction
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📣📣 Sign up to stay informed and take action with Pennsylvanians Together, For Our Common Wealth: https://pennpolicy.org/pat-for-our-common-wealth/
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🦅🦅🦅Philly organizing for the win! Take action with Transit Forward Philadelphia here: https://www.transitforwardphilly.org/ Or join them this Friday for an early morning canvass and press conference in North Philly! RSVP HERE
- 🌱🌱Follow Clean Air Council on social media and visit their website to learn about different ways to get involved. You can take actions, sign up to become a member, and even volunteer with them. Learn more here: https://cleanair.org/get-involved/
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💪💪💪Build those organizational muscles with Pittsburghers for Public Transit & Co. @ the Transit for All Spring Training, March 20 + 21 in Pittsburgh, PA!! Info + RSVP here!: https://www.transitforallpa.org/2026-transit-for-all-organizing-spring-training/
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🎓📚💡✊🏾Power Map the PA Budget with 412 Justice on February 17th: RSVP HERE
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🙋🌳🏬🚲 Call for level funding for the Main Street Matters Program in the FY 2026-2027 state budget at $20M with the PA Downtown Center. The 2026 Main Street Advocacy Day is set for Tuesday, April 21, in Harrisburg
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💾🤓📊 If you're a systems wiz looking to build the transit justice movement, check out Transit for All PA!'s Digital Organizer - Data Lead job
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👏📓💖 Those in the Lancaster and Lehigh Valley who want to talk to their neighbors to win better transit service should apply to be part of Transit for All PA!'s Organizing Fellowship from February to July, 2025
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And don't forget to save the date:
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Image description: Black text highlighted in yellow reads “Transit for All Organizing Spring Training 2026”, interspersed with blue-filtered images of transit advocates at rallies, holding signs, and boarding the bus. Smaller text below reads “March 20-21, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA”, with the Pittsburghers for Public Transit and Transit for All PA logos.
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2026 Transit for All Organizing Spring Training in Pittsburgh, PA!
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March 20th and 21st, join peers and leaders from Pennsylvania and across the country. The event will be jam-packed with an inspiring plenary, engaging workshops, field visits, and lots of community building. |
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The fight is far from over. You can transform your community & expand transit as a human right.
Help this movement catch fire.🔥🔥 |
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Transit for All PA! is a campaign led by Pittsburghers for Public Transit
5119 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States Amalgamated Transit Union PA Joint Conference Board
Philly Transit Riders Union
Transit Forward Philadelphia
5th Square PA Downtown Center Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Clean Air Council Pittsburghers For Public Transit
More than 24 elected officials, 14 labor unions, and 67 community organizations have signed on to the campaign's goals - see the full list and add your name/organization here. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe |
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