image description: aerial photo of the Washington Ave bridge in Swissvale that crosses the East Busway. Text overlays read, “No Way To The Busway!?” and “Sign the Petition for access in Swissvale bit.ly/swissvaleaccess” with a logo for the Swissvale Community Action and Pittsburghers for Public Transit. |
VICTORY! Swissvale residents' petition is successful! Washington Ave bridge will reopen to pedestrians – now it’s time to dream! |
When the Washington Ave bridge was closed down on July 7th, Swissvale Community Action snapped to attention. The bridge's closure would mean that residents would lose an essential pedestrian connection to Roslyn Station on the East Busway and to small businesses in the center of town.
After a petition drive, news stores, and a the powerful punch of meme-making, Swissvale residents claimed victory when it was announced that pedestrians access would be restored to the bridge and the East Busway. |
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Image description: photo collage of all 7 nominees who are running in PPT’s Board Elections
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It's PPT Board election time! All of our amazing nominees introduced themselves at PPT's July meeting. Now members can cast their ballot before July 27th.
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. The election of a Board of Directors from and by our general membership is a cornerstone of what keeps us accountable to our members.
Check out our blog to meet the 8 amazing nominees who are running to lead our organization. All PPT Members in good standing can vote from July 13th-27. Join or renew your PPT Membership here. |
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Image description: a large crying sad face emoji is overlaid on a photo of a person with a walker and a child sitting at a bus stop. Original image from the Post-Gazette. |
Cuts, cuts, cuts: new round of service changes continues downward trend.
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The recent changes will impact 61 out of the 101 total Port Authority routes and will result in an alleged 4% decrease in the service. These changes come on the heels of the April changes, where riders lost 2% of service when 25 routes changed. This is an emergency alert for our transit service. The cuts are deemed “temporary” – but riders need to see a plan for service expansion because our experience is that once routes are cut, they don’t come back. |
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Image description: photo collage that includes three photos from PPT actions over the past 10 years. Text is at the top-right corner of the image and reads "PPT 10yr Anniversary Membership Drive". |
Its about time we celebrated. PPT Summer Party Scheduled for August 10th! RSVP today to save your tickets. |
August 10th! 6-8pm! Mark your calendars for the first in-person party that PPT has held since the start of the pandemic. It’s been a long, difficult road since March 2020, but we’ve kept up our organizing and shown that transit rider power can pull us through the worst of times. |
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Image description: photo collage that includes three photos from PPT actions over the past 10 years. Text is at the top-right corner of the image and reads "PPT 10yr Anniversary Membership Drive". |
We need to organize together if we're going to survive and thrive! Join in PPT's 10 Year Anniversary Membership & Fundraising Drive to build the movement for transit justice. |
Over the last 10 years, PPT's campaigns have improved our transit system. We've won campaigns for affordable fares, expanded service, and more housing in accessible neighborhoods. But the pandemic currently poses a challenge like none other. You can assert that transit access is essential by joining PPT or renewing your membership today. PS. All members can vote in our Board elections, July 13th-27th! |
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- Volunteer! 10yr Anniversary Membership Drive Phone-bank (online) // Wednesday, 7.20, 12-2pm // RSVP here
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Volunteer! 10yr Anniversary Membership Drive Phone-bank (online) // Monday, 7.25, 5-7pm // RSVP here
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DEADLINE for PPT members to vote in our 2022 Board of Directors Elections, all members in good standing are eligible
to vote // Wednesday, 7.27 at midnight // see bios for the nominees running for the board and cast your vote here // join or renew your membership here
- PPT Organizing Committee Meeting (online) // Friday, 7.29, 12-1pm // Join here
- PPT Communications Committee Meeting (online) // Tuesday, 8.2, 6-7pm // RSVP here
- PPT Summer Party! (in-person) // Wednesday, 8.10, 6-8pm // Bartlet Shelter, Schenley Park // get your tickets here
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Peoples Hub Access Training: Workshop #1: Building a Disability Politic (via Zoom) // Tuesday, 7.19, 6:30-8:30 // RSVP here
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Peoples Hub Access Training: Workshop #2: Building Access-Centered Cultures (via Zoom) // Tuesday, 7.26, 6:30-8:30 // RSVP here
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders and transit workers. We organize together for more expanded, affordable, accessible public transit that meets the needs of all communities, with no one left out. |
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