Pittsburghers for Public Transit

Liv Bennett asked re the Port Authority's Board: "Who's that board serving, and what are the demographics of that particular thing that we're trying to serve? The answer, per PAAC's 2019 annual report: 41% of riders are Black (although its likely higher during COVID). While 2 of their 11 board members are Black (or about 18%). https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-allegheny-county-/

"the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Every person has the right to mobility under conditions of safety, accessibility, efficiency, sustainability, quality, inclusion and equality." https://thecityfix.com//mexicos-right-to-mobility-amendme/

Massive shoutout to Seattle Transit Riders Union and the rider advocates who won millions of dollars for frequent bus service and free student fares! https://www.seattletimes.com//seattle-proposition-1-trans/

PPT Membership is getting together tonight @ 7 to strategize on campaigns for transit equity. New folks are always welcome to join! RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAtduigqTgoGdYVlo-dqCymYpOIQTsMR

Transit won big on e-day last week: "A whopping 13 out of 17 major transit measures on state and local ballots across the U.S. yesterday passed, bringing the public transportation industry’s 2020 win rate at the ballot box to a stunning 92 percent." https://usa.streetsblog.org//state-and-local-transit-won-/