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I am writing to invite you to the Save Our Service Rally in support of Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s fight for funding. The current lack of funding has forced PRT to propose service cuts and increased fares that would devastate our region. Please join us to make your voice heard and urge the PA State Legislature to sufficiently fund PRT.
When: Tuesday, April 29th at 1:30pm
Where: 955 Penn Avenue
Who: County Executive Sara Innamorato, Mayor Ed Gainey, State Representative Lindsay Powell, PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Transit for All PA, and more
Public transportation is essential to the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of residents in Allegheny County, ensuring that people can get to work, school, medical appointments, and other critical destinations. But even those of us who do not take public transit personally rely on it every single day—because our region depends on the people who do.
We hope to see you there. Please share this with your networks! Additional information can be found at: https://rideprt.org/funding-crisis
There are other opportunities to get involved:
The public comment period for the purpose of PRT receiving public comment regarding this proposed Funding Crisis-Related FY 2026 Fare Increases and Service Reductions began at 8 AM EST on Monday, March 31, 2025, and will conclude at 5 PM EST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Public comment will be accepted via any of the following ways:
- Complete the online survey: https://engage.rideprt.org/research/comments-2026-cuts
- Complete a paper survey at PRT's Downtown Service Center: (623 Smithfield St Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
- Written comment sent by U.S. mail: (Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Attn: Funding Crisis, Heinz 57 Center, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh PA 15222;) or
- Call PRT’s public comment inbox at 412-566-5525. Please be sure to leave your name, zip code, and a message; or
- PRT will also hold a series of three (3) public hearings to receive oral public comment regarding these proposed fare increases and service reductions. Individuals are encouraged to register to provide comments at the public hearings, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please visit https://linktr.ee/PRTpublichearings
- HEARING #1 - Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- HEARING #2 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- HEARING #3 - Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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