Local group calling for better communication from Pittsburgh Regional Transit about routes

Tens of thousands of residents rely on public transportation in Pittsburgh.

According to Pittsburghers for Public Transit, or PPT, improvements need to be made. The key takeaway: reliability is poor.

PPT says Pittsburgh Regional Transit needs to do a better job of communicating with riders so they aren’t left guessing.

According to data gathered by Pittsburghers for Public Transit, the worst service reliability in 2022 was in Pittsburgh’s East End neighborhoods.

PPT is calling on Pittsburgh City Council to help transit riders by passing legislation on things like pairing affordable housing with transit.

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