ACTION ALERT: PRT FUNDING CRISIS

Access to transit is critical to making our community more connected, vibrant, and walkable. We’ve frequently heard from our members and through public comments at municipal meetings that access to transit is one of the reasons people choose to move to and stay in Mt. Lebanon. However, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is facing a funding crisis that could lead to huge service cuts across the Pittsburgh region and a fare increase to one of the highest in the country.

For Mt. Lebanon, that means starting next year we could see:

  • Truncation of the Red Line to Castle Shannon

  • Elimination of all bus service

  • Service ending at 11pm system-wide

  • $3 per ride fares, the same as New York City


It would also mean halting the Bus Line Redesign, which proposed new direct bus routes from Mt. Lebanon to Oakland and Carnegie.

These changes will reverberate across the region – bringing more traffic to our already congested roads, worsening air pollution and stalling economic productivity.

To learn more about how we got here, see the info page on PRT’s website here.

How Can You Help?

Join us in advocating for a dedicated, long-term funding source for public transit. By acting now, we can secure the future of our transportation system and continue providing essential services to all. Local advocacy group Pittsburghers for Public Transit and statewide group Transit 4 All PA put together a form to contact state officials – Use the links to add your personal anecdotes about the importance of PRT.

For Mt. Lebanon residents, you can also contact Rep. Dan Miller and Sen. Wayne Fontana directly. When doing so, voice your support for transit’s vitality to our region (personal anecdotes are always good!), and ask that they work to create a dedicated funding stream for transit.

PRT is collecting public comments to help build the case for a dedicated funding stream. Sign up to attend a public hearing on April 29, May 6th and June 12. Pre-register now to ask questions and show your support for public transit!

Lastly, we need you to speak up! Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the PRT funding crisis and encourage them to get involved – every voice counts!

Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. Together we can help protect the future of public transit in our region.