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With Public Transit in Crisis, Rally Urges Action on Funding Solutions

With Public Transit in Crisis, Rally Urges Action on Funding Solutions

Mobilify Southwestern Pennsylvania has been working to bring together groups to emphasize how important transit is to the vitality of the city and its suburbs, how essential it is to residents’ dignity and livelihoods, how important it is to the region’s economy – and...

State Officials Must Work Together to Keep Transit Rolling

State Officials Must Work Together to Keep Transit Rolling

State transit funding is stuck in the mud, Mobilify Executive Director Chris Sandvig writes in The Tribune-Review and PennLive | The Patriot-News, and the only way out is for the administration and lawmakers to work as a team to keep us all rolling. “It’s not just a...

Governor’s Budget Proposes $292 Million Boost for Transit

Governor’s Budget Proposes $292 Million Boost for Transit

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 General Fund budget would raise the annual share of the state’s sales tax revenue that goes to transit agencies by 1.75%, generating an additional $292 million annually for mass transit in the first year. The amount would grow to...

TCampPGH 2023: Don’t Call it a Conference

Bethani Cameron & Olivia Perfetti | December 19, 2023 Pitt’s Benedum Hall buzzed with diverse and dynamic conversations as more than 100 government officials, consultants, non-profit leaders, students, engineers, and plain old transit nerds gathered last month to...

How to Get Around Pittsburgh Without a Car

How to Get Around Pittsburgh Without a Car

We’ve all heard the myth that you can’t get by in Pittsburgh without a car. But did you know Pittsburgh is consistently listed as one of the most walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly cities in the US? Learn how you can plan your trips without a car!

Beyond Bridges and Tunnels: Pittsburgh’s City Steps

Beyond Bridges and Tunnels: Pittsburgh’s City Steps

Perched on the hillsides that surround Pittsburgh’s downtown area are a network of city stairs that have become an iconic feature of the city’s landscape. These stairs, which number over 700 and span more than 44,000 steps, were originally constructed to connect the neighborhoods located on the steep hills. While they were designed to provide an efficient way for people to travel up and down the hills, they have come to mean so much more to the people of Pittsburgh.

How Celebrities and Big Events Drive Momentum for Public Transit

How Celebrities and Big Events Drive Momentum for Public Transit

Taylor Swift’s sold-out concerts have unwittingly transformed her into a beacon for public transit. The sheer dedication of her fans, affectionately known as Swifties, has resulted in an influx of commuters flooding trains, buses, and subways en route to catch her performances. Transit agencies have astutely leveraged this surge by adapting their services to meet the heightened demand, offering additional routes and frequencies tailored to concertgoers’ needs.

The Road Ahead: Considerations for Pennsylvania’s Electric Vehicle Fee Structure

The Road Ahead: Considerations for Pennsylvania’s Electric Vehicle Fee Structure

At Mobilify, our primary focus is not on single-occupancy private vehicles. While electrifying private vehicles is certainly a priority, many other externalities associated with cars still run counter to our mission. However, we cannot ignore the conversation surrounding EV fees as it relates to our concerns for climate justice and equitable, rapid decarbonization. We believe it is crucial to ensure that the fees imposed on electric vehicles are fair and just, not just for motorists but also for the sustainability of transportation funding and a huge opportunity to reinvest in mode shift away from the car.

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