State Legislative Strategy and Advocacy

2026-11-03

Port Authority of Allegheny County d / b / a Pittsburgh Regional Transit ( PRT ) provides a network of fixed route public transportation services to persons traveling within a 745 - square mile area , including the City of Pittsburgh and all of Allegheny County . Operating a fleet of 700 buses , 80 light rail vehicles and the Monongahela Incline , and by sponsoring ACCESS ( the nation ’ s largest paratransit program of its kind for senior citizens and persons with disabilities ), PRT is one of the largest and most diversified public transit agencies in the United States . Scope of Services Port Authority of Allegheny County d / b / a Pittsburgh Regional Transit ( PRT ) seeks comprehensive state legislative advocacy and consulting services to advance its policy , regulatory , and funding priorities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , Pennsylvania government agencies with jurisdiction or other oversight over PRT and / or other governmental entities that may affect PRT and its public transit and related business operations . Services also should include engagement , advocacy , and participation with other stakeholders and industry partners on matters of consequence to the PRT and its public transit and related business operations . The Contractor will provide strategy development , monitoring and analysis , direct advocacy , coalition coordination , legislative - facing message support , and executive preparation aligned to the PRT ’ s annual objectives and strategy . 4 . 1 Legislative Agenda & Strategy • Develop an Annual Strategy Document addressing operating assistance , capital funding programs , along with policy and regulatory matters . Include potential opportunities and risk scenarios . Produce annually with participation from PRT ’ s Government Affairs , CEO and other relevant PRT management . • Produce a Pre - Session Tactical Document that provides a session - specific plan aligned with the Annual Strategy Document . This would include specifics about emerging issues / legislation , timepoints , key points of influence , and outline tactics to advance the PRT ’ s objectives . Produce one document in advance of each legislative session with participation from PRT ’ s Government Affairs , CEO and other relevant PRT management . • Develop an Annual Legislative Priorities Document with participation from PRT Government Affairs , CEO and other relevant PRT management . Produce annually . 4 . 2 Monitoring , Analysis & Alerts • Continuously track and analyze Legislation , budget items , and regulatory items affecting PRT . • Provide regular updates , alerts , and analysis specific to transit and transportation funding . 4 . 3 Advocacy & Engagement • Conduct direct advocacy with the Governor ’ s Office , members of the General Assembly , and other relevant offices and individuals . • Proactively recommend and coordinate opportunities for CEO testimony and leadership engagement that position the PRT as the leading source of public transit expertise . • Represent PRT at relevant hearings , meetings , and activities . • Maintain a regular physical presence at the Capitol while the Legislature is in session . 4 . 4 Legislative - Facing Communications Support • Ensure all legislative - facing communications are consistent , timely , and aligned with the PRT ’ s messaging , providing a unified narrative across all advocacy engagements . • Draft or support development of talking points , testimony , and briefing memos for hearings and meetings with participation by PRT Government Affairs and CEO . 4 . 5 Coalition Building & Stakeholder Alignment • Identify , cultivate , and expand engagement with additional partners whose interests align with the PRT ’ s priorities , including peer Pennsylvania transit agencies . • Advance shared priorities and regularly convene with coalition partners for coordinated advocacy , including days at the Capitol and regionally ‑ based opportunities in Southwestern Pennsylvania to achieve year ‑ round visibility and relationship ‑ building .

Pennsylvania

2026-05-09