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Nov 14, 2004
Want mass transit? You'd better speak up
This editorial ran in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette a few days ago. It's about the crumbling finances of Pennsylvania's public transit systems - most specifically the Pittsburgh Port Authority's eminent need to drastically raise fares and cut service if Harrisburg does not come up with more funding.
I would like to rant to all people who voted red who don't give a damn about those who depend on affordable public transportation or to the rest in various shades of purple and blue who talk a good game about environmental issues but still sit alone in your hulking SUVs while stuck in rush hour traffic, but I won't. I don't want to lecture.
Instead, I will leave you with the names of important PA state officials who need to hear about why they should fully fund all of Pennsylvania's public transit systems.
Even if you have never a ridden a bus or a train, this issue requires your attention. Let the following people know that you want the Legislature to pass the funding formula in PA Senate Bill 1162 or PA House Bill 2697.
House Majority Leader Sam Smith, Republican:
www.samsmithpahouse.com
House Minority Leader Bill DeWeese, Democrat:
wdeweese@pahouse.net
Senate Majority Leader David Brightbill, Republican:
dbrightbill@pasen.gov
Senate Minority Leader Robert Mellow, Democrat:
www.senator-mellow.com/email2.htm
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