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There are currently 489 endorsers and participants
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3 Rivers Connect 

 This is crucial to the ongoing growth of the region.

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Aaron Clark 

 I would like to rely on transit. I don't even have to because I do have a car, but I would like to use transit. The reason I moved into the city is because it was a decent transit system that gets me to work and school downtown faster and cheaper than driving and parking. I am a young educated "professional", the kind of person that Pennsylvania is trying to retain and attract. If you want to keep me here, keep transit growing and funded.

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ACCESS Transportation 

 Without the funding many disabled persons will again become dependent on others to get to their jobs, grocery shopping and church. Persons with disabilities want to be as independnet as possible and not have to rely on others.

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ACCESS Transportation Systems 

 Availablility of reliable, affordable transportation is critical to the health and well being of people with disabilities, seniors and those in frail health. Most of these individuals have low incomes and no other transportation alternatives. transportauion is their link to work, health care, and full participation in community life.

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ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc.) 

 Sustainable communities cannot exist without an effective plan for public transportation within the region. As the region goes, so goes Pittsburgh. The City will thrive only to the extent that commuters and guests can easily access downtown. Transportation is a key factor for economic viability.

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Aimee L. Baumiller 

 

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Alan Friedman 

 A viable transportation system is critical to a region's prosperity and Pittsburgh's system has long been neglected.

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Alan Kugler 

 

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Alan Scheller-Wolf 

 I ride the bus to work every day. Especially in winter the other option would be driving, which is less convenient, less efficient, more costly.

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Alan Schick 

 

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Alan Weiskopf 

 

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Alfred Blumstein 

 

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Alida Schleyer 

 This initiative is critical for all citizens.Dependable, reliable and efficient mass transit is the only realistic option for us to significantly reduce our dependence on oil- foreign or otherwise. Additionally good transit reduces congestion, air pollution and gross overdevelopment of highways and parking lots. The significance of sustainable mass transit is enormous in regard to the environment, and 'liveability' of our cities and towns.

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Allegheny County Transit Council (ACTC) 

 ACTC is a state mandated advisory group to the Port Authority of Allegheny County. As such the council represents all riders of Port Authority transit. Dedicated, reliable funding is a necessity for effective service to the riders of Public Transit.

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Allegheny Land Trust 

 

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Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church 

 Regional equity is important to our church and we believe that affordable public transportation is an important component of that equity.

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Allen Cohen 

 Need public transit to fight oil dependency.

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Amalgamated Transit Union- 85 

 

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Amanda Zeiders 

 

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Amy Giammanco 

 

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Amy L. Hrivnak 

 

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Amy Lazarus 

 

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Amy Senopole 

 I feel that the continued improvements and expansion of the overall transportation system, particularly public transit, is vital to maintain competitiveness with other regions.

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Andrew D Moss 

 

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Andrew Karpan, Bus Rider 

 

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Andrew W. Blenko 

 A strong transportation system is essential to our local economy. Just imagine how much money could be saved by synchronizing the region's traffic signals!

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Anita M. Truss 

 

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Ann Gilmore 

 

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Anne Faigen 

 

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Annie Jowes 

 

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Anthony Frattaroli 

 

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Applied Information Strategies 

 Transportation is a critical factor in a healthy community. Healthy communities promote more quality opportunities for business and personal growth. It's a win-win, sustainable initiative!

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April Clisura 

 A dedicated source of public transit funding is so important to the many low- and moderate-income families that rely on public transit to get to work. The system is already not adequate to move people to jobs. The Fix it First strategy is a key guiding principle to control the "hollowing out" of our region.

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Arthur Guzzetti 

 

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Audrey Snyder 

 

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Aurora L. Sharrard 

 

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Barbara Ciampini, Planning Director 

 Public transportation is a vital key to the success of Greensburg's redevelopment efforts!

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Barbara M. Carrier 

 

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Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management 

 Nonprofit organizations serve many people who are dependent on a viable transportation system for their essentials of life. It's a justice and equity issue.

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Behar-Fingal 

 Western Pennsylvania is at a crossroads in deciding what it will become... another fading (albeit slowly) rustbelt city or an attractive, vibrant job creation center. This initiative is one way to start heading in a positive direction.

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Bernie Murano 

 

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BETTY ANN 

 

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Betty Schwarz 

 

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Betty Sirota 

 

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Beverly Campbell 

 

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Bike Pittsburgh 

 A well-funded multimodal transportation system, including public transportation, enhancements for bicycling and walking, is vital to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region.

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Bill Buckley 

 

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BioSpace Development Company 

 

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Birchmere Venture 

 

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Blairsville Improvement Group 

 Possibly no other policy area affects a community's livability and economic development potential more than does its transportation plans, policies, and funding mechanisms.

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Bob Grove 

 The identification of predictable, growing sources of dedicated transit funding is imperative for the future growth and vibrancy of our region.

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Bob Steinhaus 

 

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Bonnie Dodson-Burk 

 I teach blind pedestrians how to use public transportation. Because they cannot drive, consistent, reliable public transportation is a crucial aspect in their lives. It is essential for persons to get to work, social, medical, shopping and other activities.

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Borough of Crafton 

 

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Borough of Indiana 

 Upgrading and replacing our aging infrastructure, including transportation facilities, is vital to sustaining our community and local economy.

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bradley hochberg 

 

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Brandi Rosselli 

 I feel that our transportation system, and public transportation in particular, is vital to our region becoming more competitive economically and socially.

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breen masciotra 

 public transportation cannot survive without dedicated public funding. it is, by it's nature, not self-sustaining. it must be subsidized and doing so is not a waste of funds, but an investment in the quality of life of residents.

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Brett Hollern 

 

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Brian Tumelty 

 It is vital for me to have acess to public tranportation because I rely on it to go everywhere. After having my car stolen I had to ride public transportation to go to work to make money and to go shopping to spend money. With gas prices rising I doubt I will ever purchase another car after my postive experience with Port Authority. However, there are still drawbacks. Service where I live is limited and not the best. I would like to see more service. This is why it is so important to the region. Consumers need a more stable schedule with added service to many routes and in the end it helps everybody.

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Brooke Rockwell Hair and Nail Salon 

 As a small business owner in the Uptown/Lower Hill area, I am concerned with the need for reinvestment in our existing communities, particularly the Pittsburgh 1st proposal and its potential effects on the future of my business.

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Bruce W. Ahern 

 

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Campos Research 

 

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Carla Lukehart 

 

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Carmen Bray  

 

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Carmen Rozzi, P.E. 

 Public transportation is what provides for a sustainable community for the greater Pittsburgh region. It is an integral factor contributing to the quality of life for our region. To not have a dedicated funding source that supports public transportation considereing the public benefits offered by reducing congestion, harmfull pollutants by increased vehicular traffic, noise pollution, reducing the potential for accidents, and providing a safe an efficient means to get to and from work is a poor reflection on the part of our representation and leadership in Harrisburg. The Governor should be commended for his efforts in tackling this tough issue. Our leadership in Harrisburg needs to act and act now.

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Carnegie Community Development Corp. 

 We are in the initial stages of proposing a TRID for Carnegie, and this initiative I believe will help the local and regional transportation system with more ridership.

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Carol J. Schramke 

 Public transportation is an issue of equity and fairness. It also impacts environmental issues and quality of life for all of us in the city.

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Caroline Thomas 

 

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Cecile M Springer 

 We need a long term funding solution to deteriorating bridges and roads and need to fund systems that link communities to services and jobs now and for the future.

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Center for Economic and Environmental Development  

 CEED is committed to fostering sustainable communities and a viable transportation system is critical to the region's sustainable economic development and economic competitiveness.

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Centre Area Transportation Authority 

 The Centre Area Transportation Authority strongly supports increased funding for public transit and other modes of surface transportation, to support economic development and quality of life in Pennsylvania's large urban, small urban and rural areas.

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Chad Dougherty 

 Efficient, affordable, and available public transportation is both a requirement and a hallmark of a thriving metropolitan area. Our region needs good public transportation in order to maintain and develop our economy and preserve our vibrant and diverse culture.

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Chad Krawtz 

 I use public transportation everyday.

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Chambers Design Associates 

 The efficient use of our energy resources is one of the most vital components of our success as a region and nation. This is an ecologic principle that applies to all living organisms. For whatever reason, we often tend to think of ourselves as separate from and not affected by this principle. It is this type of thinking that has led to many of the “ills” that now affect our culture. Sustainable planning and design and sustainable decision making is based upon adherence to this and all ecologic principles. We are not apart from, but, we are integral to life on this planet and our decision-making must, from this point forward reflect this fact. Transportation is an important component of the efficient use of our energy resources and this initiative is a much-needed step in the right direction. We support it enthusiastically

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Chaney Associates 

 

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Changing Seasons Learning Center 

 Public transportation brings people together. It enables people in all economic levels to intermingle. It's democratic. It also provides some down time for stressed out citizens. We are always racing around, but on the bus, train or tram you can let someone else worry about traffic. It saves gasoline. It's cheaper that driving. It is good for the community to have an extensive, convenient wide-spread transportation system. The most civilized countries offer easy-to-use transportation.

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Charles Conrad 

 I need to get to work. And, to get to my Dr. Appointments. (I have a disability and I have 5 doctors that I regularly see.)

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Charlie Camp, Beaver County Commissioner 

 

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Charon/warren 

 Iamabusrider

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Chris Zurawsky 

 

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Christine Kush 

 I agree that a stable and reliable source of funding must be developed and maintained for the Commonwealth's Transportation System. However, I have great concerns that existing funding is not being spent wisely, and costs are not the lowest they could be. A solution must also include addressing these issues.

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Christine M. Bell 

 Southwestern Pennsylvania needs a strong and healthy public transportation network to support regional economic development activity and job growth. Without a strong network of public tranportation services business cannot get and retain the workforce needed to keep business competitive and committed to this region. An affordable public transportation system provides the citizens of this region with travel options, options that allow them to stay engaged in the daily activities of life.

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Christopher G. Visconti 

 I use the transit system for my occupation and it is very important to me and my family to see it stay here in Pittsburgh.

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Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) 

 One of PennFuture's policy priorities in our 2006 Policy Agenda is to promote effective transportation policies, specifically: The General Assembly should establish a dedicated and stable source of funding for public transportation in Pennsylvania; PennDOT and the General Assembly should utilize a “Fix it First” policy to prioritize funding for needed repairs to existing roads and bridges as well as mass transit; and PennDOT, the General Assembly and the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation should oppose any attempt to earmark a significant portion of the state’s share of Federal highway money for the Mon-Fayette Toll Road.

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City/County Task Force on Disabilities 

 Transportation for those of us with disabilities is essential for us to live indpendently in the community. The Commonwealth is moving to rebalance Long Term Lving. As a result there will be more of our citizens with disabilities living in the community of their choosing. Without affordable and accessible transportation more people with disabilities will remain in Institutions. It is critical to provide a source of dedicated funding, which allows for inflation and growth.We support and endorce the principles

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Civitas 

 Our economic vitality and ablity to weather the coming oil crisis depends on developing a viable public transportation system. I suggest asking GE to develop a diesel rail system connecting Pittsburgh to Erie and then on to Buffalo & Cleveland.

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CLASS Attendant Care Program 

 The 700 people in Allegheny County who need our services in order to remain in their own homes and active in their communities rely on public transportation as most cannot drive. In addition, the most of the hundreds of caregivers who provide them with life sustaining services rely on public transporation to get to their homes. Without an adequate, accessible, reliable public transportation system in Allegheny County, many of our workers will lose their employment and may have to rely on public support. Worse yet, many of our participants will lose their source of life sustaining assistance and have to go into institutions, again supported by public funds. Supporting public transportation will be a much more positive use of public funds, as well as a use that will create economic growth as our participants and workers will be able to participate in the social and economic life of the community.

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Claudia Garman 

 

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Cloerinda J. Ford 

 I am a person with Cerebral Palsy. There is too much that isn't right in this world. You have to stand for something or you'll fall for anything!

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Colin P. Kelley 

 

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Committee for Accessible Transportation (CAT) 

 The Committee for Accessible transportation believes that all persons should have access to public transportation and it is the one service that makes all activities possible for people with disabilities. In the community it should be seen as part of the infrastructure and should be regarded as a public utility critical for the health an welfare of everyone and to that end we should have a source of dedicated funding to assure that public transportation is available.

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Community Design Center of Pittsburgh 

 The Initiative supports the CDCP's mission of improving quality of life in Pittsburgh by encouraging good design of the built environment.

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Community Energy, Inc. 

 A vibrant user-friendly mass transportation system is vital to sustainable economic development and to a healthy vibrant metropolis. A quality mass-transportation infrastructure allows a city to protect it's open spaces, reduce emissions from vehicles and supports clean air and sustainable growth.

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Community Transportation, Inc. 

 The annual funding crisis and the resultant uncertainty warrant a permanent solution so our clients and employees need not wonder if essential services and jobs will survive each year. We defer or cancel capital expenditures each time the crisis threatens the very existence or the company. Prospective employees often ask the legitimate question- will your company still be here next year? A company, a city and a region which must live hand-to-mouth, never knowing if funding will be forthcoming and watching its infrastructure decay cannot hope to meet the transportation needs of its residents in the years to come.

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Connie Ackerman 

 I have been using the ACCESS transportation system for about 25 years. I used it to get to college and now use it to get to work. Without this system I wouldn't be able to work. This is extremely important to me.

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Constance Parker *Dept. of Transportion 

 Access to our roadways is our future of the communities.Jobs,health and education. ,

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Constantine Samaras 

 Investments in a robust transit infrastructure will pay dividends to the regional and urban economies, benefit the environment, and will provide opportunities for urban infill and transit-oriented development. Public transport provides benefits to all regional residents by providing mobility and access to employment and leisure activities, reducing congestion and pollution on the roadways, and enabling the sustainable development of a vibrant region and urban core. Additionally, extended deferred maintenance of exisiting infrastructure assets costs taxpayers more than it saves - it results in safety issues, greater congestion, and higher maintenance costs on vehicles. A prudent approach to infrastructure management is essential for passenger safety as well as the region's economy and environmental quality.

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Cool Space Locator 

 Walkable communities promote healthy lifestyles: walking, biking, and public transportation all benefit our region's citizens.

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Courtney DiVito, University of Pittsburgh 

 

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Cowanshannock Creek Watershed Association 

 It is very important to CCWA that any old repairs, or new improvements and roadways be dsigned and constructed with the most diligent attention to the effects on the surrounding natural environment. Much too often in the past, and, sometimes, even the present, there have been shortcuts taken, or total disregard as to how a project affects the natural environment around it. A partnership with groups such as CCWA could go a long way toward creating and instituting positive benefits for all concerned. Until I have the consensus of the Board of Directors, I am not able to offer an endorsement, but, this seems to be a positive step into a very productive future. As soon as the Board has been able to review the Statement of Principles, I hope to be able to hace CCWA listed as an endorser

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Craig Toocheck 

 Public transportation helps increase the quality of life and economy of the Pittsburgh region. Further extending our present public transport (ie as in the SPC plans) would further the two even further, making our region very competitive on the national scale.

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Crooked Creek Watershed Association 

 CrCWA is a large watershed, stretching across both Armstrong and Indiana Counties. I several areas, it is negatively impacted by development. A consortium of groups to work together for the benefit of urban, suburban, rural and natural areas, could be of tremendous benefit to protect those lovely places that we take for granted and don't miss until they are gone.

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Cynthia Krappweis 

 

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Da Vita Dialysis 

 Living in a rural area, where shopping, etc. can be very far away, it can be very difficult for older folks or those with disabilities to get around. Public transportation is crucial to helping these people remain independant and active.

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Damon P. Rhodes 

 

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Daniel Bisers 

 

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Danielle Earl 

 I live in the Bucks County area and I am legally blind, which means that I have to use public transportation to get to many places. Unfortunately there are 3 to 4 buses in my area that don't go to many places. I am glad to see that someone is trying to improve public transportation in Pennsylvania. It would also be nice to have more sidewalks and crossing signals to safely cross major roads to get to bus stops, which do not seem to exist in my area.

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Darlene Barton 

 

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Darlene Daley 

 

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darren l westlund 

 

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darryl fulton 

 

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David Wohlwill 

 According to the 2000 Census, there are 40,000 households in the City of Pittsburgh and 80,000 households in Allegheny County which do not have an automobile. A good public transportation system is vital to ensuring that people who do not drive have access to employment, education, medical services, shopping and houses of worship. For those who do own automobiles, buses and trains offer an alternative to traveling by automobile and the aggravation of traffic, finding parking and the high cost of gasoline. An effective and extensive public transportation helps to reduce energy consumption, air pollution and traffic congestion. To maintain mobility for those who do not have automobiles and offer choices for who do have cars, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must establish a reliable stream of dedicated funding for public transportation.

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Deb Polk 

 

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Debbie Bredel 

 Transportation is a key element for a region's growth and development. Therefore consistent funding is imperative for an efficent and consistent system

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Deborah Jermalowski 

 Public transportation is "critical" for the sustainability and growth of Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties. ALL walks of life depend on public transportation to get them to their jobs, school, doctor appointments, church, visiting friends and family, community and sporting events, etc. We do not need more cars on the roads consuming more gas and causing more pollution. And we certainly don't need more parking garages! Pittsburgh and other cities in the Commonwealth need an AFFORDABLE and RELIABLE means of transportation for their communities.

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Deborah Landen 

 

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Dennis Martinak 

 

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Diane DuFour- Gaudio 

 To continue to grow businesses and a increased workforce in the area

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Dolores Swenson 

 

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DoloresBowser 

 

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Domenic A. D'Andrea 

 Our region's transportation infrastructure, a key to our region's mobility and vitality, has been underfunded for quite some time. More dedicated funding is required to maintain and upgrade our transportation infrastructure if we want this region to attract new development and flourish economically.

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Donald K. Carter, FAIA FAICP 

 

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Donna Gregrich 

 Because it is a public service that is important to a lot of people. And not just working people but those with no means of transportation. Especially with the price of gasoline, more people may use public transportation.

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Donna L. Bour 

 I have been taking public transportation since I had my first job in the City in 1977. To this day I still use the bus as my major form of transportation. I also recognize that the vitality and sustainability of any city/region depends on the ability of its residents to maintain mobility. Any further decimation of our public transportation system will cripple this region. The issue MUST be addressed NOW.

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Dorothy Kelly, Carnegie Council 

 If the town of Carnegie is to survive, more parking is needed for the Port Authority bus station. This is the ideal location from the Parkway and I79 Help is needed in the form of a feasibility study.

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Doug Van Haitsma 

 A stable public transportation network is critical for a competitive region

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Douglas A. Shields 

 

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douglas cortinovis 

 

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Downtown West Newton, Inc. 

 DWNI believes that the Transportation Plan and Funding are crucial to our community's economic success and future.

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Dr. Frederick G. Kohn, Assoc. Dean, Dir. Doctoral 

 Public transportation/light rail needs to be expanded. It is necessary for commuting, for national security and it is the right thing to do.

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Dr. Patrick M. Joyce 

 Carlow University provides higher educational opportunity, primarily to women of all ages. Accessible and affordable public transportation and parking are crucial factors in ensuring their success.

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Edward J. Greene 

 Local transportation has many advantages in making this area a viable region. New business and existing business must have the access of transportation for growth and to maintain quality employees who utilize public transportation. Public transportation is apart of the infrastructure for our college students who commute throughout the city. Funding of transportation projects will allow the agency to plan on servicing additional areas in surrounding communities to eliminate unnecessary conjestion. Public transportation has always been a major means of transportation for our senior citizens who rely exclusively on this form of transportation to get around. Pennsylvania has a large number of senior citizens second to probably Florida who need this access to transportation.

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Eileen Kraus-Dobratz 

 

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Eileen L. Roman 

 We need support for a stable and reliable source of funding to maintain and expand the Commonwealth's transportation system. Public transportation is critical to our region's prosperity.

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Ella Lipchik 

 Thank you.

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Ellen Conser 

 

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Ellen Wright 

 1. Valuable resources 2. Need routes; running so people know they can depend on bus 3. Routes that don't go downtown

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Eric Goldstrom 

 We need this service to keep people employed and provide a valuable service.

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eric l irwin 

 

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Erin Permar 

 

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eugene barton 

 

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Evelyn Stypula 

 I am one of the founders of the "Access System" & being disabled myself I firmly believe that deducated funding needs to be found as soon as possible because transportation is vitably important to everyone as well as to the economy.

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Ezra Pincus-Roth 

 Mass transit is never going away in Pennsylvania. Nobody can deny that, and anybody who does is out of touch with the realities facing America in the years to come. Driving cars is becoming less and less sustainable and economical. It's time we actually planned for the future rather than deal with this "flexing" of highway money each and every year. Its starting to really get annoying.

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Florence Lecomte 

 

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francine d. abraham 

 to help increase jobs in our area and keept good transportation for workers

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Francine Rosenthal 

 

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frank j vermeulen iii 

 

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Gary C. Bowser 

 Public Transportation needs to be sustained. I know people that rely on its existence to go to work and school everyday.

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Gary Greene 

 Public transportation is especially important to this region now because of EXORBITANT, REDICULOUS gas prices and other costs related to private transportation.

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Gayle Murphy 

 Reliable and affordable transportation is essential to the autonomy of the senior citizens and handicapped residents of our community. Transportation is essential to the local economy.

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George Hazimanolis 

 

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George Moses 

 

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Glen Reid 

 Work in Aquisition

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Glenda L. Murphy 

 

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Golden Triangle Council of the Blined 

 Mass transportation is important to those of us who are Blind and vision impaired. We rely on mass transit and shared ride programs in order to live within our community. We support very strongly the need to have dedicated and reliable State funding for transportation.

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Gove Group, Inc 

 

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Gr. Pittsburgh community food Bank 

 Lack of access to food is a cause of food insecurity and sometimes hunger. We also know that for many low income people, access to affordable transportation makes the difference in obtaining employment.

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Greater Aliquippa Image Network 

 Convenient system of public transportation to/from job centers from/to remote areas is critical to the survival of the region as are well-maintained roads and bridges. The state-maintained roads and bridges in Aliquippa seem always to be at the bottom of the priority list--witness Routes 51 and 60! Stable funding should ensure a maintenance schedule that will better service the entire state.

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Green Building Alliance  

 Green building advocates infil development and access to transit among other principles. This initiative suppoorts an important component of green building.

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Green Development Inc. 

 Sustainble growth is critical to the success of the Western Pa region. Planning for multi modal transport means that uses less energy and costs less to install is key. I was struck when viewing the display at the Carnegie Science Center a few years ago how Pittsburgh's sister city in Spain; Bilboa, planned their transportation future. Light rail was a critical part that helped define and foster economic growth and development.

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Greg Foss 

 Public transit is addicting. I haven't driven to work (S.Hills -> Oakland) in 11 years. Driving is absurd.

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Gregg Hartung 

 Transportation moves people throughout the region in a more economic and efficient fashion when there is a coordinated plan that has good dividends for commerce. It needs to a combination of highways, rails, and air!!!

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Gregory Crowley 

 

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Gregory Olverson 

 Public transit is crucial to the environment. There needs to be a dedicated source of funding for all systems large or small. There should never be a need for any state transit agency to beg for funuds every year. One suggestion would be to use some of those big profits from the oil companies and other big profit resources within the state. Thank you very much for your attention. Sincerely, Gregory Olverson

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Group Against Smog and Pollution  

 

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GSPIA, University of Pittsburgh 

 

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Hazelwood Initiative 

 

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Heather Jacoby 

 I moved to Pittsburgh because I could depend on public transit to get me to work. I'm 26 years old and I don't drive. If something happens to public transit, I would have to leave Pittsburgh.

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Heather Warmus 

 Individuals with disabilities have a difficult time getting to and from work in rural areas if they are not able to obtain a driver's license

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helen volkman 

 our road and highways are in terrible decline. We need to get on the right track.

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Henry P. Hoffstot, Jr. 

 

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Holly Dick 

 State funding has been inadequate for the past five years. It is absolutely essential to have predictable, stable funding in order to maintain current and planned for improved future service. Uncertainty every year is causing great disruption of paratransit service as well as fixed route service. Customers are fearful of losing their service, which is often essential link to their independence.

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Hometown Planning & Design 

 Reliable public transportation is key to the economic health and quality of life in the city of Pittsburgh and the region at large. Without it, our roads will continue to deteriorate, become more clogged with traffic, our air quality will worsen, and communities will suffer economically and socially as people spend more time in their cars.

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Hongla Phan 

 

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Interracial Ministries 

 

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Irene McLaughlin 

 

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Irene Preubrazmenstaya 

 

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Jack LaQuatra 

 

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Jackson Clark Partners 

 

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Jacob Slyder 

 

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Jacqueline Cole 

 Transportation is vital to sustaining independence in the community.

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Jacqueline Schirato 

 

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Jacqueline Sheader 

 

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James E. Simon, Jr. 

 The City of Pittsburgh represents the deteriorated remnants of the industrial revolution. We have experienced no "dot-com" era. We have had little to no opportunity following the closing (now referred to as outsourcing or off-shore partnering) of the steel mills. We have only an abandoned downtown and new stadiums which for the most part is "smoke and mirrors".Now take away mass transit and what will we have?

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james olenwine 

 I am involved with the North Shore Connector project which is constantly beset with problems resulting from financial incompleteness of state committment to transit.

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James P. Hess 

 Mass transportation is vital to Pittsburgh for economic reasons and deserves to have a dedicated revenue stream for our area to grow economically. This issue shows that our legislature continues to lack knowledge in understanding what is important for our state to move forward.

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James W. Pashek 

 In this time of increased gas prices and desire to limit suburban sprawl and revitalize our villages and urban centers, we need to increase funding to public transit and commuter trails, not cut services.

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Jamie Davis 

 

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Jamie Seeger 

 This is important, because people with visual impairments have no other choice to rely on public transportation. If the funding is not there trains, buses, and sub ways will not be improved and service will have to be cut. This would make it harder for people with visual impairments to obtain jobs, since it would be nearly impossible for them to get there. If they do not have jobs the government will have to spend more money on disability wellfare. This does not have to happen. Just give the money to a vidal part of everyday lives transportation.

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Jan Blahut 

 

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Janaya Nabors, student 

 

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Jane E. Schwarz LCSW 

 People need transportation to get to jobs which are further and further away from their homes!

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Jane Greeb 

 

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Janet Minsterman 

 Public Transportation is key to the revitalization of Pennsylvania and dedicated funding is the only way it will succeed.

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Janis Negley 

 The individuals we serve in our Community Skills Building Program need the special ACESS transportation services to get our program on a daily basis. As an individual, myself, I relie on our the special ACCESS transportation service we get thoughthe Port Authority of Pittsburgh.

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Jay Ackerman 

 I am a resident Counselor with Mon-Yough Community Services. All the clients that I work with use ACCESS and without the service they would be forced to stay at home. They have built social capitol in the community that would end without safe door-to-door transportation. All the progress made in the last decade would be lost without adequate funding to transportation. It's vital that we don't lose funding.

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Jeanette Schmoyer 

 Mass transportation is vital to many of us who do not drive. I am visually impaired but managed to be employed and live in hte community only because of mass transit. I've sen mass transit cut and cut to the detriment of many I know who want ot work but cannot get to most of the big employers in timely way for work.

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Jeanne K. Clark 

 

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Jeanne Sadler 

 

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Jeanne Zang 

 Public transporation is vital to our quality of life in the region. It will improve the environment by cutting down on emissions from cars. It will also provide an affordable way for people who cannot afford cars to get to work, shopping, etc. I lived in Barcelona for 3 years and never owned a car because of the excellent public transportation available. We in the US can certainly do as well.

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Jeen-Shang Lin 

 A stable source of funding on transportation infrastructure is critical to the properity of the region.

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Jeff Joll 

 Public transportation will become increasely important given rising fuel costs and the prospects of fuel shortages.

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Jeffrey Cohan 

 

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Jendoco Construction Corporation 

 Jobs and job growth

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Jennifer English 

 

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Jennifer Weston 

 

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Jerry Paytas, Ph.D. 

 Without adequate transportation funding, the regional economy will grind to a halt. Access to work will become impossible for many low-i