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(mp3) save our transit all night vigil
by vincent / blast furnace radio Friday, Mar. 30, 2007 at 5:31 AM
vincenteirene@gmail.com

audio from kick off of all night vigil to confront the port authority boards upcoming vote on a 15% transit service cut. 17.30 minutes 64kbs

audio link: MP3 at 8.3 mebibytes

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Goals to Save Our Transit
Here Are Our Goals

* Educate the general public about the Port Authority dilemma
* Educate elected officals about the importance of Mass Transit in Pennsylvania
* Establish a dedicated stream of funding
* Reverse the effects of the FY 2002-03 budget
* LOWER THE FARES
* INCREASE SERVICE

Public Transportation is vital to Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. By utilization of Mass Transit, many economical rewards will be reaped.

People will have easy access to jobs, schools, medical facilities, etc.

Pollution will decrease by having less cars on the road.

Traffic will decrease by having less cars on the ro

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