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The General Assembly has finally committed to the funding we demanded and they are ending the current reimbursement system. I am honestly stunned that this worked because you all showed them that regular people were actually paying attention. We should keep a close watch to ensure they follow through on …

August 2, 2007

No Legislative Transit Without Public Transit

No Legislative Transit Without Public Transit

🏆 Won — 424 supporters Verified

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Started by Marc Stier 19 years, 2 months ago
We demand that all Representatives and Senators in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania give up their publicly funded transit--their cars and their reimbursements for travel--until they provided adequate, dedicated funding for public transit for all 38 transit systems in the Commonwealth.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

June 1, 2007

May 31, 2007

I am honestly stunned by the momentum this has gained lately and I know it is only because you have chosen to care. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I am just the person who hit start on a computer.

Reached 100 supporters

May 29, 2007

May 27, 2007

I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by how many of you have stopped by to add your name to this. We are approaching one hundred signatures and I truly believe that reaching that mark could help us show the folks in the General Assembly that we are serious about this. If you know anyone who relies on these transit systems, please pass this along so we can keep this momentum going.

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Mike Walker
19 years ago Featured

Make them ride the bus like the rest of us. Tired of my taxes paying for their luxury while my commute gets worse every month.

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Sarah Jenkins
19 years ago Featured

RIDICULOUS that they get perks while local transit is falling apart. fix the system for everyone or lose your own ride.

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Linda Velez
19 years ago Featured

They have no clue how people get to work. Cut the funding and see how fast they fix it.

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Dave Fisher
19 years ago Featured

About time. Maybe if they had to actually wait for a bus in the rain they would finally do something about the funding.

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Kevin Greer
19 years ago Featured

Stop the handouts for the politicians.

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Jessica Riley
19 years ago Featured

Sick of paying for their cars while septa and other lines are always running behind or short on cash. Do better.

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