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Kayla on
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meetings Postponed Due to Snow
OnTuesday February 9th and Wednesday February 10th, CSX will hold public meetings to provide residents with information on the National Gateway Project.
Structures in Western Pennsylvania will be affected as CSX works to increase the vertical clearance along rail lines. This meeting will allow those in attendance to see the plans for the affected structures.
An open invitation has been extended to all for these meetings. The February 9th meeting will be held in Somerset, PA, and the February 10th meeting will be held in Pittsburgh.
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Posted by
Kayla on
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I met Joe Hoeffel six years ago when he was running for U.S. Senate. Like many other people, I had heard that he was someone who balanced sound fiscally responsible positions with a true socially progressive record. I was not diappointed. In the convesations I had with him in 2004, he was genuine and sincere in his policies. He wasn’t someone who voted on legislation or took positions on issues to benefit his political career, he took action – even at his own personal loss – for the betterment of the people he served and because he believed in it.
Since that time, we have stayed in touch and have worked together to help to build a new consensus in Pennsylvania Democratic politics. We believe in a Democratic Party that supports Opportunity, Responsibility and Reform. As a State Representative and as a U.S. Congressman, Joe Hoeffel championed Campaign Finance Reform – an issue that is the cornerstone of all other reform. As a County Commissioner, he is currently supporting a package of campaign finance and ethics reforms. It’s no wonder why Joe Hoeffel was the recipient of the Common Cause / PA Good Government Award. From two sides of the state, we have worked to bring needed government reform to the state, now we all need to stand with someone who wil bring it to every corner of Pennsylvania.
We have the opportunity to elect a true Progressive as Governor. Someone who doesn’t just talk about reform, someone who has done it. Someone who has always taken a fiscally responsible position on budgets and has demonstrated that sustainble economic development policy is beneficial to real prosperity. In the race for Governor, it isn’t about where you live – it’s about where you stand. I am proud to stand next to Joe Hoeffel in this race and I would ask you to learn more about him in the months to come. I am certain that you will agree – Pennsylvania needs Joe Hoeffel.
Posted by
Kayla on
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
On Monday, November 16th, the Northstar Commuter Rail trains made their first trip shuttling commuters into downtown Minneapolis.
The rail line was first conceived in 1993, and finished this year $10 million dollars under its original budget. This is the second rail system that Minneapolis has seen in recent years – in 2003 Hiawatha, a light rail system, was introduced there.
Read More About the North Star Debut
Earlier this year, Councilman Bill Peduto presented to Council the findings from a six-month study on the possibility of a commuter rail line in Pittsburgh. This city line would connect Hazelwood on the Monongahela River to Lawrenceville on the Allegheny River. It would pass near The Technology Center, Schenley Park, CMU and Oakland, The Baum-Centre Corridor, Bloomfield and Lawrenceville.
But this line would also be just one link in a multi-county regional system. Not only would it connect to the Mon Valley and Westmoreland County – via Norfolk-Southern -and the Allegheny Valley and Armstrong County – via the AVRR (which are two projects being pushed right now), but the CSX line itself extends North along Route 8 all the way to New Castle in Lawrence County, and South to Washington, PA. This leaves many possibilities open for further expansion in the future. Investment in this rail line for Pittsburgh would be a long-term investment in regional transportation.
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Kayla on
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Group Against Smog and Pollution has named Councilman Bill Peduto one of ”40 Environmental Heros” in recognition of his leadership on environmental issues.
GASP sought nominations for the title in honor of their 40th anniversary. The group will recognize these leaders at the 4oth Anniversary Celebration tonight, from 6pm – 9pm at the Union Project in Highland Park. Tickets to the event are available online at the GASP website.
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Kayla on
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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Kayla on
Monday, August 10, 2009
An Associated Press story published this weekend, Pittsburgh Reinvents Itself through Green Economy, discusses the growing presence of green technology in Pittsburgh, and the resulting transformation of Pittsburgh’s previous image as a smoky, post-industrial city.
The article highlights the fact that over 2,600 green companies have made Pittsburgh their home, and according to the Pittsburgh Technology Council, of the 183,000 technology jobs located in Pittsburgh in 2005, one-third of them were in green technology. The article also notes that “green jobs may also help reverse Pittsburgh’s massive population decline,” as green technology companies continue to grow and create new jobs.
Councilman Bill Peduto believes that this is Pittsburgh’s opportunity to become a leader in the rapidly expanding world of green technology. “Pittsburgh could become a model not just for the Rust Belt, but for post-industrial cities throughout the world,” He said.
The article references Councilman Peduto’s green legislative efforts, including a bill recently approved by City Council that will require LEED certification standards to be met in projects that use city TIF financing. Councilman Peduto has continuously fought to further a green agenda in City Council. He introduced a plan to bring LED lighting to the city, saving both large amounts of energy and taxpayer dollars, and has also fought for environmental issues like hillside cleanup and preservation. Councilman Peduto was one of the driving forces behind the creation and implementation of the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan, among many other green legislative achievements in his 8 years as a City Councilman.
Check out the full article to learn more about green technology in Pittsburgh.
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