Vote on Tuesday and consider Les Ludwig for Mayor.

Tuesday is election day and we will elect who will be the next Mayor of Pittsburgh. True that it won't be offical until the Nov-2005 election but most of the time the winner of the primary is the winner of the general election.

Please consider Les Ludwig for the job here are a few reasons why.

Transportation

1. What is your vision for the future of transit in the Pittsburgh region?

A regional approach must be applied as we megamopolize our suburbs. Suburban sprawl may be stopped by proper planning and land use regulation. If not, there sill be no clear boundary; for instance, up Route 8 from Pittsburgh border to Butler. Long term regionalism and government mergers will possibly be required at least in transportation.

Rail and bus service will be needed to cover such large areas effectively. San Diego sets an excellent example for us. Once rail and bus were separated, both because highly efficient in saving the area. Old railroad tracks have to return to service. Overall the two systems have to give integrated service with planning from the bottom up and the top management down for the best and most efficient effect. Computerized models of traffic loads from high density centers of employment to residential area taking into account hours of route operation, labor costs, fuel carrying capacity, roads surface wear and tear are a few of the many factors that have to be studied and used in compromise, so that service is available and as inexpensive as possible. High speed watercraft-air boats should be studied for using our rivers in conjunction with rail and bus.

2. Given the limited influence city government can bring to bear on transportation policy, what specific actions or steps could you take as Mayor to help fulfill your transit objectives? Or, what are some concrete steps you will take as Mayor to make your vision a reality?

Governor Rendell and his top press aide are friends from his campaign. He should meet with ours and the county’s transportation experts, including out to Greensburg north to Butler, south to Washington, PA, and west to the nearest Ohio Turnpike interchange to get a regional feel of what has to be done,

Note: I asked every person who was running for the city of Pittsburgh's Mayor seat to send me something to show are Pittsburgh Producer's blog only Les Ludwig sent me something.


Please vote Tuesday May-17-2005 your voice must be heard.