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Jul
The Mon-Fayette Toll Road is a bad idea from the 1950s that can’t seem to die a natural death. As the region clamors for increased transit options; bridges without gaping holes; increased bicycling, pedestrian, and trail amenities; and a system (a system!) that works, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and elected officials like Senator Barry Stout continue to push the $3.5 billion Toll Road.
According to a recent report from the Urban Land Institute, the money ain’t there. (Duh!) The news now is that the Turnpike Commission is admitting it. They don’t know where to get the money either. Gas tax increase? Not likely. Federal earmarks? Nope. Sell off the road to a private corporation? Far-fetched.
Now is the time for a collective “NO!”
Join us for a Goodbye Party for the Mon-Fayette Toll Road, in the heart of Braddock, through which the road would heartlessly raze. We’ll gather at Mayor John Fetterman’s front yard (or the First Presbyterian Church next door near the corner of Braddock & Library, should it rain) for a potluck and lively conversation (8:00 p.m.) That means you should bring some food or snacks to share, and bring your own drinks. We’ll have the basics. There will be an outdoor pottery firing going on at the Carnegie Library (if you want to, for example, burn some Turnpike Commission literature).
When night falls, we’ll process to the Ohringer Building (640 Braddock Ave.) for the unveiling of an art installation (writ large: NOMFX) and a major announcement about the Toll Road you won’t want to miss! We may even pass the hat a little: we need to start the Toll Road Retirement Fund.
Let’s rally. Let’s party. Let’s kiss the Toll Road goodbye!
This FRIDAY July 21, 8:00 pm
Mayor John Fetterman’s Place
Library Street off Braddock Ave
Braddocc, PA (think I’m spelling that wrong? check out www.braddocc.com)
Mayor John Fetterman’s Place
Library Street off Braddock Ave
Braddocc, PA (think I’m spelling that wrong? check out www.braddocc.com)
Free- BYOB & chow
More info about the MFX:
http://www.pennfuture.org/mf/
http://www.pennfuture.org/mf/
produced by  Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture); Progress Pittsburgh; Sierra Club, Allegheny Gp; Group Against Smog & Pollution; Mayor, Braddock PA; League of Young Voters; Hazelwood Initiative
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