Commuters

==Background==
* The proposed, annual commuter tax of $144 did not pass. Rather, a fee of $52 was introduced in 2004. 
* Commuting at Wikipedia
* Worldwide, more people commute by bicycle than by any other vehicle.
==Love and Hate Relationship with Commuters in Pittsburgh==
===Kinship with regional residents and city residents extends among sports fans but is discounted among voters and most matters of politics.===
 Mayor Tom Murphy and others in city government have caused a large gulf between city and suburban interests. Actions have included:
* Increased the parking tax.
* Increased and recently decreased in the city's amusement tax.
* Calling for a $144 per person per year commuter tax.
* Fighting with State Legislative members from western Pennsylvania.
* Harsh towing of cars and treatments at the city owned and operated auto-pound.
 The real struggle for both survival and prosperity isn't beteen city resident and suburban resident. Rather, in our modern times, both the city and the county residents need to thrive.
 
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* Planks from Mark Rauterkus about commuters
==Links==
* Commuters get a web site in other parts of PA, but not in Pittsburgh, yet.
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