PRIORITIES
MODERN MOBILITY
MODERN TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS ROOTED IN COMMUNITY VALUES
A forward-looking approach to mobility is essential for our region to be a thriving and connected community.
Modern mobility means more than just fixing potholes or managing traffic—it means rethinking how people of all ages and abilities move through our neighborhoods safely, affordably, and sustainably. It means making sure our streets and transportation systems reflect the values of a 21st-century community: safety, accessibility, climate responsibility, and connection.
As a Mt. Lebanon Commissioner and liaison to the Mobility Board, I’ve worked to move this vision forward in practical, community-centered ways. I helped update our traffic calming policy to make it more responsive to resident concerns and more focused on pedestrian safety. I supported the installation of high-visibility crosswalks and pedestrian safety measures near schools and parks. I’ve also worked to ensure that sidewalk repair and replacement projects prioritize areas where people walk most, especially around schools, transit stops, and business districts.
We’ve begun rethinking how we design our streets—not just to move vehicles efficiently, but to ensure people walking, biking, or using mobility aids feel safe and welcome. I’ve consistently advocated for a “complete streets” approach, where every transportation project—whether a road resurfacing or a new intersection—is an opportunity to improve safety and accessibility for all users. That includes pushing for better curb ramps, improved lighting, and traffic-calming tools that slow speeds in our neighborhoods. These are practical, achievable steps that make our streets safer and more livable.
Public transit must be part of the equation, too. I’ve supported efforts to strengthen our connections to the Port Authority network and improve pedestrian infrastructure around transit stops so residents can safely walk the first and last mile of their journey. For older adults, people with disabilities, and those without a car, these connections are essential to maintaining independence and accessing opportunity. That’s why I’ve advocated for mobility planning that’s inclusive of everyone—not just those who drive.
At the same time, we need to think regionally. The decisions we make in Mt. Lebanon connect to broader efforts across Allegheny County and southwestern Pennsylvania. I’ve worked to build relationships with regional planning organizations and supported data-informed policy recommendations from the Mobility Board to ensure that we’re not just reacting to transportation issues—we’re anticipating them and planning proactively.
Mobility is also a matter of economic and environmental sustainability. When we make it easier for people to walk or bike to local businesses, we support our Main Street economy. When we reduce car dependency by offering real, safe alternatives, we cut emissions and improve air quality. As a firefighter and EMT, I’ve seen how mobility directly affects public safety—from how fast emergency vehicles can respond, to whether seniors feel safe walking to the store, to how we plan for school access during emergencies. Mobility isn’t a side issue—it’s foundational.
As your representative, I’ll continue fighting for smart, people-first mobility investments. That includes advocating at the state level for complete streets legislation, sustainable transit funding, and more flexible local tools to address traffic safety. I’ll support infrastructure that strengthens access, safety, and quality of life—and that reflects the way people actually live today.
We don’t need to look far to see what’s possible. Across the country, communities like ours are rethinking streets not as highways through neighborhoods, but as places for people. Our region can be a leader in that movement—showing that modern mobility is not only about moving efficiently, but about building community, supporting local economies, and giving every resident the freedom to move confidently, safely, and with dignity.
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