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The Maine Turnpike Authority released information this week on the proposed Gorham Connector, a new 5-mile highway toll road connecting Gorham to Portland. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine does not support the project because we do not believe it will relieve traffic congestion in the long-run, it will increase vehicle miles traveled, and it goes against Maine’s climate action goals. A project of this size and cost must carefully consider the impact it will have to the greater Portland community over the decades to come. In the coming months the MTA will be hosting forums and soliciting public feedback. Follow us on social media and sign-up for our emails on our website to be kept informed as these meetings come up. [I'd like to end with a question to drive/guide discussion--some ideas] How would you spend $200+million? Should we build more roads? Invest in public transit and active transportation? What is the best solution to reduce traffic, while improving safety and lowering pollution?

📊 NEW: What does the latest transport data tell us? Our Communications Assistant Leah Callan reports on the key takeaways from Transport Scotland's updated statistics. Read the commentary here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBQcf6WK In brief... ✅ The good news: • Public transport journeys are on the rise (up 34%) ❌ The bad news: • Cuts to bus funding undermines progress in modal shift • Transport remains Scotland's largest contributor to climate emissions • Car traffic up 11% (despite The Scottish Government's target to cut by 20%) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBQcf6WK

Here is a case study of TfW's Climate Change Adaptation Plan. A year on from the plan's first publication, we are now working on our annual update providing progress against our strategic objectives stated within the plan. #climateadaptation #transport #climatechange

As transit agencies work towards equitable mobility and greener transportation, the concept of fare free becomes more popular. But, is free transit actually more equitable? Bloomberg recently discussed the topic, arguing instead that the best way to achieve equity in ridership and cleaner transportation is more frequent and reliable service. David Bragdon, Executive Director of the Transit Center nonprofit advocacy group, shared, "If you take bad American transit that costs $1.50 and make that bad service free, that won’t move the needle enough to make a climate impact. Converting general traffic lanes for bus rapid transit and generally expanding transit service to make it more readily available is the key to getting people out of automobiles is providing abundant, frequent service around the clock." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gykNyCWc

We must see urgent action to make public transport easier and more affordable than driving. Ahead of today's debate on public transport and #FairFares we've sent a briefing paper to all Members of The Scottish Parliament. Read the briefing here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7c2h5ry #transport #climate #policy #sustainabletransport #publictransport

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🙌🙌🙌 With the once-in-a-generation flood of beefy transportation funds coming from the BIL, they must be used for climate-positive investments: active and public transit and VMT reduction. Blue states like NY should be leading the way to show that full transportation decarbonization is within reach.

Private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains. Yet every year 90,000 private jets take off in the UK. We're in the middle of a climate emergency. The next UK Government needs to start acting like it. That's why we're proposing a £1000 per head tax on private jet users to deter these climate wrecking flights and tackle their huge environmental impact. 🔎 https://lnkd.in/eWXCNFFh

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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has just released its 2024 Clean Air Progress Report - A Recap of clean air progress in 2023 in the state of Maryland. The report provides information on the progress the state of Maryland has made in bettering air quality for the public and our environment. Maryland's pursuit of developing nationwide-leading air quality regulations and programs have helped the state to meet both National Ambient Air Quality Standards and the state's ambitious climate change goals. MDE's climate change program is leading the state's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating jobs and benefiting the economy. Maryland has set the most aggressive emissions reduction goals in the nation. Access the report at: https://lnkd.in/eG-jwdZ5 #cleanairreport #airquality #maryland #environmental