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Dear CARB:
Thank you for the work you've done on the AB 32 Draft Scoping
Plan.  As an city planner, I have a few comments regarding the
plan, which I hope you'll seriously consider.    

1. I support CARB's inclusion of better community design and
reducing VMT, but the proposed reduction target for land use and
transportation of 2 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gases
is way too low. The target should be at least 9-10 MMT.

2. The plan has omitted critical measures to create a world class
public transportation system and encourage innovative
congestion-relief programs that can ease people's commutes while
reducing emissions.  A public transportation system complemented
by an extensive bike network would create attractive alternatives
to driving, keeping California successful and ahead of the curve
in the United States.

3. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, CARB should
set firm targets for regions and authorize regions and localities
to choose from a suite of policy tools to achieve the targets.

4. CARB should adopt a series of key policy tools currently under
consideration, including the Indirect Source Rule,
Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance, Congestion Pricing, and Incentive
Programs. These tools will help regions and localities achieve the
targets while generating revenues to implement greenhouse gas
reduction strategies and programs.

5. The plan should make it a top priority to invest in and sustain
public transportation and programs to improve transportation
efficiency and reduce congestion.

6. Cities, counties and regions should be given incentives to
conserve forests and working landscapes that sequester carbon,
provide local food, reduce wildfire hazard and help native plants
and animals adapt to a changing climate. 

Thank you,
Rebecca