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Comment 10 for Transportation Comments for the GHG Scoping Plan (sp-transport-ws) - 1st Workshop.


First Name: Caroline
Last Name: Peck
Email Address: cpeck99@gmail.com
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Subject: Cal Trans funds should support non-mech transportation
Comment:
I saw nothing in here about promoting walking and bicycling to work
/errands.  Cal Trans should fund EIR and retrofits of neighborhoods
to have continuity of bike lanes, traffic calming strategies,
adequate sidewalks and plenty of trees - drought tolerant of
course.  Why are huge sums of transportation funds always directed
to automobiles?  The majority of funds should be towards mass
transit and non-mechanized transportation.  For example, forget
freeway expansion - in Sacramento we should be funding a light
rail to the airport, elk grove, roseville, west sacramento and el
dorado hills.  this is a win-win, as it will reduce emissions,
help combat the obesity epidemic, empower elders to remain
physically active, decrease accidents/injuries/fatalities and
support local businesses.  It will also address inequalities that
affect minority populations, as it gives them more transportation
options.  I would like to see verbage such as 'complete streets'
'road diets' sustainability, liveability, safety in the plan. 
Thank you. 

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2008-07-14 15:08:24



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