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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
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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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