Despite a new climate action plan by TPB’s parent agency the Council of Governments, this Visualize 2045 makes no real changes and fails to reduce emissions any more than the last one.

Transportation is the #1 source of our regional greenhouse gas emissions, and we have just 8 years to slash those emissions. Yet, our local and state elected officials who sit on the regional Transportation Planning Board (TPB), are not taking the urgent – and feasible – steps necessary to reduce emissions from our region’s transportation system. They need to hear from you! 

I’ll begin with expressing deep appreciation for your public service and the service of all staff. I join others in praising your Gateway dashboard. We also appreciate the support some jurisdictions have given to dedicated bike/ped and transit investments.

Fairfax County is holding two virtual public meetings next week to get input on the goals and strategies recommended in its Community-Wide Energy and Climate Plan (CECAP). This is the last opportunity to provide feedback before the plan is finalized and presented to the Board of Supervisors. The meetings will

Coalition for Smarter Growth, Piedmont Environmental Council, Montgomery Countryside Alliance Press Statement For Immediate Release October 10, 2018 Contact: Stewart Schwartz, CSG, (703) 599-6437 Gem Bingol, PEC, (703) 431-6941 Caroline Taylor, MCA, (301) 461-9831 Recently, the Loudoun County Board voted to support and push for a new and controversial upper