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Comment 108 for Auction Proceeds Investment Plan Public Process (investplan2015-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Claire
Last Name: Broome
Email Address: cvbroome@gmail.com
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Subject: Investment plan--public transit comments
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Success in meeting California GHG reduction transportation goals requires more than low emission vehicles. One objective should be a public transit system that truly meets the public needs and provides an acceptable substitute for individual vehicle use. A system which is not overcrowded, seamlessly integrates across geographic areas, and which operates during the hours that users need. In return for receipt of greenhouse gas reduction funds, transportation districts should be required to make commitments for integration in regional transportation systems and be held accountable for specific improvements in public service. GHG Reduction Fund investments should also be directed to communication campaigns to educate the public that public transit is a public good; one doesn’t expect to pay to use a building elevator—why not consider a viable public transit system in the same way. Public transit is necessary for municipal areas to function, especially with the urgent need to decrease use of internal combustion engines. The cost should be covered from public funds, including GHG Reduction Funds, and there should be no expectation that fares will be sufficient. Innovation funds could be used to encourage pilots of use of autonomous vehicles to address the “last mile problem" in improving public transit systems.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2015-08-31 22:59:43
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