Recently, we shared info on the Carbon Reduction Program, a distribution of $6.4 billion in formula funding over a five-year period in an effort to reduce transportation emissions across the US. We also asked how you’d like to see funding from the program spent in our urbanized area, should we receive program money again.
Here’s a breakdown of what you said:
- 31% | Public transportation
- 22% | Pedestrian-friendly roads and facilities
- 19% | Bike infrastructure
- 9% | Traffic management/road diet projects
- 3% | Fuel alternatives
16% of you mentioned other projects that you’d be eager to see, like:
- “More frequent and weekend service for public transit.”
- “More electric vehicle charging stations. Higher property taxes on any domestic vehicle that gets less than 20mpg.”
- “Plant more trees to convert c02 [carbon dioxide] to oxygen.”
- “Repair of roads and bridges (the longtime damaged First St. bridge). Clear road markings at Five Points intersection, and a better solution to potholes that get temporary fixes and then reappear.”
- “We need smart stoplights.”
- “I think it would be great to have a large traffic circle at five points on Stratford Road with a nice fountain or artwork in the center.”
FY2024 funding announcements are expected in January or February.