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Resolution Endorsing the May 6, 2014 Public Transportation Improvement Millage
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Whereas, the City of Ann Arbor adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) on 12/17/12 (R-12-572) which states "immediate, impactful action is needed to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHGs)";
Whereas, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) estimates show expanding Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority (AAATA) services would prevent 3,594 metric tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the local environment each year;
Whereas, the CAP states that Transportation sector emissions made up approximately 22 percent of total 2010 emissions and that a "significant portion of community emissions could be reduced by continuing to promote a physical and cultural environment that supports and encourages safe, comfortable, and efficient ways for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users to travel throughout the City and region" and the "Climate Action Plan supports the rapid advancement of vehicle efficiency improvements while also emphasizing the need to reduce overall vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and supports recommendations in the existing Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. While technological advances, such as electric vehicles and vehicles that utilize lower-emission fuels, will be necessary in the effort to curb climate-changing emissions, a robust system for walking, biking, and mass-transportation is also essential in reducing community emissions";
Whereas, the CAP goals, including Land use and Access Goals 10, 15, and 17, seek to incentivize intercity and intracity public transit use; enhance and expand availability of public transit systems; ensure public transit access is available to every household throughout the City of Ann Arbor; and reduce total in-bound vehicle traffic to the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, the CAP states, that the City of Ann Arbor recognizes the Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority (AAATA) as a strong local partner and the City...
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