Environmental Issues

2020-2021 Program

Environmental priorities for 2020-21 (Chairperson Needed):

1. Support efforts to reduce vehicle miles traveled with transit-oriented development, improvements in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transit.
2. Support efforts to reduce pollution from transportation, which is responsible for more Greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector of our economy.
3. Support efforts to transition to sustainable energy, minimizing reliance on the gas grid, detecting gas leaks, insulating more buildings, and mandating electrification of new buildings.
4. Educate and update the community on issues related to trash and recycling. Lobby for environmental legislation with other LWV groups in MA.
5. Lobby for environmental legislation with other local Leagues and grassroots organizations.
6. Hold educational forums on environmental and transportation issues.

1. Support of a revenue neutral fee on carbon. Facilitate education through forums.
2. Gas leaks. Support state legislation to reduce gas leaks and work to increase maintenance of gas lines in Newton
3. Educate and update members on issues related to trash and recycling.
4. Focus efforts on transportation changes that reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase safety for all road users.
5. Continue collaboration with Newton Safe Sidewalks, the Mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group and other partners.
6. Continue education through.
7. Support the system in place for implementing the Newton Bicycle Network Plan.
8. Support and encourage the state League’s efforts regarding public transit and their other transportation priorities.

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