Clean Transit Now

We're almost out of time to pass climate legislation! The Maryland Senate is now considering House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act, that expands transit options by investing hundreds of millions of dollars in public transit and fighting back against skyrocketing gas prices. It has a chance to pass the General Assembly this year, if you take action!

Pass the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act! Email your state senator today.

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Dear {contact_data~title} {contact_data~lastName},

As one of your constituents, I am very excited about the possibility of the Senate passing House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act (TCA).

Gas prices are too high and Marylanders need you to help us save money by making sure we have more transportation options available. The TCA would save the average MD household over $3,000 a year in reduced transportation costs. It is based on legislation that passed in Colorado and Minnesota, and over 78% of Marylanders support the idea.

The TCA bill would create accountability and transparency about projects that increase pollution and commuter costs. It would require MDOT to measure the GHG emissions of all major capital transportation projects in the state’s six-year capital transportation budget, and develop regional plans to offset these GHG emissions increases.

Additionally, this bill would invest in public transit, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and sustainable land use, requiring MDOT to offset GHG emissions from highway expansion projects over $100 million by providing clean transit alternatives to affected residents. Today, funds are invested almost exclusively in capital projects to build or expand highways. By investing in a broader set of transportation options, we can give Marylanders more options, lower costs, prevent fatal car crashes, and improve air quality.

You have the golden opportunity here to make the cost of living in Maryland more affordable, to help address the climate crisis, and make our communities healthier by advancing this legislation.

Thank you for your consideration!

Sincerely,

{user_data~First name} {user_data~Last name},
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{user_data~City} {user_data~State}

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