State Senator Andrew Gounardes is rallying for his Get Around NY Act, designed to ensure essential investments in public transportation and infrastructure upgrades in New York State. The bill aims to shift funds away from ineffective highway expansions and toward developing transit systems and walkable spaces. By targeting a 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2050, the legislation calls for thorough assessments of proposed highway projects, ensuring they contribute to sustainable infrastructure instead of increasing pollution and congestion. This initiative comes amid criticisms of New York's transportation planning and effectiveness.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes is rallying for the Get Around NY Act, aiming to prioritize investments in public transit and sustainable infrastructure across New York.
The legislation aims to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050, emphasizing transit upgrades over highway expansions that exacerbate congestion.
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