Dear John,
The sad reality is that in Maine you need a car to get anywhere. Our state transportation system still prioritizes moving cars over getting people where they need to go. It's costing families money and, tragically, even people's lives.
You may recall from earlier this year, Portland saw 6 tragic pedestrian deaths before we even reached the month of March. And, this wasn't an anomaly: traffic fatalities in Maine, including pedestrian deaths, notched a 15-year-high in 2022, with 181 deaths. To make matters worse, working families are hurting financially from this too. Each year, they spend on average over $12,000 just to own and operate a vehicle.
Amidst these unfortunate realities, there is good news. As soon as this week, the Maine Legislature will be voting on LD 1138 [[link removed]] [[link removed]] , a bill that would expand and create safer transportation choices for Mainers. Can we count on you to send a message today to urge your legislators to vote YES on LD 1138? [[link removed]]
I support safer, better transportation for Mainers! [[link removed]]
LD 1138 would address these urgent issues:
* Expanding access to affordable, clean options like transit, biking, and walking.
* Prioritizing transportation investments that serve the most people and deliver the most public benefit without contributing to climate change.
* Requiring state transportation planning to align with Maine’s climate goals.
Tell your legislators [[link removed]] to support LD 1138 to help working families and make our streets safer.
Let’s build a transportation system that connects us and keeps us safe,
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Nicholas Janzen | he/him/his
Policy & Partnerships Director
Maine Conservation Voters
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