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Energy Bill Creates Clean Transportation Options

July 1, 2009
By Transportation for America

Transportation for America applauds Representatives Waxman, Markey, Blumenauer, Matsui, Oberstar and Weiner for progress on reducing transportation emissions

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Washington, D.C. – The historic House passage Friday of the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act represents a milestone in putting the country on the path to a new energy future that includes clean transportation. James Corless, Director of Transportation for America, today issued a statement praising the members of Congress who championed the legislation:

“Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) have done the nation and the planet an enormous service in shepherding this legislation through the House. Not only did they move a long overdue bill to protect the climate, but with the help of representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Doris Mastui (D-CA), James Oberstar (D-MN) and Anthony D. Weiner (D-NY), they also included incentives toward creating a greener transportation system that is at the same time safer, smarter and more affordable.”

“Important provisions in the bill would help states and metropolitan areas plan ways to reduce their carbon footprints, and provide a modest amount of money for that effort. ACES gives states allowances for investing in projects that would improve energy efficiency, reduce emission of pollutants, and allows states to use those funds for transportation projects that will benefit the environment as well as local communities.”

“As the bill progresses to the Senate, Transportation for America looks forward to building on the success of the House bill in addressing transportation emissions while providing Americans with low-cost, low-carbon transportation options.”