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	"author_name": "National Campaign for Justice",
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	"title": "Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor and pass the GREEN Streets Act now!",
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	"description": "Transportation is now the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the United States, surpassing the energy, industry, and agriculture sectors. Despite advancements in fuel efficiency and electric vehicles, emissions from driving continue to climb, propelled by longer and more frequent trips. The Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National (GREEN) Streets Act, addresses this crisis head-on, targeting the heart of the issue -- our national highway system. This groundbreaking legislation aims to reinvigorate urban areas by infusing them with green infrastructure. This Act promises to reduce urban heat islands, manage stormwater, improve air quality, and provide new, green spaces for communities to thrive in. The GREEN Streets Act builds upon the U.S. Department of Transportation’s existing authority to establish greenhouse gas-related performance measures. Its key provisions include: Establishing Standards for Emission Reduction: Directing the Secretary of Transportation to create standards for states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and air pollution on public roads. Project Analysis and Public Disclosure: Mandating states and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to analyze and publicly disclose the impacts on environmental justice communities, emissions, and VMT for significant traffic capacity projects. Prioritizing Sustainable Projects: Requiring states and MPOs to consider projects and strategies that reduce per capita VMT and greenhouse gas emissions. States not complying with these standards must allocate federal highway funding to achieve compliance, ensuring accountability and progress toward the set goals. Help revolutionize urban infrastructure with a focus on environmental sustainability and resilience. Tell your members of Congress to co-sponsor and pass the GREEN Streets Act now!",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-markeys-green-streets-act"
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