When climate change threatens our communities, congestion and air pollution chokes streets and residents, the Five Borough Bikeway is the right solution to these multifaceted challenges. Securing a carbon-free future requires that we change our infrastructure so that biking can become as accessible and common tomorrow as driving is today.
Our region has committed to hit ambitious climate targets that approach or achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, requiring an aggressive shift away from the status quo. But we must address the climate crisis in ways that don’t trigger other crises of equity, affordability or economic decline. RPA is advocating for policies and investments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, advancing fair and effective decarbonization strategies for buildings, ensuring investments in port facilities and interstate collaboration to catalyze a thriving, regional offshore wind development hub and clarifying options in the face of near-term energy decisions.
Careful thinking about adaptation and resilience must be an integral component of every decision, from land use and transportation to how and where we build housing.”
