We knew former Governor Hogan’s toll lane scheme would harm whatever part of the public good it touched. Now we know, sadly, that the harm extends to the new administration, where Governor Moore’s support for the project undercuts his own goals and initiatives.
In championing Hogan’s plan, Governor Moore finds himself:
Promoting an inequitable plan that would “deepen racial and economic disparities.”
Undermining his own administration’s world class climate goals.
Throwing good taxpayer resources after bad, and at a time of looming budget shortfall.
Pushing a “solution” that relocates VA’s bottleneck to MD; failing to tell those along upper I-270 that the plan will worsen the northern bottleneck.
Squandering public trust by relying on secrecy, misdirection, and deception.
Moving ahead despite adverse impacts on an historic African American cemetery.
Forcing toll lanes on counties that don’t want them, with no public benefit.
Refusing, like Hogan, to publicly release the Maryland/Virginia toll lane agreements.
Failing, like Hogan, to give weight to the expert analyses in the lawsuit and public comments.
Looking backwards for transportation ideas instead of forward to meet real needs.
From Washington Post, 9/28/23
ACTION ITEM: Tell Governor Moore to change course now
If our Governor means to keep the promises he made to Marylanders about equity, climate action, and transparency, he can't continue with Hogan's toll lane scheme. He has to take a fresh look and consider the full array of effective, equitable alternatives (see here and here and here).
Send the Governor a message today urging him to realign his transportation policy with his stated values and the public interest. Use the the Sierra Club’s simple “AddUp” tool. Just click here. Then add your own note to the top of the form – or simply send the prepopulated message – and click ‘Send.” Thank you for taking action.
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