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Hello fellow wonks!
As the year unspools ahead of us, we are dedicating this #WonkWednesday to bust 3 myths about this project, to explain where we’ve been, where we are & where we’re going. 🧵
(1/21)
As the year unspools ahead of us, we are dedicating this #WonkWednesday to bust 3 myths about this project, to explain where we’ve been, where we are & where we’re going. 🧵
(1/21)
TL;DR: There have been & remain challenges, detailed below.
But the promise of the US’ first 100% renewably powered, 200+ mph train is still the best mobility choice & CA’s aggressive climate goals.
We’re committed to getting there, transparently & collaboratively.
(2/21)
But the promise of the US’ first 100% renewably powered, 200+ mph train is still the best mobility choice & CA’s aggressive climate goals.
We’re committed to getting there, transparently & collaboratively.
(2/21)
Much of the following was restated and emphasized in a presentation CEO Brian Kelly gave the Board of Directors last week to chart our course forward.
Read that presentation here: hsr.ca.gov/about/board-of…
(3/21)
Read that presentation here: hsr.ca.gov/about/board-of…
(3/21)
What were we saying? Oh yeah: turkey day.
Friends, family, & loved ones up & down the state want to spend this special time of the year together. But that means travel. And so also carbon emissions. (4/14)
Friends, family, & loved ones up & down the state want to spend this special time of the year together. But that means travel. And so also carbon emissions. (4/14)
Ex: a 2022 AAA study said >54 million would travel for T-Day in the US, & >90% would do so by car.
Even accounting for carpools, that’s a cornucopia of carbon intensive VMT. [1]
Here are some comparisons to so the carbon cost is more relatable. (5/14)
money.yahoo.com/thanksgiving-t…
Even accounting for carpools, that’s a cornucopia of carbon intensive VMT. [1]
Here are some comparisons to so the carbon cost is more relatable. (5/14)
money.yahoo.com/thanksgiving-t…
SF<>LA Round Trip:
Flying:
~390 lbs. of CO2. [2]
Driving 802 Miles:
~497 lbs. [3]
Some estimates of emissions of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, & pie for 12 guests:
~103 lbs. [4]
1 single trip above is 3 times or more emissions than a 12-person meal! (6/14)
Flying:
~390 lbs. of CO2. [2]
Driving 802 Miles:
~497 lbs. [3]
Some estimates of emissions of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, & pie for 12 guests:
~103 lbs. [4]
1 single trip above is 3 times or more emissions than a 12-person meal! (6/14)
You know what’s super wonky? VMT. That’s Vehicle Miles Traveled.
Today, right before turkey day, involves A LOT of VMT.
Ex: We’ve all seen the sea of red & white lights on I-405!
Did you know #HSR has proved around the world it can help?
Join us for #WonkWednesday! 🧵(1/14)
Today, right before turkey day, involves A LOT of VMT.
Ex: We’ve all seen the sea of red & white lights on I-405!
Did you know #HSR has proved around the world it can help?
Join us for #WonkWednesday! 🧵(1/14)
Let’s start at the beginning: what on earth is VMT?
In brief: it is the number of miles travelled by vehicles. If 1 person travels 1 mile in car alone? That is 1 VMT.
If 255 people travel 1 mile in #HSR? That is *also* 1 VMT.
(Please know, this is simplified.) (2/14)
In brief: it is the number of miles travelled by vehicles. If 1 person travels 1 mile in car alone? That is 1 VMT.
If 255 people travel 1 mile in #HSR? That is *also* 1 VMT.
(Please know, this is simplified.) (2/14)
Crucially, because the transportation sector is such a large contributor to California’s climate change causing greenhouse gas emissions (well over 40%), reducing VMT in California is a necessary part of the fight to protect our planet. (3/14)
