""Nearly one million New Yorkers live along the proposed IBX route, many of whom feel they need a private car for interborough travel. On this Earth Day, we want to make sure these folks know that soon there will be a better, faster, and more climate friendly way to travel between Brooklyn and Queens.""
""Transportation is the largest source of emissions in the country, accounting for 28 percent of all national greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Over half of the transportation sector's emissions come from passenger cars and trucks.""
The MTA is initiating public engagement for the IBX light rail project, the largest transit expansion in over 50 years. Six meetings will occur in Brooklyn and Queens, allowing residents to provide input. The IBX will connect nearly one million residents, reducing reliance on private vehicles and potentially decreasing vehicle miles traveled by 21.8 million annually. This shift is expected to lower greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The public workshops aim to raise awareness of these environmental benefits and gather community feedback.
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