tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post2668978891145870505..comments2024-03-25T17:49:41.408-07:00Comments on Salem Breakfast on Bikes: SRC Q & A Misleads on Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSalem Breakfast on Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-6466452052411421272019-01-28T00:04:05.230-08:002019-01-28T00:04:05.230-08:00The advantage of congestion is that people then be...The advantage of congestion is that people then begin to think about alternative actions. That could include traveling by alternative means or perhaps not traveling at all. Unless the SRC study were to include the estimation of what will be the emissions AFTER Salem have taken all the recommendations of the Task Force on Downtown Congestion, it is just speculation on what might happen with a bridge IMHO.<br /><br />Also, should we not be considering all the ways that GHG are emitted into our air shed instead of just vehicles?<br /><br />What businesses in the area also contribute? Would reducing those emissions make sense in the overall health of the area?<br /><br />Part of the problem with calculating real time air quality is that Salem doesn't actually test the air. They just use calculations derived by some formula. I'd like to see some actual air monitoring done before a decision is made. Perhaps we could test the air during peak hours verses late night, or off-peak hours.<br /><br />And the other thing I would like to see is a comparison with places like South Commercial and Keubler Blvd or on Lancaster Drive.<br /><br />I like your assessment of the situation....truth is we really do not know if the GHG would be reduced with a bridge.<br /><br />As an aside I am very concerned about GHG production by any source. How about looking at the fact that we have the 19th highest producer of GHG right in our midst with the Covanta incinerator? It produces as much GHG as more than 30,000 vehicles!<br />Susann Kaltwassernoreply@blogger.com