Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

APPENDIX A. OPEN HOU SE STATI ON RESPONSES Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan: Baseline Public Input Summary Page | 19 Station 4. A Shared Vision for Ashland COMPLETE THE SENTENC E: IN 2030, ASHLAND WILL BE A PLACE WHER E… Total responses = 23  We are all taking care of one another as things get difficult.  Almost everyone can get where they want to go without owning a car.  25% of our cars are electric!  We buy and throw away less and enjoy each other and our environment more!  Carbon neutrality  No gasoline transportation  Other cities come to learn how to reduc e their carbon footprint.  It will be easy and fun to play outside!   No one (City and residents) uses any synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and does not allow the County to either.   Carbon neutrality exists!  Zero GHG emissions occur  100% renewable ener gy happened long before!  We modeled a successful all -city switch to clean renewable energy and sustainability for others to use.  We have created a comprehensive, legally binding plan to continue our tremendous progress  Tree-lined streets/pathways/shade/grass/cool bike paths on all main roads.  We sink more carbon than we generate!  Everyone who wants has a garden and know -how to grow food.  The air and water are clean, people are safe, and fish and wildlife are thriving!  We generate e lectricity from forest biomass.  I can take solar electric public transit.  We generate our own electricity – grow 75% of our own food and don’t drive as much!  We understand each other more, look beyond our biases, and share resources. True care and love gro ws!  Cars will almost never be used, because there are alternative modes of transport. And I don’t mean an individual solution, like electric cars. Public transit in small mini buses, bikes, walking…