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August 2024: Feedback on Revisions to Policy M-9 Transportation Demand Management and Related PIP

In response to: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/D7NME55AC573/$file/M-9%20Transportation%20Demand%20Management.pdf To: "Zecher Sutton, Bethany" <bethany.zechersutton@apsva.us> ,  "Priddy, David (Arlington County Public Schools)" <david.priddy@apsva.us> ,  "Marku, Steven" <steven.marku@apsva.us> Board members Zecher Sutton & Priddy and Mr. Marku; Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the review of APS Policy M-9 Transportation Demand Management. This policy gives the School Board the opportunity to set clear direction for transportation to and around Arlington’s public schools.  Transportation is critical to the functioning of schools and the use of school buildings. At the same time, certain transportation, particularly by motor vehicles, can injure or even kill students, staff and visitors. Transportation, particularly by non-electric motor vehicles, is also a significant contributor to poor air quality,