Alexandria — To the Editor:
We all spend more time than we’d like thinking about traffic – whether we can avoid it, how late we’ll be because of it – but one thing we all probably overlook is how gridlock affects our lungs. Our perpetually busy roadways mean that we’re constantly pumping out pollution, like the kind that contributes to soot and smog.
The good news is that there’s a cost-effective way to significantly reduce the asthma attacks, ER visits, and even premature deaths that vehicle pollution causes. The U.S. EPA has proposed standards that would clean up gasoline and make future vehicles less polluting. Automakers, public health groups, and environmental groups are now calling on EPA to finalize the standards into law by the end of February so that they can start saving lives as soon as possible.
Congressman Moran recently added his voice to help get this proposal over the finish line. He was one of 41 members of the House of Representatives to sign a letter to EPA asking them to make cleaner gasoline and vehicles a reality. I’m glad to see my congressman stand up for his constituents and their health.
Sean Holihan
Alexandria
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