Climate Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Bridgeport is implementing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
The Planning Department is collaborating with MetroCOG, a regional planning agency, to develop a regional climate action plan focused on emissions reduction.
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The City of Bridgeport is implementing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
The Planning Department is collaborating with MetroCOG, a regional planning agency, to develop a regional climate action plan focused on emissions reduction.
Subscribe to this page to be kept up to date on the plan’s progress and input opportunities!
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Regional Public Comment Request
Share Regional Public Comment Request on Facebook Share Regional Public Comment Request on Twitter Share Regional Public Comment Request on Linkedin Email Regional Public Comment Request linkFebruary 7 through February 23, 2024
Region: On February 7, 2024, a public meeting on the 16 proposed measures of the regional Priority Climate Action Plan, which covers Fairfield County, was held (see slides and recording of the presentation).The 16 draft measures are provided in the table below. Please use the following form to submit any comments on the proposed measures. Responses are being accepted until February 23, 2024.
MetroCOG also has a regional survey open to the public. Responses are being accepted until February 23, 2024.
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Bridgeport-Centered Survey Available
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Bridgeport: The City of Bridgeport has a survey open to the public, which will inform its application for implementation project funding. -
In-Person Input Events In Bridgeport
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The City of Bridgeport is hosting 4 community input meetings which will help inform the regional priority climate action plan.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – 6 - 8 PM
Margaret Morton Government Center Conference Room C (999 Broad St, Bridgeport, CT) - Spanish translation services available.
Transportation Options: Accessible by GBT bus lines #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 23, and Coastal Link; Parking available on street (State Street, Broad Street).Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – 6 - 8 PM
Dunbar Elementary School Auditorium (445 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT) - Spanish translation services available.
Transportation Options: Accessible by GBT bus lines #10, 13, and Coastal Link; Parking available on street (Union Ave) and in lot.Thursday, February 1, 2024 – 6 - 8PM
YMCA (850 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT) - Spanish and Portuguese translation services available.
Transportation Options: Accessible by GBT bus lines #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 17, and Coastal Link; Parking available in lot.Saturday, February 3, 2024 – 11AM - 1PM
East Side Senior Center (268 Putnam Street Bridgeport, CT) - Spanish translation services available.
Transportation Options: Accessible by GBT bus lines #6, 9, 17; Parking available in lot.
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Key Contacts
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Email LNaughton@ctmetro.org
Timeline
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Planning Funding Awarded (Fall 2023)
Climate Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has finished this stageUS EPA provided a funding opportunity for each state and the top 68 most populous Metropolitan Statistical Areas (including Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk) to complete a priority and comprehensive climate action plan.
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Priority Climate Action Plan (finalized March 1, 2024)
Climate Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has finished this stageThe regional priority climate action plan is informed by a regional greenhouse gas inventory as well as community input. This plan focuses on areas that contribute the most to the region’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Public input sessions were held in Bridgeport on 1/30, 1/31, 2/1, and 2/3.
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Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (finalized ~Fall 2025)
Climate Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions is currently at this stageThe state and region will be able to expand on their priority climate action plans and produce a more comprehensive plan.
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Status Reporting (~Fall 2027)
this is an upcoming stage for Climate Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas EmissionsThe state and region must submit a status report at the end of the grant period.