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Recently NYLCV and the NYC Clean School Bus Coalition held a virtual roundtable discussion in conjunction with NYCSBUS to speak about the importance of school bus electrification in New York City, especially within environmental justice neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities.
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The deal secures an investment of $1.2 trillion, some of which will be used to fund new climate resilience projects, such as electric school buses, EV infrastructure, zero-low emission public transit, the removal of lead pipes & PFAS to improve drinking water, and pollution remediation. These investments are part of a comprehensive effort to both build resilience against the climate crisis and completely stop it in its tracks, and it marks the largest federal investment into infrastructure in U.S. history.
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Vision Zero is a citywide initiative to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and injuries by 2024. Recently the Committee on Transportation held a city council meeting to overview Vision Zero. NYLCV’s program associate Carlos Castell Croke presented testimony at this hearing to argue for faster implementation of the Streets Master Plan.
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On September 30th, 2021 at 11:00 am the NYC Clean School Bus Coalition hosted a rally on the steps of Tweed Courthouse to show the widespread support for Intro 455 and electric school buses.
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Citi Bike provides a sustainable way to travel the Big Apple and the pedal-assisted e-bikes offer an accessible option for more people and longer distances. With this in mind, Citi Bike electrification presents an opportunity to promote environmental justice, public health, equity, equality, and reliability for New Yorkers.
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The Gateway Tunnel project, which would fix rail infrastructure under the Hudson River, is making headway in the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Buttigieg. NYLCV supports the project because it would improve mass transit and reduce pollution.
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The American Jobs Plan’s transportation agenda anticipates drastic advancements in infrastructure and energy consumption standards. New York State’s adherence to this federal agenda will ensure the health and safety of its residents while creating millions of jobs and sustainable economic growth.
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