Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Update on the Build Back Better Act
President Biden recently announced a legislative framework for once-in-a-generation climate action by the federal government. NYLCV 's policy shop took a look to see what's likely to be in the bill and how these investments may benefit New York.
NYLCV Urges Swift Action to Make NYC Streets Safer for Pedestrians
Recently, NYLCV’s NYC Program Associate Carlos Castell Croke presented testimony at a NYC Council Committee on Transportation hearing to argue for faster implementation of the Streets Master Plan that would reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
Laurel L. Russwurm from Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The sale of single-use plastic water bottles would be banned at state parks in New York under recently proposed legislation. The bill would bar the sale of plastic water bottles at any site managed by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation as part of an effort to reduce plastic waste. NYLCV is excited to see new legislation to reduce single-use plastic use as our President notes, “to create a sustainable and clean New York, we need to rethink how we rely on plastic." (Spectrum News)
Transit advocates are keeping an eye on Ballot Proposal number 2 that would potentially give New York residents legal standing to stop the environmental harms caused by the gas-guzzling cars and trucks that roll through their neighborhoods. NYLCV President Julie Tighe adds, “This amendment is also essential to environmental justice communities so that all New Yorkers have the same degree of protection from environmental health hazards.” (Streetsblog)
At a recent media availability event with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio concerning the anniversary of Super Storm Sandy, NYLCV President Julie Tighe touted the importance of bold climate action by the city in the face of severe weather events the region has faced. "Climate change is not a future problem, it's a now problem."
(NYC Mayor's Office)
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