Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Electrifying School Bus Virtual Roundtable
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.
NYCSBUS, who is leading the charge on school bus electrification in NYC by aiming to have a fully electric fleet by 2030, is a new independent, city-associated, non-profit that will take over Reliant Bus Company, and will operate roughly ten percent of the city’s school buses.
A New Vision for Open Space – Forum Recap
On November 17, 2021, NYLCV partnered with New Yorkers for Parks, the Regional Plan Association, and the Center for an Urban Future to host a virtual forum with the City Council Speaker candidates. Titled “A New Vision for Open Space”, this forum focused on future plans for open spaces in New York City. Candidates were asked how to support a more equitable public realm within parks, sidewalks, and community spaces while prioritizing climate resilience and economic recovery. Among the candidates present were Justin Brannan, Gale Brewer, Francisco Moya, Keith Powers, and Carlina Rivera. Candidates Adrienne Adams and Diana Ayala were not at the forum but submitted answers to all the questions.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) finalized contracts to deliver clean, renewable solar, wind and hydroelectric power from upstate New York and Canada to New York City. As the largest transmission projects contracted for New York State in the last 50 years, these projects will reduce the city's fossil fuel use for electricity by more than 80 percent in 2030 when combined with the state's deployment of clean energy and offshore wind. Today's announcement accelerates progress to exceed New York State's goal for 70 percent of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 on the path to a zero-emission grid as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. It will also help the city of New York achieve its ambitious climate goals.
(Dean Moses/amNY)
Sen. Chuck Schumer came to the Lower East Side to tout a provision in the recently passed infrastructure bill that he says will address the problem of lead pipes and contaminated drinking water. “According to some modeling by the New York League of Conservation Voters,” Schumer said during a news conference at the Captain Jacob Joseph Playground, “New York thinks there could be at least two dozen lead service lines within one block from where we are today.”
The New York City Streets Plan was released to guide the development of bus, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure over the next five years. This plan, which lays out ambitious goals and makes sweeping recommendations for future plans, will help New York City equitably deliver Vision Zero projects and ensure the safe, sustainable movement of people and goods. Community engagement will guide all of DOT’s street redesign projects, including vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, and bus infrastructure. Two public feedback sessions will be held virtually on Dec. 14 and Dec. 16.
(NYC.gov)
.jpg)
No comments:
Post a Comment