ASC's Intersections Newsletter — Week of June 27, 2022
Nora's Note
Connecting for Change. As we celebrated World Social Media Day, we reflected on the profound effect social media has had on how policymakers and elected officials engage with the public in real-time. Today, no initiative reaches implementation without the scrutiny of the social public, and the immediacy of the medium has led to increased demand for rapid response. We’ve moved from early chatrooms shrugged off as a passing trend into a dynamic medium that upgrades daily with new tools to build community. No longer a passive recipient of information, the public expects—requires—interaction across multiple platforms, disinformation spreads faster than ever, and those not active in the medium can be left out of critical issues. That’s why we continually curate the best approaches to inform, involve and engage unheard voices, connecting policymakers to the communities they serve.
Transportation
For Vibrant U.S. Cities, Invest In Multi-Modal Transportation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law gives the chance for states and cities to invest in coordinated, multi-modal transportation systems that support public health, safety, economic growth and climate goals. Reports show that significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector could contribute one-third of the emissions reductions needed to meet the 2030 target. Read more to learn about how local cities can build dynamic, low-carbon transportation systems. (Source: Clean Technica)
Bloomberg: Without Commuters, US Transit Agencies Are Running Out of Options
DCist: D.C. Region Will Now Consider Climate Impacts In Transportation Planning, Aiming To Cut Emissions In Half
News 12- The Bronx: What types of transportation are seeing biggest booms in New York?
The Daily Yonder: The Cherokee Nation Signs a Historic Transportation Compact with the Federal Government
Politico: Mayors are wielding free transit to draw people back downtown. It’s not that easy.
Transportation Today: USDOT splits $8.4M in grant awards between 17 public transportation projects focused on health care access
Roads & Bridges: Driverless Vehicle Bill Passes in Pennsylvania
The City: Is That Bridge Really Falling Down? What to Do When You See a Crumbling City
Energy/Environment
U.S. solar developers to spend $6B to boost domestic panel supplies. Amid global supply chain disruptions that are causing solar installation slowdown, a consortium of U.S. solar energy project developers have announced their intention to spend a combined $6 billion to grow America’s domestic solar panel supply chain. The investment may supply as much as 7 gigawatts of solar modules annually by 2024, enough to power over a million homes every year. Read more to gain insights on America’s solar power industry. (Source: Reuters)
E&E News: Gas bans, renewables and crypto: N.Y.’s clean energy struggle
AP News: Florida utility aims to eliminate carbon emissions by 2045
Energy News Network: In Southern Illinois, there’s growing faith that clean energy transition will pick up
Utility Dive: Rhode Island lawmakers require 100% renewable energy offsets by 2033
New York Daily News: Updating aging NYC school buildings will reduce the city’s carbon emissions: energy advocates
RiverheadLOCAL: Federal environmental agency issues major changes to health advisories for PFAS chemicals in drinking water
CNBC: Canada is banning single-use plastics, including grocery bags and straws
Grist: New Jersey releases blueprint for landmark environmental justice law
Economic Development
Inflation taking bite out of new infrastructure projects. Infrastructure projects across the nation are stalling due to inflation. Funding from President Biden’s $55 billion Infrastructure Bill isn’t enough to keep up with rising prices. Projects like railway improvements, broadband internet access, electric grids and green-energy projects are being delayed, which has become a common trend as inflation increases. However, requirements to source materials domestically could lower costs and strengthen the supply chain. Read more to learn about public projects affected by inflation hikes. (Source: AP News)
Marketplace: Texas has more sources of renewable power, but needs to update infrastructure to get it to homes
Reuters: Demand issues account for one-third of U.S. inflation spike - SF Fed
NBC News: Recession not inevitable, gas tax holiday weighed, says Treasury Secretary Yellen
WIBX 950: New Maps Will Find Broadband Availability Gaps In New York
TAPintoPaterson: Paterson To Benefit from $6.5M in EPA Brownfields-Specific Funding Going To New Jersey Communities
City Limits: NYC’s Rent Board Votes for Biggest Increase Since Bloomberg Administration
Marketwatch: U.S. Economic Growth Weakened in May -- Chicago Fed
Commercial Observer: NYC’s Largest Under-Construction Warehouse Rises — on Spec — in Hunts Point
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