ASC's Intersections Newsletter — Week of November 29, 2021
Nora's Note
When industry, labor, education, community and government partners unite, everything is possible. I was thrilled to moderate a panel on Inclusive Pathways to 21st Century Careers at the Continuing Education Association of New York’s annual conference with AVANGRID, the 400 Foundation, and CUNY Bronx and SUNY Ulster Community Colleges. We introduced the New York Community Colleges Energy Equity Consortium (NYCCEE), a new public-private workforce initiative to bring job training and career pathways to New Yorkers who have been left out of the energy transition. This collective is building a statewide on-ramp to training, career services and employment in the energy sector. To learn more about this jobs program unlike any that came before, drop us a line.
Transportation
Improving public transit makes it easier for people to stay healthy. A new study shows how the expansion of public transportation improved the reliability and accessibility of health care for residents of the Twin Cities area. The appointment no-show rate among patients who lived near the then-new Metro line dropped by 4.5 percent, while Medicaid patients' no-show rate fell by 9.5 percent. Read more to learn how the study's authors say public transit improvements could help both patients and health care providers in other areas.
Mass Transit: Metro-North, CTDOT bring PTC, signal system and passing sidings to Waterbury Branch
Transport Topics: Non-US Truckers Crossing Border Must Be Vaccinated Starting in January
Bloomberg CityLab: Car-Free Transportation Gets Boost from U.S. Grant Program
Next City: USDOT Reveals How It’s Handing Out Infrastructure Money to the States
The Real Deal: Hochul promises Second Avenue Subway work to advance in 2022
Route Fifty: The Country’s Most Cost-Effective Highway Systems
Washington Post: Bus driver shortage hurts D.C. region’s ability to return to pre-pandemic transit service levels
News 10: NYSDOT Announces New ‘Snow and Ice Pilot Program’
Energy/Environment
Second major offshore wind project approved, providing more renewable power in N.Y. The Federal government recently approved a 130-megawatt offshore wind farm project to provide additional renewable power to New York. The wind farm, which will be the second largest in the country, will provide power to approximately 70,000 homes and create more than 300 green jobs. The project is part of a national initiative to build at least 16 offshore wind farms by 2025. Learn more about the project and what it means for the future of the U.S. renewable energy industry.
The Hill: New White House office to develop climate change policies
Mid-Hudson News: UCRRA considers proposed New Paltz solar farm
Denver Post: How climate change is shrinking Colorado’s ski season
E&E News: 300 companies chart path for CO2-free energy technology
ABC News: Community systems offer alternative paths for solar growth
PV Magazine: Utilities and financial investors are investing in renewables, especially hydrogen, like never before
Pew Stateline: Salmon to Swim Free as Infrastructure Money Flows
NY Times: Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040?
Economic Development
Small Business Saturday holiday shopping is back and maybe changed forever. Thirty-four percent of Americans said they planned to shop during last week’s Small Business Saturday, up from 30 percent in 2020. The pandemic-driven increase in online shopping and concerns about supply chain issues are contributing to changes in how consumers approach shopping. With holiday profits critical to this sector, many small businesses are finding new ways to boost sales. Read more to learn about how small businesses are adapting.
The City: Homeless Youth Get on Fast Track to Housing With New Council Bills
Cities Today: Cybersecurity gaps still a major problem for cities
GovTech: Low-Income Broadband Program Sees Significant Provider Fraud
Spectrum News: Small business loan program helps New Yorkers achieve their dream
City Limits: NYC Council Approves de Blasio’s Massive Gowanus Rezoning
Marketplace: Will early retirees return to work during the labor shortage?
Philadelphia Inquirer: A workforce program delivers more recruits to Philly Shipyard
Route Fifty: Infrastructure Law’s Digital Equity Goals Are Key to Smart Cities that Work for Everyone
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CDC: Official Updates for Coronavirus Disease
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