ASC's Intersections Newsletter — Week of October 4, 2021
Nora's Note
Voicing Our Gratitude. With over 61 million people of Hispanic descent living in the United States today, making sure we hear representative voices is a top priority in public engagement. As we head into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month, some of the ways we're appreciating the contributions Latinos have made in the United States include enjoying Hispanic art and theater, supporting Latino-owned businesses and visiting some of the Hispanic restaurants in my neighborhood, like La Diagonal. Through October 15, keep an eye out for events in your community to join the celebration.
Transportation
New York Law Mandates Zero-emission Vehicles. New York State lawmakers recently passed a bill that sets ambitious targets to reduce emissions in the transportation sector. Under the new law, all new passenger vehicles sold within the state must be zero-emission by 2035, while 2045 is the target date for new medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. The bill is intended to support the State’s goal of achieving a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Read on for more information as to how vehicle manufacturers will meet these emissions goals.
ABC7: MTA holds hearing on NYC congestion pricing, plans for $9-$23 toll
Car and Driver: Michigan Will Build Out EV Charging Stations for Lake Michigan Road Trips
amNY: MTA boosts mask enforcement on public transit starting Thursday
DCist: Metro Board Leans Toward Creating Targeted Discounts For Low-Income Riders
Vox: The case for funding bike infrastructure
Transport Topics: Pittsburgh Unveils Long-Term Transportation Blueprint
WSHU: Metro-North Connection To Penn Station Moves Forward
CNN: The climate can't wait for electric planes. Sustainable fuel may be the answer
Energy/Environment
New air quality guidelines ‘could save millions of lives’. In September, the World Health Organization (WHO) published an update to its air quality guidelines–which set the standard for safe levels of air pollution around the world. Recent reports identify air pollution as one of the largest environmental threats to public health, and the enforcement of the updated air quality guidelines could prevent millions of premature deaths each year. Read on for more information about the changes to the air quality guidelines.
Spectrum NY: Javits Center green roof aims to lead the way in sustainability
City Limits: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals
Washington Post: Today’s kids will live through three times as many climate disasters as their grandparents, study says
Tech Crunch: Why MPG Should Matter for Electric Vehicles
Time Out: Billion Oyster Project wants to create a more sustainable NYC through bivalves
CNBC: How to discuss climate change productively
Reuters: Low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at U.N.
NBC News: Ghost forests creep up U.S. East Coast
Economic Development
NJEDA Awards $400,000 in Planning Grants Through 21st Century Redevelopment Program. NJEDA's 21st Century Redevelopment Program recently awarded a total of $400,000 to help eight selected communities redevelop vacant and underutilized lots. The communities, which include Atlantic City, Jersey City and Passaic County, will receive up to $50,000 in grant money to revitalize former hotels, abandoned strip malls, underutilized office buildings and other commercial and retail spaces. Read on for more information on how the selected communities will use their funds.
Real Estate Weekly: Mayor charges up plan to build offshore wind farms in New York waterways
ABC 7: Mayor de Blasio sets Friday vaccination deadline for city school staff
NY Times: Could This Covid Wave Reverse the Recovery? Here’s What to Watch.
Pix 11: NYC launches free mental health resources for nightlife workers
Bloomberg: New York City Council Passes Sweeping Food Delivery Protections
Route Fifty: The Worker Shortages Plaguing the Public Sector
Commercial Observer: Brooklyn Retail Makes Slow Headway Toward Pandemic Recovery
Governing: How Small-Scale Manufacturing Can Bring Downtowns Back
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