What is the City doing about reducing air pollution and the emissions of greenhouse gases? |
City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7% by 2012—Sierra Club’s Cool Cities initiative.
- New street sweeping contract requires the use of state-of-the-art equipment (Air Quality Management District certified) that reduces the emission of particulate air pollution from paved roads utilizing less polluting vehicles and/or alternative fuel vehicles.
- Municipal riding rings are equipped with water spray systems for dust control and dust control additives are applied periodically in riding rings to further reduce dust generation.
- Reduced frequency of solid waste collection to once per week to increase collection efficiency and minimize consumption of fossil fuels, air emissions, as well as wear-and-tear on roads.
- Converted all traffic signal lights from incandescent to energy-efficient LED, a 90% energy savings.
