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SPECIAL NOTICE
Community Meeting on
Prop 1B
March 25, 2008 2 to 4 p.m.
Port of Long Beach Administration Building
6th Floor Board Room
925 Harbor Plaza
Long Beach, CA 90802
Background
Proposition 1B, the wide-reaching transportation bond voters approved in
2006, included one billion dollars to fund projects that reduce air
pollution associated with freight movement along California’s trade
corridors. The first $25 million of that funding is expected to be allocated
by the State Air Resources Board (ARB) in February, 2008 to “early start” projects that are ready for quick
implementation. The remaining $225 million of this fiscal year’s funding
will be distributed in early 2008.
Statewide Proposition 1B Funding Targets
- $400 Million for Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks Serving Ports and Intermodal
Facilities.
- $360 Million for Other Heavy Duty Trucks.
- $100 Million for Shore Power for Cargo Ships at Berth, and Cargo
Handling Equipment
- $100 Million for Diesel Freight Locomotives
- $40 Million for Commercial Harbor Craft
AQMD Seeking Proposals for Prop 1B Funding
The South Coast AQMD is seeking proposals for funding projects that would
reduce emissions from heavy duty diesel trucks, trains, ships and harbor
craft operating within the South Coast Air Basin. These project
proposals will be forwarded to ARB for funding consideration. There is no limit on
the number of pieces of equipment per applicant that can be funded.
Projects funded by this program must achieve emission reductions that are
not already required by law or regulation. Eligible project types include:
• Replace existing heavy-duty diesel trucks with new or newer models.
• Retrofit existing heavy-duty diesel trucks with soot filters.
• Install electrification systems at truck stops to reduce engine idling.
• Replace freight locomotives or engines.
• Install shore-side electrical infrastructure for cargo ship berths.
• Replace commercial harbor craft engines.
• Retrofit cargo handling cranes with energy storage systems.
Additional Information or Questions
For additional information, contact
Dipankar Sarkar at
(909) 396-2273
Click here to go to ARB's web site for their documents regarding
Prop
1B (Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program).
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