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Goods Movement Emission Reduction Funding Program (Proposition 1B)

 

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).

 




This page updated: March 19, 2008
URL: http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Implementation/Prop1B.htm

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