Start Date
05/21/2024
End Date
05/21/2024
Description
Truck congestion near port terminals, on roads, bridges, and in neighborhoods is reaching a crisis point. With new local legislation proposed to curb neighborhood truck traffic and the push to decrease the size of highways such as the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the time for comprehensive solutions is here. This panel explores the impact of truck traffic on local communities, current and ongoing analysis of the problem of truck congestion, the solutions proposed that need investment, and prioritization by industry, government, and the Port Authority.
Location
New York, NY
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Transportation
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
List the key factors contributing to truck congestion near port terminals and surrounding neighborhoods
Identify the ways truck traffic impacts the quality of life in local communities, and the measures are being taken to mitigate these effects
Detail the proposed local legislation aimed at curbing neighborhood truck traffic and its potential impact on the logistics industry
Explain the challenges and opportunities associated with changing the size of major highways in terms of truck congestion
Instructors
Kim Gaddy, Clean Water Action, National and New Jersey Environmental Justice DirectorZach Miller, Trucking Association of New York, Director of Metro Region OperationsMike Stamatis, Red Hook Terminals, President and CEO
Course Codes
24G4
Provider
Waterfront Alliance