california air pollution officers association september 20, 2007 james c. hankla long beach board of...
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California Air Pollution Officers Association
September 20, 2007 James C. Hankla
Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
“Building Bridges to Healthier, Greener
Communities”
Challenges at the Port
Air pollution from ships, trucks, trains and other equipment threatens public health.
This air quality crisis threatens trade and commerce that support hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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2005
2010
2020
Inbound Outbound
36.1 mil TEUs (Est.)
16.4 mil TEUs (Est.)
14.2 mil TEUs (Actual)
Estimates are based on forecasted consumer demand
POLB/POLA Cargo Forecast
Roadway upgrades
Terminal improvements
Bridge replacement
More on-dock rail yards
Infrastructure Challenges
Our Biggest Challenge
“It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green” -- Kermit the Frog
Protect the community from harmful port impacts
Use best available technology
Promote sustainability
Distinguish the Port as environmental leader
Engage the community
Green Port Policy
Green Flag ship incentives
Green Port leases “K” Line/ITS Matson/SSA
Clean diesel locomotives
Yard tractor retrofit
Green Port Projects
Clean Air Action Plan
Ships
Locomotives
Yard equipment
Trucks
Harbor craft
CAAP Projects
Clean Trucks Program Truck fleet retrofit,
replacement
Shore-side electricity
Yard equipment modernization
Alternative technology
Making a Great Port Even Better
“I am green, and it'll do fine.It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be.”
-- Kermit the Frog
Thank You