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Equitable Clean Transportation Projects in NYS

This NY for TCI teach-in features clean transportation projects across NYS – from greenways encouraging biking and walking to electric school buses and on-demand electric paratransit.

Featuring:

Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, Senior Clean Power Fellow at presenting the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway in NYC

Andy Willner, Executive Director of Center for Post Carbon Logistics presenting solar powered boats in the Hudson Valley

Mariah Okrongly, Program Manager at Bedford 2030 presenting about electric school buses

Doug Funke, President of Citizens for Regional Transit in Buffalo discussing their vision for expanding light rail and increasing funding for upstate public transit’s operational and maintenance resources

Nina Orville, Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester presenting on demand electric paratransit

Brigitte Griswold, Executive Director of Groundwork Hudson Valley presenting
the Yonkers Greenway

Eric Alexander, Director at Vision Long Island presenting on downtown traffic calming projects in Long Island

Jean Sassinee, New York Communities for Change member from South East Queens presenting about bus accessibility in Queens

Moderated by Betta Broad, NYCP Campaign Director

We would love to hear from you about the clean transportation projects you would like to see in your community.
Check out and add to our investment map here: https://nyfortci.org/learn-more/investment-map/

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Green the Grid & Electrify Everything

Join New Yorkers for Clean Power to learn what NYS needs to do in order to ensure our electric grid is powered by renewable sources and how we can decarbonize our buildings and transportation so they are running off of that renewable electricity. After this presentation by the NYCP Team, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and tell us if you would like someone from NYCP to give this presentation to your community group/classroom/organization etc. – reach out to us at info@nyforcleanpower.org

Speakers:
NYCP Team
– Michaela Ciovacco, Program Coordinator
– Gregory Simpson, Senior Clean Power Fellow
– Jen Metzger, Former State Senator & Senior Policy Advisor
– Cal Trumann, Climate Education Clean Power Fellow
– Andrew Pezzullo, Large-scale Renewables Clean Power Fellow
-Betta Broad, Campaign Director

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Legislation to Electrify NY’s Transportation

Learn about current legislation in New York that supports electric vehicle sales, charging infrastructure and greening public transportation. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and take action!
Send a letter to your representative: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-green-transit-green-jobs-in-new-york/
Connect with NYCP to meet with your legislator about clean transportation: https://forms.gle/2xpkWpwUBfHDpu9Q8

Featuring:
– Mo-Yain Tham, Policy and Research Associate at Jobs to Move America
– Rachel Patterson, Legislative & Climate Associate at Environmental Advocates NY
– Carine Dumit, Director of Market Development & Public Policy at EVgo
– Albert Gore, Director of Public Policy & Business Development at Tesla.

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Getting On Track With Transportation – Climate Week NYC

Getting on Track with Transportation will focus on what New York State needs to fully electrify its transportation system, including lessons learned from California. It is intended for those interested in the transition to electric cars, buses, and trucks; how to reinvest in transit and improve access for all; and how to best build out vehicle charging infrastructure. We will touch on the recently signed multi-state MOU and other initiatives to create jobs, climate justice, and cleaner air by electrifying transportation and enhancing mobility.

Welcome:
Anne Reynolds, Executive Director at Alliance For Clean Energy New York

Moderator:
Kaitlin Monaghan, Public Policy Manager at Rivian

Keynote presentation:
Patricia Monahan, Lead Commissioner on Transportation at California Energy Commission
Panelists:
Nick Sifuentes, Executive Director, Tri-State Transportation Campaign
Zeryai Hagos, Deputy Director, Office of Markets and Innovation, NYS Deptartment of Public Service
Kerene Tayloe Director of Federal Legislative Affairs: WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Time
Sep 25, 2020 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Clean Transportation in NY

Hear from knowledgeable speakers about practical emission reduction targets and what strategies we’ll need to reach those targets. Learn how you as an individual or business owner can take action to be a part of the solution for a cleaner New York!

Speakers:
Allison Considine, NY Campaign Representative for the Sierra Club
Bruce Ho, Senior Advocate in Climate & Clean Energy Program at the NRDC
Victoria McGarril, Consultant for Sustainable Transportation Solutions at Energetics

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Transportation & Climate

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gases in New York State! Tune in to learn about the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI): one of the many solutions needed to electrify New York’s transportation system and reduce our main source of emissions.

Hear from knowledgeable speakers working on TCI at a national level, and reach out to nyforcleanpower@gmail.com if you want to help electrify transportation and make your community more sustainable.

Moderated by Betta Broad, New Yorkers for Clean Power (NYCP)

Speakers:
Allison Considine, Sierra Club
Uchenna Bright, Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)
Stephan Edel, New York Working Families

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