Should trucks be allowed on I-580 in East Bay? Here's why Caltrans is considering lifting the ban

"In the beginning, there was clearly a race element. Who had the most political power? And it was more affluent white people who had that power,"

"I don't think anyone should live with pollution. There's billions of dollars being spent in California to reduce the pollution of trucks and the freight system, to get zero emission trucks. It's not moving fast enough,"

"Even saying so, I do worry it sounds like virtue signaling but my family and I are committed to our community at large,"

"I don't know that our city currently has all of the means to address those concerns for our constituents,"

Trucks banned from a stretch of I-580 have been rerouted onto I-880 through Oakland and San Leandro, exposing residents to higher pollution and elevated asthma rates. Historical routing decisions reflected unequal political power and contributed to disproportionate impacts on communities of color. Some residents support lifting the ban for equity, while others fear increased traffic and congestion on I-580. Activists argue that spreading pollution is not a solution and emphasize the need for faster deployment of zero-emission freight technologies. Caltrans plans a study on the implications of removing the truck ban within 12 to 18 months.

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