Outdoor air pollution is projected to cause about 3,000 premature deaths and 2,000 hospitalizations in New York City this year, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.
The Citizens Air Complaint Program allows residents to address commercial idling violations, but proposed legislation could undermine this successful initiative and worsen air pollution.
Responses to 311 complaints regarding air pollution often take too long, and city agencies issue few citations, indicating a lack of enforcement against illegal idling.
Community involvement through the CACP led to over 86,000 complaints about truck and bus idling in 2023, demonstrating the effectiveness of citizen engagement in tackling pollution.
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