The Department of Transportation's failure to deliver a long-awaited report on truck route redesign frustrated community leaders seeking action on freight traffic issues exacerbated by increased e-commerce.
Council Member Alexa Avilés highlighted the growth in truck traffic tied to 'last-mile' warehouses, prompting a call for immediate changes to ensure community safety.
The DOT attributed its missed deadline to extending the public comment period but has not committed to a clear timeline for when the report will finally be released.
Elizabeth Yeampierre pointed out that the truck network’s inefficiency exacerbates health risks for low-income communities of color, linking pollution to rising asthma rates.
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