“This is the work of our regional FTA office, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and U.S. By replacing aging buses with new, more efficient ones we’ll improve air quality on our neighborhood blocks for all our residents.ĭenise Wandke, interim managing director of MCTS, thanked legislators for their efforts to help modernize Milwaukee County’s fleet, promote cleaner air, and address the climate crisis through transit investment. Elevated exposure to particulate matter air pollution shortens lives, increases cancer risks, and contributes to heart attacks, respiratory problems, and strokes. In Wisconsin, Black residents face the largest disparity being exposed to about 41 percent more particulate pollution than the average resident. “Often, air quality is worse in communities of color which have historically been underserved when it comes to environmental protections.” If simply walking outside your front door puts you at risk of breathing harmful toxins, it makes it much more difficult to manage your individual health,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crawley. “Clean air is a key component to giving residents’ every opportunity to enjoy good health. MCTS will retire 73 buses federally recognized as past their useful life, replacing each with an advanced clean diesel bus by fall.
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