CARB Railyard Emissions “Virtual” Listening Session

 

California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff invite you to participate in the Transportation and Toxic Division’s next listening session, which will be focused on the requested topic, Railyards. This session is the second of the toxics listening series.

 

Meeting Information

 

The Railyard Listening Session is an opportunity to share with CARB staff your concerns, experiences, and/or suggestions for how CARB’s railyard-related efforts can benefit all Californians. 

The Railyard Listening Session is scheduled to be held:

March 4, 2021 at 5:00 – 7:00pm.

 Zoom Meeting Link: Join Meeting

 (214) 765-0479                                                     

(888) 278-0296 (US Toll Free)

Conference Code: 900977

 Spanish Conference Call Info:

(866) 803-2146

Participant Code: 1083550

 

Background

 

CARB is developing a number of freight actions to help bring railyard-related equipment to zero emissions. Some of CARB’s current railyard-related efforts include:

·       In-Use Locomotive Regulation

·       Truck vs. Train Emissions Analysis

·       Zero-Emission Transport Refrigeration Units  

·       Advanced Clean Truck Fleets (including Drayage Trucks)

·       Zero-Emission Forklifts Measure

·       Zero-Emission Cargo Handling Equipment

 

Please come and share your input and how you think CARB can better address your community concerns and priorities. For any specific questions on railyard equipment or on any upcoming regulations, please submit your questions to our survey.

 

Visit CARB’s Reducing Rail Emissions in California Page for more information.