The new bus yard slated for 1325 Sixth Street is up for ZAB review this Monday, Nov. 27, 2006 at 7pm (well, not exactly 7, it depends how the schedule is ordered). A mitigated negative declaration is in the works. Contact Chris Wolf, the planner in charge of the project, for more info: CWolf@ci.berkeley.ca.us
While diesel trucks that transport goods from here to there are an itegral part of our economy, they do wonders for lowering the air quality in neighborhoods adjacent to their truck routes. West Berkeley is certainly prone to more diesel particulates than other parts of Berkeley. Hence, higher asthma rates. Read about how diesel fumes are affecting communities around the east bay in the 11.17.06 Daily Planet. If you interested in more stats, check out the 2004 study by Oakland/Berkeley Asthma Coalition. Or for more general info, visit the east bay chapter of the American Lung Association.
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