2010-2020 Mayor's Office Websites: on Environment
Chris Coleman:
Commit to sustainable urban living & urban reforestation
Mayor Chris Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council are committed to making Saint Paul "The Most Livable City in America" and a leader in sustainable urban living. The City is taking proactive steps to protect our city's air, water, and urban landscape
by focusing on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) reduction activities in the areas of energy efficiency and conservation, clean energy supply, alternative fuels and transportation options, recycling and waste reduction, urban reforestation and natural resources
management, and water resources management. The City encourages everyone to contribute to a sustainable urban living environment, and each year the Mayor and Saint Paul
City Council recognizes community members and organizations for making a commitment to creating a more sustainable city through the Sustainable Saint Paul Awards.
Source: St. Paul MN Mayoral website StPaul.gov, "Priorities"
Jan 1, 2017
Chris Coleman:
Build vibrant places like Capital City Bikeway
A part of Saint Paul's effort to build vibrant places and spaces, the Capital City Bikeway will feature:- Two-way, off-street bike trail and separated pedestrian sidewalk
- Scenic landscaping separating the bikeway from streets and sidewalks
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Sustainable pavement and porous asphalt, which will help collect storm water runoff and keep pathways dry, increasing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians
- Aesthetic features including benches, street lights, directional signage and public art
Source: St. Paul MN Mayoral website StPaul.gov, "Priorities"
Jan 1, 2017
Marty Walsh:
More programs in parks and green spaces
Marty Walsh recognizes the powerful role that parks and green spaces play in a safe, healthy, and thriving city. Sports and cultural programming in parks is at the heart of lively communities and neighborhoods. Green spaces also provide immeasurable
benefits to Boston residents because they assist in maintaining public health, public safety, community-building, & economic strength. Expanding and enriching programming within green spaces to engage more Bostonians in civic life would be a top priority
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, MartyWalsh.org, "Issues"
Nov 7, 2013
Bill de Blasio:
Increase bicycling to 6% of all NYC trips by 2020
Bicycling has become a mainstream way for many New Yorkers to commute to work and travel around the city. It's inexpensive, it promotes public health, and it's a key part of helping the city respond to climate change. Right now, the city's goal is
to increase bicycling to 3 percent of all trips by 2020.Bill de Blasio will double that goal--using education, promotion and safer streets to grow bicycling to 6 percent by 2020. De Blasio will continue expanding bike lanes around the city so that
bicyclists have a safe, dedicated space to ride. He will expand the public Bike Share program to outer-borough neighborhoods and increase education outreach to promote safe riding. With these tools, de Blasio will set a goal of cutting serious cycling
injuries and fatalities in half--even as the number of cyclist continues to grow. By better communicating on the frontend, de Blasio will reduce friction and bolster public support for expanding cycling in the city
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com
Oct 22, 2013
Bill de Blasio:
SPARE pledge: Stop Polystyrene & Revitalize the Environment
- Promoting Green Buildings: One of the best ways to bolster sustainability is to use green standards in the renovation and construction of buildings. Bill de Blasio supported mandates for LEED Silver certification.
- Improving Air Quality:
Bill de Blasio has worked to reduce toxic emissions and improve air quality. He introduced legislation to crack down on emissions from idling vehicles and sanitation trucks
- Ending Government Use of Styrofoam: Bill de Blasio initiated the SPARE pledge-
Stop Polystyrene and Revitalize the Environment--to ban government use of Styrofoam, and he backed separate legislation to end school use of Styrofoam in food packaging
- Creating a Culture of Recycling in Our Schools: Recycling should be a way of
life for all New Yorkers, and Bill de Blasio knows the best way to nurture that culture is by teaching our children to be good environmental stewards. That's why he has pushed for better waste management and recycling in New York City schools.
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com
Oct 22, 2013
Jerry Sanders:
Ensure water reliability via desalination and purchasing
There is still much more to do to ensure water reliability for San Diego. Our region needs a secure commitment from the state for a new means of conveying water out of the Sacramento Delta and into local water systems. We need to continue looking for
opportunities to purchase additional water rights and to expand our exploration of ground water resources. We also need to work side-by-side with other agencies and the private sector engaged in expanding desalination and water reclamation options.
Source: San Diego Mayoral website
Dec 5, 2011
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