Town Of Truckee’s Post

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We are the first generation to feel the impacts of climate change and the last generation to do something about it. Those are the words of Barack Obama, quoted to our town council by a local student. Our town council agrees. This is why our 2040 General Plan moves Truckee forward in a more sustainable future. Did you know that 68% of the litter found in Truckee is related to single use food items? Our new ordinance will eliminate much of that trash and help Truckee restaurants save money at the same time, we recently banned Styrofoam and are working towards regulating the sale of single use water bottles. When land is as beautiful as ours. Reducing our reliance on landfills just makes sense. We recently received a grant that will help us expand and electrify our tart connect fleet to reduce wait times. And reduce our environmental impacts. Additionally, look for new electric bike stations throughout Truckee. Give them a try on your next outing or errand. These programs make trucking more accessible to locals while they help us transition to a town where visitors don't need a car. Truckee is a founding member of the Climate Transformation Alliance, which is a regional partnership of more than 25 local agencies and organizations dedicated to. Reducing carbon emissions in the Truckee Tahoe region. We sponsor Clean Up the Lake dives to raise awareness of the trash. These efforts removed from Donner Lake. We will be installing an art piece made of that trash. When we remember that only local climate action can lead to global climate improvements. Truckies efforts make real sense. We are a town the nation visits, so we are setting examples by being leaders in environmental action. Truckee is our town. And Chuckie's future is ours to determine. Join me in supporting our town's climate priorities.