REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 2002
MOTION B.2

2. AirCare On Road Diesel Truck and Bus Testing Program (File 3752)

At the Council meeting of September 17, 2002, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor

WHEREAS, The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) recently cut $450,000 in funding for the AirCare On Road program, which since 1996 has conducted roadside tests of diesel truck and bus emissions;

AND WHEREAS, AirCare On Road reduces one tonne of harmful diesel particulate pollution for every $312 spent;

AND WHEREAS, a 2001 South Fraser Health Region report identified diesel particulate as a serious health hazard in the Lower Mainland;

AND WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized diesel particulates as a probable human carcinogen for several years;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council ask ICBC to maintain the AirCare On Road program.

Referred

The Chair advised a request to speak has been received and that the matter will be referred to a Standing Committee meeting to hear the speaker.

Note from Meeting Coordinator: The matter will be considered at the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on October 10, 2002.

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