1. The area of Healthy People 2010 that I have chosen to focus on for Advocacy Project is Environmental Health
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8-2. Increase use of alternative modes of transportation to reduce motor vehicle emissions and improve the Nation’s air quality.8-2b. Trips made by walking
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Thus far through this sub-objective (8-2b.) is about 59% complete, and progress is continuing to me made towards the target goal. Shown in the product quotient chart
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Progress: Tracking data is available and progress has been made for alternative forms of transportation regarding walking. Also the number of trips made by walking is steadily increasing.
Disparities: No real disparities were highlighted for the transportation of the environmental aspect of Healthy People 2010.
Opportunities & Challenges: The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been making a continuing attempt to improve outdoor air quality. As part of this effort they are targeting whole industries or sources of this pollution, such as power plants and motorized vehicles. The three key air pollutants they are targeting are nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and mercury. As well as aiming to reduce smog, acid rain, fine particles, visibility impairment, and mercury deposition.
Emerging Issues: The first major issue surrounding air measuring progress for this objective is the weather. The weather may vary quite a bit and short term statistics my not account for the weather change. The second issues is that not all counties have monitoring stations and cannot accurately account for the amount of air pollution in a specific area.
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Bill From: Thomas
H.R.2724
Title: National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 6/4/2009) Cosponsors (32)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Recommended Vote:
Vote 'YES' for the "National Transportation Objectives Act" to promote energy efficiency and clean outdoor air.
My Political Representative:
Ron J. Kind (D)
Eau Claire Office
131 S. Barstow St.
Suite 301
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
(715) 831-9214
Fax: (715) 831-9272
This seems like a good goal to target multiple problems. Not only will the air be cleaner with alternate forms of transportation but people will become healthier by engaging more activity. Great objective to pick.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say the same thing as Samantha! :) This bill will make the environment cleaner and people healthier physically. I hope it gets passed!
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