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Article: L.A. approves two-thirds of Clean Trucks Program
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- Daily Breeze
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- February 28, 2008
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A progressive ban on older big rigs entering the Port of Los
Angeles and a corresponding cargo fee aimed at generating $1.6
billion to pay for cleaner-
burning trucks were approved Wednesday by the Los Angeles City
Council.
However, a plan to require drivers to be employees of trucking
companies remains in limbo as city and port officials try to wrap up
the final and most disputed portion of the Clean Trucks Program.
"There is a human element to this Clean Trucks Program, and I
really believe that we can use this initiative to clean the air
while also creating good-paying jobs," said Los Angeles City
Councilwoman Janice Hahn, whose 15th District includes the port.
"This is a great first ...