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April 24, 2025April Committee Meeting: Sandra Rothbard of Freight Matters
Photo: Freight MattersDear Committee Members,Join us for a Sneak Peek with Sandra Rothbard of Freight Matters to discuss “Sustainable Last-Mile Deliveries in Dense Metros,” a pilot maritime freight project between Atlantic Basin and Governors Island. The pilot will test the movement of goods via cargo bikes transported aboard ferries and barges, replacing trucks for these deliveries and creating a model that can be scaled throughout New York City (and replicated in other large cities) to reduce traffic emissions and congestion caused by dramatic increases in last-mile delivery and e-commerce.This project aims to develop a sustainable delivery model, reduce truck trips/vehicle miles traveled, create jobs in environmental justice communities, and reduce environmental impact. Launched in July of 2024, this project will continue over the course of 3 years with a goal of completion in 2027.
Transportation and Infrastructure
The AIANY Transportation and Infrastructure Committee focuses on planning, architectural design, technical, and policy issues related to transportation and infrastructure, including systems and civic facilities to accommodate marine, aviation, and land-based transit, as well as energy, water and waste distribution networks. It is the mission of the committee to examine the architecture of, and to advocate for design quality in, transportation and infrastructure projects. We invite all committee members, and those interested in joining the committee, to join us at our monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm on Zoom unless noted. We are always looking for enthusiastic participants interested in contributing to the programs or assisting in other ways!