Portland rolls out air quality information to truckers

That’s what made it an ideal location on Earth Day for the Port of Portland’s marine environmental team to equip truckers with information about emissions and air quality. Every driver who went through the gate that day received a copy of Cascade Sierra Solutions’ “Guide to Saving Fuel and Reducing Emissions.” The nonprofit entity offers information and assistance programs for retrofitting and upgrading older trucks and guidance for the selection of new trucks. Cascade has Oregon outreach centres in Portland and Coburg, and its overall efforts are aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing pollution. “There are ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality while saving money, and even those not motivated by climate change may be motivated by pocket change,” said David Breen, air quality program manager. “Most of the emissions at or near our facilities are not under direct Port control, but we can help encourage our partners to do their part.” The Port of Portland’s Air Quality Program focuses on improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and protecting the region’s airshed. The Port has implemented strategies that reduce idling at marine and aviation facilities, added hybrid vehicles to its fleet and replaced older equipment with more fuel efficient versions.

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