The City of New Orleans is kicking off a series of public meetings and unveiling a survey for residents to weigh in on the future of electric transportation in the city. The Office of Resilience & Sustainability spearheads this outreach, set between Nov. 12 – 14, intending to gather public opinion to help shape the City’s Electric Transportation Roadmap. The community’s input is seen as a crucial element to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving the goals outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan.
Residents have from Oct. 31 through Nov. 27 to make their voice heard by participating in the public survey, which, according to the
City’s announcement
, will directly inform the Roadmap’s creation. Mayor LaToya Cantrell envisions these community-led initiatives as a critical part of fashioning a transportation system that reflects the needs of everyone in the community. Councilmember Lesli Harris underscored the tie between lowered carbon emissions and mitigating natural disasters’ effects, which are pivotal to the city’s tourism and economic stability, in a statement obtained by the City’s office.
With this roadmap, New Orleans is aiming for a 50 percent reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2035. This strategy promises to capitalize on the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market, slated to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, offering the city economic prospects through job creation and local business growth. Per the
City’s news release
, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer for the City of New Orleans, Greg Nichols stated, “The Electric Transportation Roadmap is about making real changes that will provide cleaner, more accessible transportation options for everyone – whether you own a car or rely on public transit. By working together, we can build a transportation system that not only reduces emissions but also improves the daily lives of people across our city.”
The City is paying special attention to garnering participation from historically underserved communities to ensure their voices guide the plan’s direction. Deliberations haven’t just been confined to those who own electric vehicles or utilize public transit, but also those unfamiliar with electrification, as explained by Matthew Rufo, according to the information shared by the Office of Resilience & Sustainability. Describing the roadmap’s inclusive and visionary nature, Rufo highlights the series of community meetings as an opportunity for residents to engage with experts and express their viewpoints. Details about the meeting locations and sessions are available on the
City’s official website.
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