Articles tagged:Environmental Commission

Posted: Wed Jan 18 5:59 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Ann Arbor City Council members express hesitation about vehicle idling ordinance

Ann Arbor City Council members expressed hesitations Tuesday night about implementing an ordinance banning the unnecessary idling of automobiles in the city. But it's still under consideration. Council members agreed reducing idling could improve the community's health, but some believe simple education might be enough to change behavior. "I think ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 17 2:18 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Vehicle idling ordinance back on Ann Arbor City Council agenda after 5-month hiatus

Members of the city's Environmental Commission are planning to give an update on a proposed vehicle idling ordinance at tonight's Ann Arbor City Council work session.

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Posted: Tue Aug 16 5:58 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
'Egregious idling' harmful to children, Ann Arbor City Council told as draft ordinance is presented

Matthew Naud, the city of Ann Arbor's environmental coordinator, told council members Monday night an ordinance banning "egregious idling" could improve the community's health. "Recently there's been a lot of data about elevated levels of benzene and particulate matter, especially at elementary schools," he said. "So you have parents waiting ...

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