7.17 15-0211 Subject: Status Report Re Public Hearing On Coal's Health & Safety Impacts
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommnedation: Receive An Informational Report As A Follow Up To The September 21, 2015 Hearing On Coal's Public Health And Safety Impacts
The Jack London Improvement District is aware of recent rail accidents involving hazardous materials spills, fires, and resultant loss of life and property. Hundreds of homes and businesses alike are within close proximity to rail, heightening concern about safety and adverse economic impact of the transport of coal on the District. Oakland’s rich network of transportation systems-- and proximity to rail in particular-- should be leveraged as an economic driver, instead of creating a burden and liability to its communities.
The District supports action by the Oakland City Council to oppose the transport of coal through Oakland, and advocates for improved rail safety and other appropriate measures at the State and Federal levels to mitigate adverse impacts of hazardous material transport by rail on the Jack London District’s economic well-being and quality of life.
The Jack London Improvement District is aware of recent rail accidents involving hazardous materials spills, fires, and resultant loss of life and property. Hundreds of homes and businesses alike are within close proximity to rail, heightening concern about safety and adverse economic impact of the transport of coal on the District. Oakland’s rich network of transportation systems-- and proximity to rail in particular-- should be leveraged as an economic driver, instead of creating a burden and liability to its communities.
The District supports action by the Oakland City Council to oppose the transport of coal through Oakland, and advocates for improved rail safety and other appropriate measures at the State and Federal levels to mitigate adverse impacts of hazardous material transport by rail on the Jack London District’s economic well-being and quality of life.