The Port of

New York & New Jersey

A partnership between two states

A premier gateway to the world

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Port District

Port Performance Task Force (PPTF)

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Port of New York and New Jersey

Clean Air Strategy

• Voluntary program to decrease air pollutants in the Port District

via all-encompassing improvements to mobile sources,

equipment, and facilities, all while maintaining operational

efficiency and effectiveness.

• Reduce impacts on health and the environment

• Reduce contribution to greenhouse gas emissions

• Multiple actions underway to “green” rail, cargo handling

equipment, vessels, trucks, and other assets

• In 2014, we reported an average decrease 41.5% reduction in

criteria air pollutants and 37.3% all pollutants, despite 13% cargo

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Port of New York and New Jersey

Alternatives to Truck Distribution – Intermodal Rail

Port of New York and New Jersey

Alternatives to Truck Distribution – Marine Highway