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My name is Connelee Shaw, and I am a resident of San Jose. Written
below are my comments on board item act19. We live in an urban area
with much truck traffic (highways 101 and 880).  My children do as
well (the Castro Valley Y at Highway 50 and 237) and near the Port
of Oakland.  We have chosen to live in an urban area so as to be
able to rely on bicycles and public transportation for our
commuting needs.  I am very grateful for the clearer air we now
have because of the corona epidemic.  I look forward to the day
when the bulk our supplies can be delivered with little or no air
pollutants.  I love being able to breathe deeply and to view the
surrounding beautiful hills.



Here in California, its more important than ever that we move
forward with health-protecting, life-saving pollution protections
like the Advanced Clean Truck rule. Weve long known that our air
quality crisis leaves Californians gasping for breath, and worsens
and shortens lives. In light of new research from Harvard that
connects COVID-19 mortality to long-term exposure to air pollution,
shifting heavy polluters like diesel trucks in the state to zero
emissions solutions has taken on a new significance.



I urge you to stay the course and pass a strong Advanced Clean
Truck rule, as well as other transportation regulations that will
promote a zero-emissions future. We cant afford to lose ground on
key public health measures during a public health crisis.  



California has long proven that we can clean up our air and protect
our climate while stewarding a strong economy. Regulations like the
Advanced Clean Truck rule can spur thousands of new clean energy
jobs. They will play an important role in Californias economic
recovery while also saving everyday Californians from the economic
toll of lost workdays and the healthcare costs of pollution-related
illness. Its time for everyone to do their part for Californias air
 and all of our lungs  as we face challenges to public health in
the Golden State like never before.