Wednesday, October 7th,  is also California Clean Air Day, established just nine years ago. And at their meeting in Truckee yesterday (Tues.), Nevada County Supervisors approved their annual resolution of support. Staff says as a state, California still has some of the worst pollution in the United States. Senior Management Analyst, Mandy Stewart, told the Board that unhealthy and hazardous air quality has also become an increasing concern for county residents. And she mentioned a number of common local observances. That includes free fares for Nevada County Connects riders…

Stewart also mentioned some ongoing county initiatives. That included a county employee e-bike program funded through the local air quality management district. Also, an expansion of the zero-emission transit fleet and the South Yuba River Shuttle pilot program that was launched this summer. The goal of the program was to get more vehicles off the road, lower peak traffic near the river, and reduce overall emissions. The resolution was introduced again by County Supervisor Hardy Bullock. He also noted his six years on the local air quality management district board…

Air pollution has been linked to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, and lung disease, among other health risks.