Improving Environmental Health and Public Safety
Addressing Heavy Truck Traffic In Michigan Neighborhoods
Improving Outcomes in Grand Rapids
Safe & Healthy Roosevelt Park Neighborhood was launched by Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Urban Core Collective and other stakeholders
after more than a decade of collaboration to improve social and environmental outcomes in southwest Grand Rapids, with a focus on improving air quality and reducing persistent heavy truck
traffic on César E. Chávez Avenue. Its collaborative efforts have reduced illegal truck traffic by 43% to date.
However, the updated baseline study suggests that approximately two-thirds of trucks on César E. Chávez Avenue are occupying the neighborhood illegally. Trucks from at least 105 different companies illegally used Roosevelt Park’s main street as a shortcut during the survey period.
Improving Outcomes in Grand Rapids
Safe & Healthy Roosevelt Park Neighborhood was launched by Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Urban Core Collective and other stakeholders
after more than a decade of collaboration to improve social and environmental outcomes in southwest Grand Rapids, with a focus on improving air quality and reducing persistent heavy truck
traffic on César E. Chávez Avenue. Its collaborative efforts have reduced illegal truck traffic by 43% to date.
However, the updated baseline study suggests that approximately two-thirds of trucks on César E. Chávez Avenue are occupying the neighborhood illegally. Trucks from at least 105 different companies illegally used Roosevelt Park’s main street as a shortcut during the survey period.
How We Support Fenceline Communities
Business Engagement
Direct outreach to industry and truck operators to influence positive behavior change.
Education and Elevation
Through traffic studies, event facilitation, message development and targeted media, we make neighborhood stakeholders more effective advocates.
Roundtables
Workshops and educational sessions on environmental justice, working to improve relationships between industry and frontline communities.
Have You Been Contacted By The Forum Or One of Its Allies?
Safe & Healthy Roosevelt Park Neighborhood and the Forum occasionally conduct outreach to truck operators that have been observed on neighborhood main streets. Learn more about how your business can be a better corporate citizen by voluntarily changing routes.
