Colorado cities showcase benefits of municipal fleet electrification
Cities and towns across Colorado are adapting their fleets in new and exciting ways, creating healthier communities while conserving critical resources.
Alexandra
Simon
Public Health Advocate, CoPIRG
Started on staff: 2018
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania; MPA, Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, New York University
Alex is an advocate on Colorado-based campaigns to promote a healthier, cleaner and safer world. She previously served as the Director of Strategic Planning for The Public Interest Network. Alex lives in Denver, where she enjoys hiking, skiing and seeing live music.
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Posts by Alexandra Simon
2023 State of E-Bikes in Colorado
E-bikes are a practical, fun, and healthy option that can improve our state’s air quality by offering a zero-emission alternative to car trips. They are also an increasingly common sight across the state, as Colorado emerges as a leading state for increasing access to e-bike ownership and usage. Our new report finds Colorado has set the bar nationally in funding, education, and research and data collection contributing to growing e-bike ownership.
Colorado may adopt Advanced Clean Trucks rule
On April 21, 2023 the AQCC in Colorado will vote to adopt the Advanced Clean Trucks and Low NOx rules, which would advance the market for zero-emission medium and heavy-duty trucks while making significant improvments in air quality and community health statewide.
Denver Auto Show highlights new electric vehicles
As the Denver Auto Show kicks off this week, it's clear that electric vehicles have taken the main stage. With dozens of new models from dealers, consumers have more options in 2023 than ever before. From Audi’s compact Q4 e-tron to Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup truck to Kia’s powerful EV6, the variety of electric vehicles are creating more opportunities for consumers to go electric and shows Colorado is poised to ramp up EV’s on the roads over the next few years.
Filter First Colorado
Why lead in drinking water poses a threat to our children, and what parents and school districts can do to ensure access to safe drinking water.