Con Agg Global to Create New Blue Highway Facility with Backing from Equity Partners BDT & MSD Partners and Support from Shareholder William (Bill) J Facility Aims to Support Food and Beverage Distribution Serving Fulton Fish Market and Larger Hunts Point Food Distribution Center as well as Construction Projects in the Bronx and Builds on City’s Blue Highways Initiative to Reduce Congestion and Support Safer and More Environmentally Friendly Deliveries to Revitalize Waterways and Communities Facility Expected to Remove Approximately 1,000 Truck Trips per Month in the South Bronx NY—New York City Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrion Jr. the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Con Agg Global (CAG) announced a new waterside transloading facility to be located adjacent to the Fulton Fish Market hub in the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center one of New York State’s busiest trucking destinations which is expected to remove approximately 1,000 truck trips per month in the South Bronx which will be seeking final sourcing and additional approvals—including from the New York City Council—and would replace the initial design will primarily be used for the waterborne movement of wholesale food and beverage and will provide significantly enhanced capabilities This permanent design would accommodate several other vertical commodity streams such as micro-freight—heavy duty cargo trikes and quads paired with small barges and freight ferries—as well as bulk—such as aggregate both of which help mitigate roadway congestion in and out of the Hunts Point peninsula The project is supported financially in conjunction with Con Agg Global’s equity shareholder BDT & MSD Partners Con Agg Global has expanded the partnership group to include William (Bill) J providing them with significant management expertise and substantial capital to expand operations in the future New York City’s waterways have connected communities we are writing the next chapter of these historic rivers and setting our city up for the future,” said New York City Mayor Adams “This new facility will help support those efforts moving more freight off our roads and onto our rivers “The Adams administration is continuing to leverage our city’s waterways and advance a high-impact Blue Highway network to move goods and get trucks off the road,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing “NYCEDC and Con Agg’s facility represents an important first step which we will build on at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal eliminate thousands of trucks from the South Bronx and keep New York City’s supply chain and economy resilient.” “This partnership with Con Agg Global will allow NYC to harness our waterways for freight transportation reduce truck traffic and unlock a new model of public-private partnership in the modernization and expansion of sustainable last-mile deliveries throughout New York City and beyond,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball “This facility will build on the “Blue Highways” initiative which is one of NYCEDC’s key priorities and we look forward to working with our partners as we continue to expand the city’s use of its waterways for the transportation of goods.” quality food products help to sustain communities and is crucial to maintaining food security and affordability,” said Con Agg Global CEO Paul Granito “This partnership is a critical tool in revitalizing communities in the Bronx and throughout New York City and we are thrilled to serve as a strategic and essential partner to NYCEDC.” “The work that Con Agg Global has accomplished and is poised to support through this partnership with NYCEDC will mark a pivotal moment for the communities of New York City,” said William Sandbrook “The opportunity to facilitate freight transportation of construction materials will drive extraordinary momentum in economic development.” “Much of my life’s work has focused on building a better future for the South Bronx,” said Con Agg Global Chairman & Shareholder Jim Granito “This partnership is an extension and continuation of these important and necessary efforts to foster community engagement and development through smart “We are thrilled to continue the work that Con Agg Global has accomplished throughout the Bronx and to extend the impact of these efforts to other communities in the metro area,” said Marco Battaglia and Stefan Hunger Partners and Shareholders at Con Agg Global “We are going back to our roots with a port facility in our backyard making a connection from our waterways to our community and local partners and in service to our City,” said Fulton Fish Market Cooperative CEO Nicole Ackerina “This is one of several projects and partnerships being implemented at the Fulton Fish Market that will revamp and green our supply chain not just for the market but for the greater Hunts Point Peninsula This collaboration is an example of public private partnership at its best.” the facility will greatly reduce the need for trucks for material and food & beverage transportation to and from the Bronx in an environmental justice area Removing trucks from the road will greatly reduce traffic congestion in the local community and the Greater New York region along with fuel consumption and regional greenhouse gas emissions Today’s announcement will build on the “Blue Highways” initiative a joint project between NYCDOT and NYCEDC dedicated to promoting the use of NYC’s waterways for transporting goods in and around the city reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality which in turn will result in a decrease wear and tear on roadways and move goods more quickly from ships to shelves This initiative aligns with the city’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while increasing transportation resiliency and redundancy making New York City better equipped to receive goods during times of emergency or disaster “As our city grows so does the prevalence of trucks bringing everything from produce to our restaurants to online purchases to our doorsteps,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Jeff Roth “Our blue highways are a critical component of our efforts to reduce the impact of all this truck traffic on our highways and local communities I am deeply grateful to Con Agg and EDC for this first-of-its-kind partnership and optimistic that there are many more on the horizon.” “When we move freight off trucks and onto waterways we’re not only improving the quality of life for our neighborhoods we’re also achieving a PlaNYC initiative,” said Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice Executive Director Elijah Hutchinson “Hunt Points is an environmental justice neighborhood with some of the highest levels of black carbon and PM2.5 tiny pollution particles that are linked to asthma so cutting congestion into the neighborhood can lead to better health for residents.” “The launch of this new waterside transloading facility marks a major step forward for Hunts Point and the entire South Bronx By shifting freight movement from our overcrowded roads to our underutilized waterways and protecting the health of our communities especially in neighborhoods that have been disproportionately impacted by truck traffic,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson “I applaud Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión Jr. and Con Agg Global for investing in innovative infrastructure that supports both our economy and our environment This project is a model for how we can build a more sustainable and resilient freight system that serves New Yorkers now and into the future.” “Like so many born and raised in the South Bronx I know firsthand how vital the Hunts Point industrial area is to Bronxites and New Yorkers as a whole,’ stated Council Member Rafael Salamanca “As the son of a Local 202 Teamster at the Hunts Point Produce Market Hunts Point provided a future for my family and I The heavy industrial trucks that barrel in and out of Hunts Point each day also left another lasting impact on my life—a lifelong battle with asthma caused by truck pollution first as a District Manager for Bronx Community Board Two I have worked tirelessly to create a more environmentally sustainable and resilient Hunts Point community That work has culminated in today’s historic announcement of a new “Blue Highways” facility in Hunts Point that will remove thousands upon thousands of trucks off our streets by utilizing our rivers and waterways for transporting goods I thank the Adams Administration and Con Agg Global for making this private-public partnership possible and look forward to continuing to carry out the initiatives that will make the South Bronx a healthier place to live and work.” “The Community Board was proud to participate in the design and layout of Hunts Point Blue Highway waterside transloading facility located in the Fulton Fish Market,” said Bronx Community Board 2 District Manager Ralph Acevedo “Any mode to mitigate daily truck trips in the District should always be considered The Board looks forward to working with the Fish Market and our local non-profits in developing this waterway as a means of transporting goods in and out of Hunts Point.” The POINT has loudly and consistently advocated for use of our waterways to move food and other commodities distributed by Hunts Point wholesalers,” said The Point CDC President & COO Maria Torres cut off from the mainland by an eight lane highway and besieged by more than 16,000 trucks each work day Turning to the waterfront to meet our basic transportation needs and mitigate some of the worst impacts of traffic congestion in our area is not only smart and just policy but it is consistent with the long history of our community which was first written at the water’s edge.” “Hunts Point is a waterfront community and from time immemorial its fortunes have been tied to people and goods moving among the rivers LI Sound and NY Harbor,” said Greater Hunts Point Economic Development Executive Director Don Eversley “As a veteran of short-sea shipping initiatives in three States I applaud the Fulton Fish Market’s leadership in re-activating our waterways for freight and reducing our reliance on the diesel trucks that ply our neighborhood streets and highways.” In June 2022, the Hunts Point Forward plan was released to create economic opportunity and improve quality of life for New Yorkers in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the South Bronx The plan outlines a 15-year vision shared by the city and the community with more than 70 short- and long-term recommendations for creating family-sustaining jobs enhancing community health and access to healthy food About Con Agg GlobalCon Agg Global is a Bronx-based conglomerate dedicated to sustainable material manufacturing and eco-friendly distribution solutions fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship The Seattle-area mansion that sold for $63 million this week The 9,420-square-foot waterfront luxury home in Hunts Point was once owned by prolific art collector Barney Ebsworth His estate sold the mansion to Bezos in 2019 for a then-record $37.5 million Bezos purchased the home through an entity called Hunts Point Properties Trust. It’s not uncommon for multimillion-dollar real estate deals to list buyers as newly created trusts and limited-liability corporations to obscure the buyer. Business Insider reported in 2023 the Hunts Point Road home and a previously undisclosed portfolio of several Seattle-area properties The Puget Sound Business Journal first reported on the sale this week It’s a three-bedroom, four-bath home on a piece of property along 300 feet of Lake Washington waterfront, The Seattle Times reported in 2019 It features a rooftop deck with a fireplace and a catering kitchen separate from the main kitchen The home also includes an elevator and a glass bridge that connects to a two-story guesthouse The $63 million price tag was a big jump from the most expensive home sales last year The largest sale in 2024 was a $38.9 million Medina mansion The year was a relatively down year for luxury real estate with 14 single-family homes in Western Washington sold for $10 million or more compared with 16 sales in 2023 and 19 in 2022 As of March, the median home price on the Eastside was $1.7 million Bezos purchased the home and several others after his divorce from MacKenzie Scott The Amazon founder announced in November 2023 he was leaving the Seattle area for Florida specifically for the enclave of Indian Creek in the Miami area He said he was moving to the Miami area to be closer to his parents and the growing Blue Origin operations in Cape Canaveral Bezos is the second-richest person in the world with a net worth of $198 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaires list The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page It’s a chaotic Tuesday morning at the produce market of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center the largest food distribution center in the U.S. nestled on the eastern edge of the South Bronx it’s also one of the biggest food hubs in the world narrow outdoor platforms are crowded with people carrying produce from the back of 18-wheelers on one side of the platform into refrigerated warehouses on the other Stepping around boxes of asparagus from California and avocados from Mexico wholesalers haggle over prices above the hum of dozens of trucks the produce will go back into a fleet of trucks and travel across New York City and much of the East Coast Distributing 4.5 billion pounds of food each year the produce market is undeniably crucial to the region’s food supply – but it comes at a cost Thousands of diesel trucks criss-cross the region to end up at the market spewing pollutants into the air that fuel climate change and disproportionately affect the health of the dense low-income communities of color in Hunts Point and other neighborhoods in the South Bronx The produce market plans to reduce its carbon footprint and has received millions in federal funds to do so There is an unprecedented amount of money flowing from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to spur the switch to electric trucking but the future of that funding might be decided in the upcoming presidential election A Kamala Harris administration is likely to expand on steps taken by President Joe Biden to incentivize and build electric vehicle infrastructure while such policies could see rollbacks under an administration of Donald Trump who has said he would prioritize expanding the fossil fuel industry Food security for an entire region comes at a high price and the community surrounding Hunts Point has been paying it “We have no illusions that the largest food distribution market in the country will be moved so how can we make sure that at least the operations are less harmful to people living in the community?” said Arif Ullah a social and environmental justice advocacy group “One important way to do that is through getting these operations off of fossil fuels.” The distribution center is not the sole destination for diesel trucks in the neighborhood of 13,000 residents, where 40% live below the poverty line and roughly 95% identify as Hispanic or Black. Around 15,000 trucks drive each day over the highways that encircle Hunts Point recycling yards and a growing number of shipping warehouses Diesel exhaust is particularly harmful to human health due to the fine particulate matter linked to cancer The air in Hunts Point had an annual mean of 6.2 micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic meter compared to 5.8 micrograms across New York City according to a 2022 survey by the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The produce market hasn’t changed much since the distribution center relocated from lower Manhattan to Hunts Point in 1967 but freight trucks have only gotten bigger with time The trucks that line one side of the market’s platforms often turn into makeshift refrigerators when the warehouses run out of storage A $650 million proposal to redevelop the market would target trucking emissions by updating the facility and installing greener infrastructure The plan includes expanding the refrigerated warehouse space to over 800,000 square feet and building a first-of-its-kind and they need to get started before much of the federal funds expire in 2031 Biden has made electric vehicles an important part of his climate agenda his administration introduced a commercial clean energy vehicle tax credit to incentivize businesses to buy electric or hybrid cars Biden announced he would build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2030 through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program using $5 billion in funds from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The electric vehicle infrastructure program doesn’t require states that receive the money to build charging stations that can accommodate heavy-duty vehicles like freight trucks which critics of the program say is necessary otherwise states will direct all their attention to passenger vehicles the Biden administration in March announced the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy which will help build electric charging and hydrogen refueling stations along the country’s freight corridors and hubs with the goal of a zero-emission freight network by 2040 the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a “Phase 3” rule which sets new emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles starting in model year 2027 The rule doesn’t require those vehicles to be zero emission so companies can comply by building improved internal combustion engines but it’s not the direct pathway to a zero-emission freight industry that environmental advocates want Whatever happens on the national stage could affect Hunts Point as one of the country’s biggest freight hubs If Harris wins the upcoming presidential election she is expected to continue and expand on Biden’s climate agenda including the push for more electric vehicles “Climate change will likely drive a lot of the spending and the investments that a Harris administration would make especially for major infrastructure projects like this,” said Paul Lipson an urban solutions consulting firm that specializes in clean energy and transportation “I can’t imagine that a Harris administration wouldn’t want to maximize opportunities for freight electrification especially in Justice40 communities like Hunts Point,” he said referring to a Biden initiative that promises to funnel 40% of the benefits from certain federal investments “All of the trillions of dollars that are sitting there not yet spent we will redirect that money for important projects like roads and we will not allow it to be spent on the meaningless green new scam ideas,” he said using his pejorative description of the sweeping law Trump also promised to end electric vehicle mandates although Biden has not instituted a mandate but rather emission regulations and incentives to push the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles Trump has claimed Harris wants to take Biden’s rules further with a full transition to electric vehicles “Contrary to what my opponent is suggesting I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive,” Harris said at a campaign rally in Flint At a private meeting with Republican lawmakers in June, Trump reportedly said Biden was forcing people to buy electric vehicles and told them he would undo Biden’s policies once elected, according to Bloomberg The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law were both passed by Congress which means Trump would require congressional approval to significantly alter them Lipson said Trump would likely discontinue Biden’s electric vehicle infrastructure program and do away with federal incentives and tax credits for commercial electric vehicles “Initiatives like a federal rollout and a federal plan for charging stations on major highways including the highways that feed Hunts Point Neither Harris’ nor Trump’s campaign responded to a request for comment State regulations can only do so much for a national hub like the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center where trucks come from all over the country and 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TrendingResidentialSeattleAJeff Bezos tied to Washington state record home sale in Hunts PointBillionaire sells 9K sf mansion for $63M Jeff Bezos with 4053 Hunts Point Road in Hunts Point in Washington (Getty Listen to this article00:001xKey PointsAI Generated.✨This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff The mystery seller of a record-setting $63 million estate outside Seattle has been identified as Jeff Bezos The founder of Amazon.com on Wednesday sold the 9,400 mansion at 4053 Hunts Point Road, in Hunts Point, on Lake Washington northeast of Seattle, the Puget Sound Business Journal reported The buyer in the off-market deal was Cayan Investments The deal shattered a state home sale record set in 2020 when Sunny Singh paid $60 million for another mansion at the tip of Hunts Point Bezos bought the three-bedroom, four-bathroom home in 2019 for $37.5 million, breaking a record set the year before by a $26.75 million sale The estate had once been the home of the late Barney Ebsworth It was among the luxury estates that Bezos has accumulated around Medina and Hunts Point The mansion was appraised at $45.7 million designed by Seattle architect Jim Olson of Olson Kundig sits on 3.2 acres with 300 feet of Lake Washington waterfront It includes a 2,200-square-foot dock for boats and seaplanes valued at $280,000 Bezos still owns the two properties around Seattle The billionaire owns a 30,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion in Medina known as the La Haye estate He purchased a property next door in 1998 for $10 million In 2019, Bezos sold a 4,300-square-foot home in Yarrow Point for $2.75 million In late 2023, the Amazon founder announced that he was leaving greater Seattle after three decades. Early that year, he bought two side-by-side mansions in Miami’s exclusive Indian Creek, then added an $87 million mansion last year His yearlong outlay in the Sunshine State: $234 million — Dana Bartholomew Backed by a $15 Million Grant by the Federal Highway Administration the Charging Facility Will be Located Within the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx Freight-Focused Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Will Deliver on New York City Green Economy Action Plan Mayor Adams’ “PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done,” and Hunts Point Forward NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to lease and operate the city’s first community-driven freight focused electric vehicle charging depot and workforce development hub within the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center (FDC) in the Bronx The charging depot will establish a supportive ecosystem for zero-emission freight in Hunts Point encouraging electric vehicle (EV) adoption by reducing the need for existing tenants to make infrastructure upgrades at their leased locations which is often too costly and time-intensive for tenants to do on their own The charging depot will serve as a critical component of New York City’s Green Economy Action Plan announced in February 2024 that aims to activate electric vehicle charging infrastructures and enable low-carbon alternatives in the transportation sector This first-of-its-kind plan announced by Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYCTalent) lays out a series of commitments and strategies that will bolster economic growth particularly those from environmentally disadvantaged communities to benefit from the nearly 400,000 projected green collar jobs in New York City by 2040 “Hunts Point Market is the breadbasket of America—home to the largest food distribution center in the world—and now thanks to our administration’s investments the path from farm to New Yorkers’ tables will be getting a lot greener,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams we are planting the seed for a new kind of partnership that will include a first-of-its-kind freight-focused electric vehicle charging depot and a workforce development hub that will build a brighter greener future for this bread-and-butter industry both to transform our waterfronts and shorelines into a ‘Harbor of the Future,’ and to implement our ‘Green Economy Action Plan,’ to create 400,000 ‘green-collar’ jobs by 2040 We’re excited to take this next step in our mission to build the economy of the future we expect “The Adams Administration's Green Economy Action Plan set a bold course for the City of New York to pursue economic growth unlock family-sustaining green-collar jobs and work to confront the existential challenge of our time: climate change,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer “Building freight EV charging infrastructure in Hunts Point is another meaningful advancement in the Green Economy and is particularly important because this sizable investment will be made directly in a neighborhood and community that has disproportionately suffered the adverse health impacts caused largely by emissions from fossil fuel-powered vehicles.” “Building the nation’s first community-driven freight-focused electric vehicle charging depot in Hunts Point demonstrates how committed the city is in delivering environmental justice to a neighborhood that has been severely impacted by air pollution while taking a major step for the City’s Green Economy Action Plan and Hunts Point Forward,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball “In addition to the electrification efforts the project will also deliver career-oriented good-paying jobs related to food distribution and clean energy among other relevant industries.” “This RFP will help Hunts Point and surrounding communities in the South Bronx reverse a legacy of environmental injustice by creating the infrastructure to expand low carbon alternatives in the vital freight industry” said Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal “The workforce development hub integrates classroom training and on-site employer partnerships critical to positioning New Yorkers for good paying green collar jobs while helping the city meet its climate goals and making the city more resilient for future generations.” “Now we are seeing how our historic investments in the green economy are making a real difference in communities,” said Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice Executive Director Elijah Hutchinson “The EV charging depot and workforce development hub will help reduce harmful transportation emissions advance better health for Hunts Point residents and create local green jobs – all furthering New York City’s just transition to clean energy.” NYCEDC has also launched a RFP-partner form for potential respondents interested in partnering with other potential Respondents to this RFP or other interested parties Respondent information that has been submitted through the Partner Form will be made available only to other Respondents RFP respondents are encouraged to consider the involvement of community-based organizations and other potential Respondents when developing their proposals “The creation of a community-driven freight electric charging depot is a critical step towards addressing long-term environmental concerns in Hunts Pont” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L the Hunts Point community has been unjustly oversaturated by air pollution due to truck traffic The new charging facility and multi-purpose welcome and workforce center will result in a crucial reduction to emissions while also creating quality jobs preserving Hunts Point as one of the most important employment centers in the city I want to thank NYCEDC for continuing to support The Bronx as a great place to do business.” “Hunts Point and the South Bronx are natural locations for projects that advance New York City's transition to clean energy due to the historic air quality issues from the transportation sector,” said New York State Senator Jose Serrano “Projects that focus on carbon neutrality reduce harmful emissions to help to provide better air quality and benefits to the residents of Hunts Points’ neighborhoods I thank NYCEDC for taking this much-needed step towards sustainability by developing a community-driven freight focused electric vehicle charging depot.” The charging depot is anticipated to include a mix of direct current (DC) fast chargers level 2 chargers for class 3-8 trucks and light duty vehicles reducing a significant barrier to adoption by undercapitalized fleets and independent owner-operators in the South Bronx the redeveloped space will feature a multi-purpose welcome center that will provide information to visitors of the FDC education that highlights the FDC’s history; offer a rest area for driver and users of the charging depot a workforce development hub will feature centralized information about current FDC tenants and on-site job opportunities classroom space for workforce providers to offer training programs and event space for a range of workforce and community-driven events NYCEDC announced the selection of Wildflower to develop the largest public electric vehicle charging station in New York City The development will include an initial 65 EV-ready charging stations available 24/7 and can expand over time to support other vehicles including electric trucks especially as the demand for these sites grows The project is anticipated to complete construction in 2025 the Hunts Point Forward plan was released to create economic opportunity and improve quality of life for New Yorkers in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the South Bronx Responses to the RFP are due by 11:59pm ET on Thursday Visit the NYCEDC RFP webpage for more information An optional information session will be held on Tuesday August 6th 11:00 AM ET and an onsite tour on Thursday The Pilot Will Provide Regulated and Convenient Parking Solutions for Truck Drivers Needing Federally Mandated Rest Breaks and To Reduce Illegal Parking in Residential Areas The Pilot Will Add Approximately 45 Spaces for Tractor Trailers That Were Previously Parking Illegally NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced the launch of the agency’s groundbreaking Overnight Truck Parking Pilot which introduces a new metered parking option in select industrial business zones (IBZ) for commercial vehicles in an effort to improve parking compliance and minimize overnight truck parking in residential areas The pilot will run for one year encouraging businesses to ensure compliance with parking regulations while providing drivers with safe and convenient parking options during legally-mandated rest periods "As the nation's largest city and a global hub for commerce New York City depends on the movement of goods to drive our economy forward but we must also protect neighborhood livability and street safety," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams "This Overnight Truck Parking Pilot is a win-win that will add 45 spaces for tractor trailers to communities long burdened by unregulated truck parking — supporting our vital trucking industry reducing illegal overnight parking in our residential communities and providing truck drivers with the rest they need in a safe and regulated environment We will continue to build a city where safety and quality of life can all thrive together." "We understand the importance of truck deliveries in New York City and our goals is to make them as safe and environmentally-friendly as possible," said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez residential areas and working-class communities bear the burden of illegal overnight truck parking This pilot will address this inequity by offering legal spaces for truck drivers to park in select industrial business zones." The three IBZs selected for the pilot cover areas in three outer boroughs that have been plagued by illegal overnight parking The pilot will cover corridors within the following IBZs Truck operators will be able to use the ParkNYC app to pay for parking which will be available 24 hours a day in eight-hour increments at $10 for each 8-hour session Monday through Saturday (there is no payment for parking citywide on Sundays) businesses are encouraged to sign up for a Park NYC Business Account which will allow for all employee parking transactions to be managed centrally by the business This account allows companies to manage all employee parking transactions through a single Park NYC wallet simplifying the payment process for fleet operations Businesses can ensure compliance with parking regulations while providing drivers with safe and convenient parking options during their mandated rest periods Truck operators may park for consecutive eight-hour periods This pilot launch is the latest step in NYC DOT's freight management efforts to address challenges presented by the increased ordering of goods online and subsequent truck deliveries Loading Zones: Using its web platform and public feedback NYC DOT continues to build upon its success in installing loading zones with over 3,000 loading zones since December 2021 and 500 new ones added last year to combat double parking and blocked bike/bus lanes Blue Highways: This initiative encompasses NYC DOT's efforts with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to promote the use of NYC's waterways to complement roadways to transport goods in and around the city By adding marine facilities to the freight effort the city can reduce its overreliance on trucks reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality Microhubs: NYC DOT proposed rules last month allowing for a three-year microhubs pilot program to offer safe dedicated spaces for truck operators to transfer deliveries onto safer and more sustainable modes of transportation for the last leg of delivery The rules allow for dedicated on-street spaces for delivery vehicles to transfer goods to safer and more sustainable delivery modes On-street microhub zones will be about 80-100 feet in length and NYC DOT expects to launch 20 microhubs over the next year Off-Hour Deliveries: NYC DOT's Off-Hour Deliveries (OHD) program encourages goods delivery during the off-peak hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. in efforts to decrease congestion, double parking, and truck emissions. NYC DOT recently launched its OHD incentives program, offering one-time monetary reimbursements to help businesses make the switch to off-peak deliveries. For more information visit nyc.gov/ohd Commercial Cargo Bikes: Another initiative to address last-mile deliveries in NYC is NYC DOT's Commercial Cargo Bicycle Program which encourages companies to use cargo bicycles to make local deliveries by allowing participants to load and unload in commercial vehicle loading zones and at designated cargo bicycle corrals LockerNYC: NYC DOT launched the LockerNYC year-long pilot program last April to give New Yorkers a safe and secure option for package deliveries and returns to cut down on package thefts and reduce the number of delivery truck trips Automatic Camera Enforcement: The city is also enhancing double parking enforcement through its Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) program over 1,000 buses across dozens of routes are equipped with cameras that automatically capture double parking violations and bus lane obstructions location and time stamp information are then transmitted to NYC DOT for review and processing "Illegally parked trucks have long been a nuisance in Maspeth and many other parts of Queens so I am happy the DOT is taking steps to address this problem," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr "This new pilot program will hopefully encourage truck drivers to take advantage of legal parking options in Maspeth and elsewhere and keep trucks from parking overnight in residential neighborhoods Thank you to Commissioner Rodriguez and his entire team at DOT for being responsive to the public's concerns about this issue." "I'm pleased with the launch of the Overnight Truck Parking Pilot initiative by the New York City Department of Transportation," said State Senator Roxanne Persaud "This program takes a thoughtful approach to addressing the challenges of illegal overnight truck parking in our neighborhoods This ensures that commercial operations can efficiently manage their fleets while minimizing disruptions to our local communities This pilot is a crucial step in the broader efforts to modernize our city's freight management and enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers." "The Overnight Truck Parking Pilot is an important step to bringing much-needed relief to residents who have endured congestion and disruption as well as to truck operators who have not been given clear guidance on how and where to park their vehicles," said Assemblymember Claire Valdez "I thank NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez for prioritizing the needs of neighbors all while enhancing safety for workers and ensuring companies are accountable for a more orderly and better-managed parking system for their employees." "The Overnight Parking Pilot is a significant step forward in addressing the persistent issue of illegal overnight truck parking in District 42 Our residential areas should not be overly congested with commercial vehicles," said Councilmember Chris Banks "This pilot provides businesses with a clear and helps maintain the safety and character of our neighborhoods I look forward to seeing the launch of this pilot program and other initiatives begin to improve the movement of goods while minimizing the impact it has on our communities It is important to balance economic needs with quality of life for our residents and we must keep making strides to make our city safer These efforts will benefit not only businesses and truck drivers but also ensure that our neighborhoods remain vibrant and accessible for everyone." “Deliveries constantly go in and out of the Maspeth IBZ meaning increased truck traffic and double parking while drivers stop to make deliveries DOT’s Overnight Truck Parking Pilot will give truck drivers sanctioned spaces to park their trucks while resting making the streets a safer place for pedestrians and other drivers,” said Councilmember Julie Won “Constituents across our district have voiced safety concerns about illegal truck parking and the street safety risks they pose We look forward to seeing improvements to street congestion and safety as this program progresses.” "Nationally there are 11 trucks on the road for every one parking space nationally," said Trucking Association of New York Vice President of Government Affairs Zach Miller "In a dense urban environment like New York City The consequences of this shortage force truck drivers to either violate federal hours-of-service regulations that mandate rest breaks or park in unsafe or unauthorized locations This is a dangerous choice and is unfair to both the driver and the residents and communities that are impacted This pilot program represents a meaningful step in the right direction—ensuring that drivers have access to parking during their rest hours so that freight can continue to move safely and efficiently throughout the five boroughs while providing relief to neighborhoods that are impacted by overnight truck parking." “Inside Bellevue”, the Bellevue neighborhood spotlight series, is a unique collaboration between The Brazen’s at Windermere Real Estate/Bellevue Commons and Downtown Bellevue Network Drawing upon their over 30 years of experience living the esteemed Brazen family provides an exclusive insider’s perspective on living in Bellevue and the real estate market We are delving into the Bellevue neighborhood of Hunts Point Situated between Evergreen Point and Yarrow Point with Cozy Cove to the east and Fairweather Bay to the west Originally a lake retreat in the early 1900s it has evolved into an exclusive residential area Covering just 0.3 square miles and home to fewer than 400 residents Hunts Point is known for its privacy and well-preserved charm Ranked #1 in per capita income in Washington State the Hunts Point community is renowned as one of the most prestigious real estate locations globally Its strategic location near the 520 Floating Bridge offers easy access to downtown Seattle and a reverse commute to downtown Bellevue Hunts Point boasts a strong tradition of community involvement with events such as the Spring Town Clean-Up and the Fourth of July celebration on Yarrow Point which contribute to the neighborhood’s vibrant character The community is also noted for its generosity with substantial contributions to local charities and organizations Hunts Point features several parks and natural areas which offers scenic walking trails and access to nature Hunts Point frequently ranks among the wealthiest communities in both Washington State and the United States based on per capita income exclusive residential area located on a peninsula The community is served by the Bellevue School District Residents have access to recreational opportunities centered around Lake Washington While Hunts Point itself lacks extensive commercial amenities its proximity to Bellevue and Kirkland provides access to shopping Notable amenities within Hunts Point include Hunts Point Park and many homes with private docks for lake access tree-lined streets are suitable for walking the Hunts Point area was inhabited by the Duwamish people who utilized the land along Lake Washington for fishing and hunting and the region was primarily used for logging and farming a Seattle businessman who purchased a significant portion of the land in the early 1900s Although Hunt had ambitious plans for the area financial constraints prevented their full realization Hunts Point attracted wealthy individuals seeking secluded summer homes but the town remained relatively small and was officially incorporated in 1955 to control land use and development During the latter half of the 20th century Hunts Point became known for luxury real estate with many waterfront properties developed into grand estates The rise of the tech industry in the 1990s further elevated the town’s prestige Hunts Point has preserved its small-town character through strict zoning laws and community efforts maintaining its reputation as a highly exclusive residential area The town operates under a mayor-council system focused on preserving its quiet environment Hunts Point is known for its large estates and waterfront properties with many homes offering direct access to Lake Washington and views of the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains Properties often feature street-to-water lots with over an acre of land The homes in Hunts Point are among the most expensive in the Seattle area Many residences include amenities such as pools With a population of fewer than 500 residents Hunts Point is a quiet and exclusive community The limited access points and gated homes contribute to its privacy and security making it a desirable location for those seeking upscale and secluded living Noteworthy events in Hunts Point include the Annual Hunts Point Clean Up Day which encourages community involvement and allows residents to connect with each other Another significant event is the Seafair on Lake Washington Although Hunts Point does not host Seafair events residents can view the annual Blue Angels airshow from their waterfront properties or take their boats across Lake Washington to view the annual hydroplane races Seafair is a major summer tradition in Seattle and Hunts Point’s location offers prime opportunities to experience this fun event Hunts Point is a short drive from downtown Bellevue The neighborhood is situated near major highways such as SR 520 which facilitates quick commutes to downtown Seattle and other Eastside locations