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Oakland, Calif. - August 24, 2006 - The Port of Oakland today will honor five, local truck drivers who have recently completed the Port’s “Truck Replacement Program” and for their role in creating a “cleaner and greener” Port. The event will be held at the Oakland City Hall front steps (One Frank Ogawa Plaza) at 12:00 noon.

This truck replacement program provides financial incentives for owners of heavy-duty trucks to replace their older trucks for “cleaner and greener” trucks. The Port has made a commitment to provide over $2 million to replace approximately 80 trucks used in the Port maritime area. As a direct result of this program, over 15.5 tons of emissions will be reduced during the next five years.

“The Port of Oakland shares everyone’s concern about air quality in our community and the bay area, and we work closely with all of our stakeholders,” said Oakland Board of Port Commissioner President, Anthony Batarse. “This truck replacement program is the direct result of our collaboration with West Oakland residents.”

Featured speakers include Port of Oakland representatives, city officials and U.S. Representative, Barbara Lee (9th Congressional District). After the event, there will be a special truck demonstration that showcases the latest environmental technologies to reduce truck emissions. This recognition event also coincides with “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.”

“Professional truck drivers deliver goods that are used in every home, community, school and business in our region,” said Port of Oakland Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs, Harold Jones. “Across the United States, these dedicated truckers travel more than 170 billion miles and deliver 6.5 billion tons of goods each year."

About the Port of Oakland:
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 19 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is the 4th busiest containerport in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport offers more than 200 daily non-stop flights to 42 domestic and international destinations; and the Port’s commercial real estate includes Jack London Square, Oakland's premier entertainment spot along the waterfront. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. For more information, visit www.portofoakland.com.


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