Recommendations to state and local
governments include:
Retrofit all school and public transit
buses and government owned and contracted diesel vehicles
with pollution control equipment, switch to ultra low
sulfur diesel fuel, and replace worn-out vehicles with
cleaner diesel engines or alternative fuel engines.
Pass anti-idling ordinances on vehicles
waiting to load or unload passengers or freight.
Implement a statewide diesel
vehicle inspection and maintenance program.
The OEC will work with local government officials and
boards to establish diesel cleanup programs and advocate
on behalf of Ohioans for cleaner air. In addition, the
OEC is working at the national level to advocate for federal
legislation to provide funding for state and municipal
fleets to clean up.
