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| Yusufi Vali, Director of MOIA |
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| Boston Mayor Kim Janey |
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| Celina Barrios-Millner, Chief, Equity and Inclusion |
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| Marty Matinez，Chief of Health and Human Services |
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| Kate Forde, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Housing Stability |
星期四, 4月 15, 2021
波士頓移民進步辦公室邀Kim Kaney市長和族裔社區媒體晤談
Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Data Reporting Requirements for Transportation Network Companies
Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Data Reporting Requirements for Transportation Network Companies
Legislation
Builds on Most Stringent Background Check System for Rideshare Companies in the
Country
BOSTON — The
Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation to build on the
Commonwealth’s comprehensive oversight of Transportation Network Companies
(TNC) by improving public safety requirements and obtaining additional ride
data to assist with transportation planning, congestion management, and vehicle
emissions tracking. Additionally, An
Act Relative to Transportation Network Companies would provide needed flexibility for the ban on
surge pricing during a State of Emergency, and expand the types of companies
subject to state TNC laws and regulations.
“The safety of Massachusetts residents and
visitors is our top priority and this legislation will institute additional
public safety measures for passengers and law enforcement, provide important
information to transportation planners and reduce administrative burdens for
cities and towns,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The
Commonwealth was a national leader in providing background checks and a
regulatory framework for the rideshare industry, and as the industry evolves
into an important element of our transportation system, we are pleased to file
this bill ensuring that the Commonwealth’s transportation network can continue
to grow in a safe and responsible manner.”
“This legislation continues our
Administration’s efforts to promote economic growth and modernize our
transportation system, and we look forward to working with our partners in the
Legislature to move this bill forward and ensure safe, reliable transportation
options for all Commonwealth residents,” said
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Critically, this legislation will make sure communities
are provided the information they need to make local infrastructure and
environmental planning decisions.”
“Transportation emissions account for over 40
percent of climate-changing emissions in Massachusetts, so the Baker-Polito
Administration is working hard to reduce these emissions and protect Commonwealth
residents,” said Secretary of Energy and
Environmental Affairs Kathleen Theoharides. “As the rideshare industry continues to grow in the
Commonwealth, this legislation would ensure we have the data we need to combat
climate change and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.”
“From a public safety
perspective, this bill will greatly enhance our efforts to protect TNC
users,” said Secretary of
Public Safety and Security Thomas Turco. “By strengthening the laws
against ‘account renting,’ creating a criminal penalty for misusing riders’
personal information, and adding additional regulatory safeguards, it will help
ensure that riders know whose car they’re entering and that they can do so
safely.”
The Administration previously filed An Act Relative to Public Safety and Transparency by
Transportation Network Companies in 2019, but today’s legislation includes a newly filed provision that gives the
Department of Public Utilities (DPU) exclusive authority to regulate large
livery companies operating throughout the state on a digital network. This provision will ensure that livery
companies operating on a digital network with over 100 drivers will be
subject to the statewide TNC laws and regulations. Smaller livery
companies will remain regulated at the municipal level, regardless of whether
they operate on a digital network.
The proposal would build on Massachusetts’s
TNC safety and enforcement laws, some of the most stringent and comprehensive in
the country, by:
· Increasing fines and penalties, up to two and
half years in a House of Correction, for the practice of “account renting,” or
allowing another individual to utilize a TNC driver’s account or identity, to
provide TNC services.
· Making it a criminal offense for a driver to
exploit the personal information of a rider to stalk, harass or defraud a
rider.
· Implementing tougher penalties for drivers
who:
o Fail to maintain a driver certificate or a
background check clearance certificate
o Fail to display TNC vehicle decals
o Fail to maintain adequate insurance, or carry
proof of a TNC vehicle inspection
This legislation also allows for new
transportation data to be collected from TNCs and eases the administrative
burden on small towns. Specifically, the bill will:
· Authorize the DPU to obtain more detailed trip
data from TNCs on a monthly basis that can then be shared in an anonymous and
confidential manner with state agencies, municipalities and local organizations
for planning purposes.
o The more detailed data called for in this
legislation includes total miles and minutes when drivers are en route to pick
up riders and when they are providing rides; whether riders were successfully
matched for shared rides; and additional data on accidents and reasonable
accommodations.
· Allow better emissions data to be collected by
requiring TNCs to report the total miles and minutes that each vehicle is on
the road, together with vehicle make, model and year information.
· Reduce the reporting requirements for
communities that receive $25,000 or less annually from TNCs and allow those
communities to make spending decisions on those relatively small funds without
going through their local appropriation process.
The additional data will help transportation
planners analyze how rides impact transportation infrastructure and the
environment, and allow them to make more informed decisions about the location
of dedicated bus lanes, specific investments in infrastructure, and overall
impacts from vehicle emissions.
The legislation also gives the DPU the authority
to determine whether it is appropriate to permit transportation network
companies to utilize surge pricing during a State of Emergency. Enabling surge
pricing under certain circumstances and with appropriate limitations could
increase the supply of drivers, which reduces wait times and ensures reliable
transportation options.
政府如何運作 一次免費課程
(Boston Orange)麻州亞美局(AAC)和麻州論壇(Commonwealth Seminar)合作，將於4月24日(週六)中午12點至下午3點半，在臉書及Zoom上舉辦一次免費課程，解說麻州政府如何運作，立法流程，期以協助亞裔社區領袖更有效的為社區服務，或參選公職。
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Join the Asian American Commission and the Commonwealth Seminar for a 1-day session on April 24 from 12-3:30! It will be an intensive training session focused on teaching Asian American leaders how the legislative process really works. By giving an insiders' view of the process, our goal is to encourage diverse leaders to become effective advocates and to pursue careers in public service.
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星期三, 4月 14, 2021
華裔社區組織合作中文新冠疫苗說明講座 (圖片)
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| 華人前進會主任陳玉珍。 |
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| 波士頓市移民進步辦公室主任Yusufi Vali強調所有族裔移民都是 波士頓的一部分。 |
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| 波士頓市移民進步辦公室幕僚長暨資源經理Agnes Chang。 |
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| 波士頓市長亞裔聯絡員許麗莎(Lisa Hy)。 |
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| 伍劉寶敏醫生。 |
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| 亞美社區發展協會主任劉安琪(Angie Liu)用普通話做說明。 |
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| Sabrina Chau說明大同藥房和BCNC合作，在包氏文藝中心 為居民施打新冠疫苗。 |
百人會發聲明 支持國會通過"無恨法"
Committee of 100
Announces Support for Legislations to Monitor and Curb Hate Crimes, Help
Victims
New York, NY (April
14, 2021) – As the U.S. Senate begins consideration of the
COVID Hate Crimes Act this week, Committee of 100 is announcing its support of
the legislation and the related NO HATE Act. Committee of 100’s endorsement
recognizes the horrific recent increase in violent attacks against the Chinese
American and AAPI community, but also the opportunity for a broad coalition to
move forward on long-overdue policy solutions to curb the discrimination
millions of Americans face every day.
In collaboration with leading organizations in the AAPI, African American,
Latino, and Jewish American communities, Committee of 100 offers support for
these two pieces of legislation. For more than 30 years, Committee of 100 has
promoted the full inclusion of Chinese Americans in all aspects of American
life. The COVID Hate Crimes Act and the NO HATE Act will give law enforcement
agencies better tools to monitor, prevent, and respond to hate crimes and
improve resources available for victims.
The following statement was issued by Zheng Yu Huang, President of Committee of
100:
"Committee of 100 has called on lawmakers and law enforcement to combat
the rise in violence, hate, and racism against Chinese Americans and the Asian
American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community. Now is the time for action.
Committee of 100 is proud to support the COVID Hate Crimes Act and
the NO HATE Act, both of which give law enforcement agencies better
tools to monitor, prevent, and respond to hate crimes. We urge lawmakers to
quickly enact these legislations to combat the hate, violence, and negative
stereotypes facing the AAPI community.”
波士頓公圖館借書遲還不再罰款
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打疫苗得搭車? 全美亞裔耆英中心和Lyft合作提供費用協助
Lyft and National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) Partner to Help Provide Access to Free or Discounted Rides to Vaccine Appointments
[Seattle/Los Angeles/Chicago/Washington DC] (April 14, 2021) – The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) today announced that in partnership with Lyft, they will provide access to free or discounted rides for Asian American Pacific Islander older adults throughout the country to get to and from vaccination sites. This is made possible in part through support from fellow Lyft partner, Chase. The collaboration is part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign, which is mobilizing a coalition of partners to provide access to rides to and from vaccination sites across the country.
“Our partnership with Lyft allows for a collaborative solution to support our most vulnerable community members,” said Joon Bang, President & CEO, NAPCA. “COVID-19 has amplified transportation insecurity and with the continued increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, our initiative seeks to prioritize safety and transportation access for Asian American and Pacific Islander older adults. We’re thankful for all of the teams at Lyft and Chase for standing with our community and working with us to help put our elders first.”
“Access to reliable transportation represents a major barrier to care for millions of Americans across the country, especially for vulnerable communities” said Heather Foster, Head of National Policy Engagement, Lyft. “The strength of all of our partners, including the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA), combined with our ability to address transportation barriers enables us to support equitable vaccine access to those who need it most.”
Individuals in need of transportation access from the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) can email admin@napca.org or call 1-800-336-2722 (English), 1-800-582-4218 (廣東話/Cantonese), 1-800-683-7427 (普通话/Mandarin), 1-800-582-4259 (한국어/Korean), and 1-800-582-4336 (Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese) or visit www.napca.org for more support. To learn more about how Lyft is helping people book vaccine rides for themselves or a loved one, or to fund a ride for someone in need, please visit the Lyft website4月15 波士頓團結日
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劍橋市撥款60萬元協助小企業 每筆最高6000元4/24截止申請
The City of Cambridge today announced the availability of $600,000 in grants for Cambridge small businesses through the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF) and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA).
The City of Cambridge’s MDRF & CRA Grant for small businesses will result in the awarding of grants of up to $6,000 per eligible applicant, which will not have to be repaid. Grant applications will only be accepted from April 14, 2021 until May 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The MDRF and CRA Program will prioritize businesses that have not yet received funding from other programs. There is no guarantee that small businesses will secure a grant or receive the maximum amount of funds. Grant funds are based on a business’s documentation. Applications will be reviewed after the May 7, 2021 deadline. Allowable business expenses may include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), average rent, salaries, utilities, cost of goods, and outdoor dining infrastructure costs not covered by other programs.
The Grant Program is being funded with $400,000 from the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and $200,000 from the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a combined $600,000.
Those with questions or in need of assistance can call 617-349-9775 or email MDRFGrantBusiness@cambridgema.gov. Translation and interpretation services are available upon request.
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