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Houston youth propose solar "urban coolers" at hot bus stops in pilot plan
Summary
City of Houston Youth Ambassadors presented a pilot plan for solar-powered "urban coolers" at high-risk bus stops to reduce heat exposure, proposing a $13,500 three-to-five-stop pilot and partnerships with Metro and local nonprofits.
At an Ed Talk event held in the Lehi Room at City Hall, a team of City of Houston youth ambassadors proposed installing solar-powered "urban coolers" at high-risk Metro bus stops to reduce heat exposure for riders.
The students — identified in presentations as Swami, Veer, Sash and Alois — said Houston summers now produce record heat and dangerous UV exposure and that transit riders face frequent, prolonged waits in direct sun. “Every year, there's nearly 76,000,000 Metro boardings in Houston, and that's 76,000,000 opportunities for Houstonians to get exposed to dangerous conditions,” a presenter said.
The proposal calls for modular, solar-powered kiosks placed at three to five pilot stops in…
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