New York City — Two years ago, a New Yorker who calls himself “Streeter” left his job in marketing to become a soldier in the war on idling.
“Shortly after 6, I’m out on my bike, looking for idling trucks,” Streeter said. “I’m essentially biking 6, 7, 8, 9 hours a day.”
In New York City, it’s against the law for trucks and non-city buses to idle — keeping the engine running while stationary — for more than three minutes. However, the law is rarely enforced…