Letter: Southern California has seen the ugly effects of inland ports. Utah should take note.
I grew up in San Bernardino, California. Our home rested on the crest of a hill affording us a view of the entire city and Inland Empire. Gradually...
I grew up in San Bernardino, California. Our home rested on the crest of a hill affording us a view of the entire city and Inland Empire. Gradually, the distant view was marred by smog. It got so bad that it was difficult to see more than a quarter mile away. Then, our inland port was built, promising jobs, growth and opportunities for residents. Growth came from traffic and increased pollution. Nearby neighborhoods were ruined. It now appears to be an oasis of warehouses. I was too young and too involved in my own life to care when the port was proposed.