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City of Atlanta | 15 ed temperatures attributed to a global phe- nomenon known as urban heat island effect, a factor which, undoubtedly, contributes to the city’s recognition as “Hotlanta.”Through its commitment to local agriculture, Atlanta has also passed legislation to protect Farmers Markets which operate in the city limits. ADVANCING IN CLEAN TECHNOLOGY Only five short years ago, Atlanta’s air pollu- tion was recognized among the worst in the nation, but its air quality has tremendously improved demonstrating how quickly trends can be reversed through mitigation efforts. Quarles says the city has yet to realize all of its goals for air quality, but while that work continues, several initiatives are providing crucial support to their effort. In one case, a bike-share program (called “viaCycle”) has been launched through a partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology. The City has also invested in more emission friendly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, such as those powering busses at the airport. This summer, Atlanta anticipates opening two additional CNG stations, but those facilities actually follow the opening of Southeast Energy Efficiency & Weatherization Training Center