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example— NY Food Truck Association has forty two members — of which 40% now <br /> have B&Ms. *Seven myths and realities about food trucks <br /> 3. Food trucks also promote more vibrant environments, for example in Portland, FTs <br /> have helped to encourage additional pedestrian traffic and promote social <br /> interaction in the public realm. This has a positive impact on revitalizing urban <br /> spaces and strengthening neighborhood vitality. *Case study on food truck vendors <br /> in Portland from re:streets.org <br /> 4. As development continues to grow in SB there are several outlying areas that have <br /> minimal food options. FTs will be able to provide dining options to places like Noble, <br /> Nello, Ignition Park, Rum Village and Ameriplex. Manufacturers like this frequently <br /> have a limited lunch hour, these trucks would serve as a good option for employees <br /> as well as a captive audience for FTs. One of the concerns that we hear from new <br /> companies as they look at these areas for development is that these locations are in <br /> food deserts, FTs are a creative way to address this concern. <br /> 5. Food Trucks strengthen local business by creating opportunities for local mechanics, <br /> local food vendors, and restaurants— in the form of commissary kitchens <br /> 6 <br />