... Electric Vehicles
Hawaii DOT Implements EV Road Usage Charge
July 9, 2025

The Hawaii Department of Transportation recently implemented a Road Usage Charge or RUC for light-duty passenger electric vehicles or EVs on July 1, following a federally funded three-year research and demonstration project in concert with authorizing legislation passed in 2023. [Above photo by Hawaii DOT] From July 1 forward, EV owners renewing their vehicle registrations More

... Public Involvement
Montana DOT Works to Promote Safe Bicycling
July 9, 2025

The Montana Department of Transportation recently highlighted community outreach initiatives it regularly engages in to promote safe bicycling practices statewide. [Above photo by Montana DOT] Through various programs and events, Montana DOT regularly collaborates with local organizations to enhance bicycle safety, particularly among children. The agency also provides the Bicycling the Big Sky map – available in More

Environmental News Highlights – July 9th, 2025
FEDERAL ACTION

How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape (New York Times)

NEPA

USDOT Issues Revisions to Key NEPA Procedures (AASHTO Journa)

Energy Secretary Announces Updated NEPA Procedures to End Permitting Paralysis and Unleash American Energy (US Department of Energy (media release))

INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY

America’s Hot Garbage Problem (Bloomberg)

New Jersey diverts climate funds to transit system as budget shortfall grows (Daily Climate)

California governor signs sweeping rollbacks of key California environmental review law (The Hill)

Scientists show how smarter flight decisions could help fight climate change (AP)

Sustainable vs renewable energy: What is the difference between the two (Tata Power (blog))

California Awards $26 Million in Sustainable Planning Transportation Grants to Local Projects (California DOT (media release))

ELECTRIC VEHICLES & INFRASTRUCTURE & POLICIES

How California cops are now using simple drones to catch illegal e-bike riders (Electrek)

Action Carting Environmental Services unveils electric collection truck (Recycling Today)

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & EQUITY

Report sets out what cities must do to make shared mobility inclusive (Cities Today)

Climate movement strikes back with first-of-its-kind class action lawsuit against EPA (CBS News)

NATURAL RESOURCES

FHWA, NOCoE Hosting July 9 Road Weather Webinar (AASHTO Journal)

Connecticut DOT Spotlights Pollinator Program Growth (AASHTO Journal)

HEALTH & HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

How Washington State Maps Current - And Future - EV Charging (Route Fifty)

US cities got better for biking: 2025 report (Smart Cities Dive)

West Sacramento’s new Sycamore Trail overpass boosts bicycle and pedestrian connectivity (CapRadio)

'Way too fast': Tensions rise over e-bikes in Bay Area suburbs (SFGate)

New York City launches secure parking for bikes (Bicycle Network)

TRB RESOURCES & RESEARCH & ANNOUNCEMENTS

How much does the introduction of micromobility in hilly cities improve public transportation services? A case study of Busan, Korea (Cities)

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (Office of the Secretary, DOT. (Notice of availability; request for comments))

Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations (FHWA, FRA, FTA, DOT (Interim final rule))

Recission of NHTSA’s 1975 Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (NHTSA (Interim final rule; request for comments))

Procedures for Implementing NEPA; Removal (Army Corps of Engineers (Interim final rule; request for comments))

Procedures for Implementing NEPA; Processing of Department of the Army Permits (Army Corps of Engineers (Interim final rule; request for comment))

Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce (Notice of availability; request for comment))

Transportation for Elderly and Handicapped Persons (FTA (Final rule))