Electric Vehicles
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently issued $37 million to support the construction of publicly accessible electric vehicle or EV chargers in the Southeastern portion of the state: encompassing Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. [Above photo via the City of Philadelphia] That funding – part of the Community Charging phase of the federal More
Active Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation recently issued $97 million in federal funding via its Transportation Alternatives Program or TAP to 30 local communities to support projects that promote alternative modes of travel, such as walking, biking, or hiking. [Above photo by NYSDOT] TAP – supported by funds from the Federal Highway Administration – More
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Linking housing affordability to successful transit: Lessons from Colorado's Transit Oriented Communities law (Niskanen Center)
Ecology and Politics: Collective Action and Environmental Justice (Columbia Climate School)
Invasive aquatic weed hydrilla found in Oregon for first time (Capital Press)
Why should emergency managers care about historic preservation? (Place + Resilience)
Changes to Historic Preservation Law Section 106 (WJCT Public Media (video))
Map: These Minneapolis traffic lights carry hidden danger for cyclists (Axios Twin Cities)
Amtrak's Bridgeport, Illinois railyard to get environmental review after community pressure (Chicago Sun-Times)
World Cup’s lessons will help cities, transit agencies with the 2028 Olympics (Smart Cities Dive)
20 Years of California Climate Law: Gov. Newsom and Former Gov. Schwarzenegger Lead Milestone Celebration (Post News Group)
NHTSA Moves to Modernize Tire Safety Standards (NHTSA (media release))
Official Release of the MOVES6 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity (EPA (Notice of availability))
Recertification of Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (Coast Guard, DHS (Notice of recertification))
Notice of Charter Renewal and Request for Nominations for the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Notice of meeting))
Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, Port of Iberia, Louisiana (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice; withdrawal))
