Knowledge Session: Navigating Federal Policy Changes (AASHTO Journal)

Will America ever stop building more highways? (Washington Post)

EPA Chief Michael Regan Wants to Advance Environmental Justice (With the Energy Industry’s Help –Time)

Reforming the Governance of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (Center for American Progress)

The domino effect of transport sector decarbonization (GreenBiz)

USDOT Releases 2023 Equity Action Plan Update (USDOT (media release))

Maryland Governor unveils $90M for environmental initiatives (WJZ-TV)

Maine towns confront climate choice: Rebuild a road or save a marsh? (Portland Press Herald)

NYC plans 6 new waterfront shipping hubs to replace truck freight with barges (Gothamist)

Here are 8 ways building bike lanes benefit more than just bicyclists (Momentum)

New EV Hybrid stickers for first responder safety are ready for Wisconsin license plates (Wisconsin Department of Transportation (media release))

California Ports Deploying Air Pollution Capture for Ships (Transport Topics)

Maryland transportation officials have ambitious climate goals - can they get there? (Baltimore Banner)

Transportation is polluting North Texas air. Officials seek about $200M for solutions (KERA Radio)

People are moving out of cities with poor air quality - but many end up facing other climate risks (CNBC)

California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet (Caltrans (media release))

How Does Eco Restoration Improve Environmental Justice? (WGBH)

UMass Amherst study shows low income communities in Mass. are twice as likely to have poor roads (New England Public Media)

Louisiana v. EPA: A Turning Point for Title VI and Environmental Justice? (Troutman Pepper (opinion))

Federal judge ends Florida’s oversight on wetland development (Tampa Bay Times)

Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation (Illinois Department of Transportation (blog))

'A race to the bottom': Indiana wetlands bill could affect Great Lakes, Mississippi River (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

These Photos Capture Every First and Last Subway Stop in New York City (Smithsonian)

City Of Newport Beach, California Launches E-Bike Safety Page (Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Patch)

A closer look at Charlotte’s ‘roads-first’ mobility plan (WFAE Radio)

The 5 Principles That Make America’s Best Bike Lanes: A Lot More Than Painted Lines (Velo)

Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility (PYMNTS)

Review of Approaches for Managing Pollutant Loads in Highway Stormwater Runoff Meeting 2 (TRB)

Airport Energy Resiliency Roadmap (ACRP)

Planning for the Emergence of Urban Air Mobility at Aviation Facilities (ACRP (webinar))

2023 Trend Report for Planners (American Planning Association)

Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE); Notice of Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice))

Draft Approach for Implementation of the EPA Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials; Notice of Availability, Webinar and Request for Comment (EPA (Notice))

Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast; Geographic Information System Files (Coast Guard (Notice of availability))

National Wetland Plant List (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Procedures To Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources (Army Corps of Engineers (Proposed rule))

Notice of Call for Nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Leasing and Site Assessment Activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Congressional Leaders Share Transportation Priorities (AASHTO Journal)

Congressional Budget Office projects Biden green energy plan will cost much more than initial estimate (CNBC)

Can 15-Minute Cities Work in America? (CityLab)

US drivers logged more miles than ever in 2023 (Spectrum News 1)

EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities (EPA (media release))

New York’s $15 Congestion Pricing Aims for Mid-June Start Date (CityLab)

Dear Colleague Letter: FTA highlights importance of adhering to NEPA Schedules (FTA)

Georgia Ports working to block private port nearby citing traffic concerns (WJCL-TV)

California recommends changes to leasing properties under freeways after major fire (AP)

The Greening of Transportation: We’ll need new inventions and novel adaptations to decarbonize the sector (IEEE Spectrum)

New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future (AP)

Shell permanently closes all of its hydrogen refueling stations for cars in California (Hydrogen Insight)

Lawsuit sparked by recent Tahoe Regional Planning Agency decisions (Tahoe Daily Journal)

To Sell Congestion Pricing Plans, Don’t Mention Climate Change (Government Technology)

USPS announces 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets (Parcel and Postal Technology International)

Sustaining Rosa Parks’ Struggle for Transit Equity (The Good Men Project)

Want to reform housing? Take a look at parking (Route Fifty)

On the Issues: Natural Gas Pause, Clean Energy Equity, and More (Resources.org)

The growing inadequacy of an open-ended Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale in a warming world (PNAS)

Los Angeles once had its very own wooden freeway for bikes. Then came the cars (SFGate)

Public health and urban planning go hand in hand. Why aren’t we doing more to promote cycling? (Healthy Debate)

New Infrastructure Projects Aim to Enhance Walkability in Houston (Greater Houston Partnership)

What Vision Zero Has And Hasn't Accomplished (NPR’s Consider This (podcast))

TRB's Transportation Symposium on Environment, Energy, and Livable Economies (TRB)

The Drive for Dollars: How Fiscal Politics Shaped Urban Freeways and Transformed American Cities (University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)

Processing of Department of the Army Permits; Procedures for the Protection of Historic Properties (Army Corps of Engineers (Proposed rule))

Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (Maritime Administration (Notice of solicitation for membership))

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers (Transport Topics)

US politicians unite across party lines over e-bike battery regulation (Cycling Weekly)

Can a National Zoning Atlas Chart a Way Out of the US Housing Crisis? (CityLab)

FAA Announces Nearly $250 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States (FAA (media release))

To fight climate change, micromobility is a better option than overpriced transit projects (The Hill (opinion))

NCDOT Seeks Information on New Mobility Technologies (AASHTO Journal)

Maps, data show how near-term climate change could affect major port cities on America's East Coast (CBS News)

Arizona DOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations (Queen Creek Sun Times)

Climate change is causing a pothole plague. Are robots and self-healing pavement the solution? (BBC News)

Truck Makers Launch Zero-Emission Infrastructure Coalition (Transport Topics)

Equity Engagement for Transportation Agencies (AASHTO Journal (video))

Meet the woman in charge of Chicago's fight against pollution, environmental injustice (WLS-TV)

Montana State University Gets $10M for Tribal, Rural Energy and Environmental Justice (Native News Online)

FAA: Bird strikes growing concern for commercial, private aircraft (InvestigateTV)

Solar fence stops snow and generates electricity (Minnesota Public Radio)

Fish and Wildlife: Restoring coastal wetlands and building coastal resiliency (Dredging Today)

Restored Wetland Emits Unexpected Levels of Greenhouse Gas (AzoCleantech)

Damage To Ancient Sites May Scuttle Southeast Mesa, Arizona Railway (Queen Creek Tribune)

Indiana DOT forwards new rail crossing safety measures (WTHI-TV)

Minnesota Awards Active Transportation Grants (KEYC-TV)

KDOT Grants Funding Active Transportation Alternatives (WDAF-TV)

$500M Dallas transportation bond proposal devotes less than 2% to ‘Vision Zero' road safety plan (KXAS-TV)

Biking In Cities Can Be So Complicated, And Map Apps Can Only Help So Much (Marketplace)

Transit Desperately Needs Innovation. Why Pick on Microtransit? (CityLab (perspective))

Container Port Landside Congestion Experiences and Solutions (TRB (webinar))

An Emergency Management Playbook for State Transportation Agencies (NCHRP)

Traffic safety for all road users: A paired comparison study of small & mid-sized U.S. cities with high/low bicycling rate (Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research)

Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project (FHWA (Notice))

Notice of Availability: Joint Development Circular C 7050.1C and Response to Comments (FTA (Notice))

Shipping Safety Fairways Environmental Impact Public Scoping Meetings (Coast Guard (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to the State Implementation Plan Conformity Rule (EPA (Proposed rule))

Public Meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council; Withdrawal (USDA (Notice of meeting; withdrawal))

USDOT Issues $4.9B in Infrastructure Project Grants (AASHTO Journal)

US House Advances Bill to Protect Moving Privacy (Transport Topics)

No, the federal government isn’t banning funny highway signs (Verify)

USDOT Gives Truck Parking Projects $292 Million in Grants (Transport Topics)

Airports are finally back to their pre-pandemic normal, Fitch says (Route Fifty)

The Fight Over Building Denser Housing Near Transit In Washington State (Washington State Standard)

Train-tunnel idea faces fresh scrutiny from Broward amid fierce transportation debate (South Florida Sun)

West Virginia Division Of Highways Discusses Rollout For The State’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (MetroNews)

Federal Grant Advances Plans for California’s First Wind Port in Humboldt (The Maritime Executive)

Pennsylvania's First EV Charging Station Completed Under Federal Program Opened, One of the First States to Reach this Milestone (Pennsylvania DOT (media release))

NJ Transit scraps plan for gas-fired backup power plant, heartening environmental justice advocates (AP)

Hydrogen Is Still a Heavy Lift for Clean Transportation (Government Technology)

Low-carbon flights are approaching. Will airports be ready? (Ground Support Worldwide)

What is environmental racism and what can we do about it (University of Toronto)

Dialogue on Disability: How to eliminate barriers to accessible housing and transportation (WXXI Radio’s)

Crosswalk Visibility Is a Safety and Equity Issue (The Elm)

Tribal Sovereignty: A Step Toward Environmental Justice (National Resources Council of Maine (blog))

MDOT and OFME seeks proposals for Michigan $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge (Michigan DOT)

Electrified Barriers Installed on Top of Wildlife Guards To Help Keep Large Wild Mammals out of a Fenced Road Corridor (Montana Department of Transportation)

Oil field road traffic disrupts North Slope caribou more than previously recognized (Alaska Beacon)

Share Your Historic Route 66 Story! (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Bike Path (Marin Independent Journal)

Colorado Governor Announces Partnership Between CDOT’s Bustang and X Games (Longmont Leader)

Yes, Paris has its own bicycle hearse (Momentum)

Portugal home to the oldest traffic sign in the world (Portugal News)

Baltimore's bike infrastructure is slowly becoming safer for bicyclists, pedestrians (WJZ-TV)

Tampa’s Vision Zero Initiative Gaining National Attention (Tampa Free Press)

PA Department of Health Announces Grant Opportunities to Make Communities More Pedestrian-Friendly (Pennsylvania Department of Health (media release))

Container Port Landside Congestion Experiences and Solutions (TRB (webinar))

Evaluation of Change and Clearance Intervals Prior to the Flashing Yellow Arrow Permissive Left-Turn Indication (NCHRP)

How AI is Shaping Weather Research and Forecasting: An Interview with Amy McGovern (National Academies)

Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond (National Academies)

How Are E-Scooter Speed-Limiter Settings Associated with User Behavior? Observed Speeds and Road, Sidewalk, and Bike Lane Use in Austin, TX, and Washington, D.C. (Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board)

Federal Share Flexibility Pilot Program (FHWA (Notice))

National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast (Coast Guard (Notice of intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; notice of virtual and in- person scoping meetings; and request for comments))

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; March 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Construction Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport, March 31, 2024, Through October 26, 2024 (FAA (Notification of limited waiver of the slot usage requirement))

Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice))

National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah Available; Request for Information; Period Extension (Maritime Administration, (Notice of vessel availability and request for information period extension))

State DOTs Outline Ongoing ‘Moonshot Project’ Efforts (AASHTO Journal)

TRB Plenary: The Mental Health Needs of Transportation (AASHTO Journal)

Supreme Court case could limit executive power on climate, energy (Axios)

Governors propose spending billions on overdue infrastructure projects (Route Fifty)

EPA Launches Regional Roadshows for Climate Change, Environmental Justice (Waste 360)

DOE Announces $34 Million to Improve the Reliability, Resiliency, and Security of America’s Power Grid (US Department of Energy (media release))

NY Congestion Pricing Plan Violates US Constitution, NJ Governor Says (CityLab)

North Dakota DOT to build EV charging stations (WZFG Radio)

A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping (NPR)

Recycled Roadways That Charge EVs Are Closer Than You Think (Government Technology)

How innovations in sustainable engineering are shaping the energy systems. (ET Energyworld (opinion))

US air pollution rates on the decline, but pockets of inequities remain (Columbia University)

How safe is the air? Here's how to check and what the numbers mean (WUSA-TV)

TRB Session: Protecting for Vulnerable Road Users (AASHTO Journal)

America’s Biggest Universal Basic Mobility Experiment Is Taking Place in L.A. (Next City)

EV Infrastructure Falls Behind in Rural, Northern Canadian Communities (The Energy Mix)

Ten years into Vision Zero, NYC grapples with lack of infrastructure for e-bikes (WNYC Radio)

Achieving Inclusivity, Sustainability and Connectivity with BRT Systems (Complete Corridors Conversations (blog)  )

Michigan using some ARPA money to conserve wetlands to help reduce cyanobacterial blooms (Michigan Public)

Buttigieg Compares Current EV Charger Push To 1930s New Deal Airport Boom (Jalopnik)

National Trust For Historic Preservation Launches the Preserve Route 66: Share Your Story Campaign (KAMR/KCIT-TV)

To Ease Housing Crunch, Theme Parks Are Becoming Homebuilders (CityLab)

Will long-term operation of constructed wetlands become a source of pollution itself? (Frontiers Journals)

Saint Petersburg, Russia Metro Offers Architectural Lessons for American Transit (The Urbanist)

The Best New US Bike Lanes of 2023 (People for Bikes)

Town of Ladysmith, BC eyes active transportation requirements at future developments (Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle)

Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults in COVID-19 (TRB (webinar))

Homelessness: A Guide for Public Transportation (TCRP)

200 US cities will fall short of sustainable energy goals despite pledging to transition by 2050, says study (Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability)

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (Advisory Council/Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

Marine and Coastal Area-Based Management Advisory Committee Meeting (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Notice of open public meeting))

Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast (Coast Guard (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC); Notice of Public Meeting (EPA (Notice of meeting))

FHWA Issues $623M in Charging/Fueling Grants (AASHTO Journal)

$32.5 Million in Funding to Advance Transportation Electrification in USA (CleanTechnica)

What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund (GreenBiz)

Idaho governor sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities (AP)

LA on a Mission to Electrify Transportation By the 2028 Olympics (Government Technology)

California Pushes Electric Trucks as the Future of Freight (New York Times)

Maryland Governor Joins U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Partners to Announce $15 Million in Funding for New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across Maryland (tate of Maryland (media release))

ow 3 states are attacking carbon emissions from transportation (Smart Cities Dive)

Embracing the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, or Not? (Advanced Clean Tech News)

Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules (Transport Topics)

Electric school buses are a breath of fresh air for children (Grist)

Separating myth from reality on climate change (Aspen Daily News)

Colorado's environmental justice efforts need a boost from lawmakers, advocates say (KCDO-TV)

Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative hopes to provide low cost, accessible kamaʻāina transportation (Kauai Now)

How clean is the upper Mississippi River? New report finds signs of improvement and emerging threats (Milwuakee Journal Sentinel)

No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways (AP)

NYCDOT’s “Smart Curbs” Test on Upper West Side Will Pit Car Owners Against Bikes and Pedestrians (West Side Spirit)

Chicago panel gets earful about need for greater bicycle safety (WBBM Radio)

Richmond Bridge Bike Path Has an Amazing View - and an Uncertain Future (KQED Radio)

Public Health Research and Surveillance Priorities from the East Palestine Train Derailment Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief (National Academies)

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; February 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting))

Request for Nominations for the Working Group on Covered Resources to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA (Notice))

Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Final Restoration Plan 4 and Environmental Assessment: Restoration of Wetlands, Coastal, and Nearshore Habitats; Nutrient Reduction (Nonpoint Source); and Provide and Enhance ... (Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice of availability))

Solicitation for Annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notice))

Restoration Planning To Address 1999 Oregon-Washington Coast Mystery Oil Spill (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice of intent to conduct restoration planning))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice; request for comments))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice; request for comments))

Environmental Management Advisory Board (Office of Environmental Management, DOE (Notice of renewal)  )

AASHTO Seeks to Defer ‘Buy America’ Rules for EV Systems (AASHTO Journal)

AASHTO Comments on Proposed Air Quality Rule Changes (AASHTO Journal)

The Climate Lawsuit Three Presidents Tried to Kill Is Finally Going to Court (Heatmap)

Want More Transit (and Federal Funding)? Build Housing That Supports It (CityLab)

The Electric-Vehicle Transition Is Quietly Surging Ahead (American Prospect)

The Invisible Railroad Problem (American Prospect)

Why Cities Are Turning to Climate Change Dashboards (Government Technology)

Electric vehicle sales are slowing. No need for panic yet, insiders say. (ABC News)

Wyoming DOT gauges interest in electric vehicle charging stations (Wyoming News Exchange)

Critical Infrastructure Is Sinking Along the US East Coast (Wired)

Wider bike lanes (and no more door-zones!) coming to N Willamette this year (BikePortland)

How Google Is Using AI To Help Seattle Reduce Traffic And Emissions (CBS Evening News)

California’s Plan to Phase Out Gasoline-Only Vehicles Faces Regulatory Review (Motor Mouth)

The Regulation of Air Pollution That Crosses State Borders (Columbia University (opinion))

New York City union sues to block city congestion pricing plan (Reuters)

Improving Transportation Equity for all by Centering the Needs of Marginalized and Underserved Communities (Minnesota DOT (report))

Alabama TSA Officer Brightens Deaf Community’s Travel Experience (TSA (media release))

WSDOT Project Deters Debris Flows from Burn Areas (AASHTO Journal)

Transforming the Santa Monica Airport Into a Great Park (Planetizen)

Golden Gate Bridge’s Suicide Net Is Finally Complete (AP)

Transportation Agencies and Partners Address Bridge Suicide Prevention (Tolling Points (blog))

Oklahoma DOT seeks public input on new Active Transportation Plan (KTUL-TV)

City of Asheville’s new Active Transportation Committee gets moving (AVL Today)

Delray Beach, Florida rolls out preliminary $100 million long-term plan for bicyclists, pedestrians (Palm Beach Post)

Costa Mesa installs crosswalk on Wilson Street, where a vigilante painted one last year (Daily Beat)

TRB Webinar: Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults in COVID-19 (TRB)

Wildlife Crossings Improve Traffic Safety and May Protect Biodiversity (FHWA Public Roads)

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems for Fiscal Year 2024 (Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Notice))

Renewable Energy Modernization Rule; Correction (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (Proposed rule; correction))

Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations; Consistency Update for Maryland (EPA (Final rule))