Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health (Grist)
The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning (Mass Transit (op-ed))
Post-Pandemic, Micromobility Ridership, Cost on the Rise (Government Technology)
Beyond NEPA: Understanding the complexities of slow infrastructure buildout (Clean Air Task Force (commentary))
Derelict vessels present problems for ports (Peninsula Daily News)
Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths (UC Santa Barbara)
MassDOT Unveils Final Plan for Beyond Mobility Plan (Massachusetts DOT (media release))
Caltrans Unveils New Tool to Prioritize Multimodal Infrastructure Investments to Combat Climate Change (California DOT (media release))
E-Bikes Are Half the Bicycle Traffic in Maine's Acadia National Park (Bangor Daily News)
For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure (Texas Standard)
What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)
A new pedestrian and bike bridge for Cloverdale (Sonoma Gazette)
Visualizing Risk for Resilience (TRB (webinar))
Cycling and Scooting Through the Years (USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
Guru Madhavan’s New York Trilogy (Issues in Science and Technology)
Announcement of Meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice of meeting))
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notice of Charter Renewal (EPA (Notice of charter renewal))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for US Wind Inc.’s Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Maryland (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior (Notice of availability; final environmental impact statement))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies (Surface Transportation Board (Notice of vacancies on Federal advisory committee and solicitation of nominations))
The Stream: Balancing Infrastructure and Environment
July 31, 2024
TxDOT Details Value of Environmental Field…
July 31, 2024Northeastern State DOT Projects Win Regional Awards (AASHTO Journal)
US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 (Planetizen)
US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)
How electric vehicles could improve our mental health (BBC (video))
Air pollution impacts from warehousing in the United States uncovered with satellite data (Nature Communications)
Rural Minnesota communities gain expanded public transportation options (Public News Service)
Seven Best Practices for Prioritizing Transit Equity (Kimley-Horn (commentary))
How TxDOT Crews Helped Battle Major Wildfire (AASHTO Journal)
A Love Song to Smelly, Inconvenient, Glorious Mass Transit (CleanTechnica)
A return to remember: Long Beach Airport welcomes public back to its Historic Terminal (Press Telegram)
Sheepskin Trail (PA) gets $1 million boost for expansion (Herald Standard)
New Orleans to expand bike network, offer rebates for e-bikes (Axios New Orleans)
Pedestrian river bridge connecting North Side, northeast Minneapolis draws excitement (Star Tribune)
Coastal path added to U.S. Bike Route 95: National designation could bring tourist dollars to Ventura County, California (VC Reporter)
Creating a Statewide Biking and Walking Database for California (Portland State University)
Massachusetts Receives $360,000 for Mobility Management Pilot Program (Massachusetts DOT (media release))
Designing the Transportation Agency of the Future (TRB (webinar))
Day-to-Day Practices to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Asphalt (TRB (webinar))
Visualizing Risk for Resilience (NCHRP (webinar))
Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airports (ACRP (webinar))
Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (link to pdf))
Announcement of Fiscal Year 2024 Low or No Emission Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Project Selections (FTA (Notice and implementation guidance))
Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027– 2032 and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030–2035; Correction (NHTSA (Final rule; correction))
Notice To Renew the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) (Office of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (Notice))
Rhode Island First State to Complete…
July 24, 2024
Louisiana DOTD Picks Up Award for…
July 24, 2024DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation (USDOT (link to PDF))
Utah DOT Deploys Weather-Resistant Asphalt for Roads (AASHTO Journal)
ADOT reports recovering millions for damage to Arizona highways (Daily Independent)
Washington State Ferries announces partnership for new hybrid-electric vessels (Washington State Department of Transportation (media release))
State accepting applications for innovative sustainability projects for airports (Washington State Department of Transportation (media release))
US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)
Oklahoma DOT Earns National Accolades For Beautification Efforts (Oklahoma DOT (media release))
NOAA announces nearly $220 million for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects (NOAA (media release))
BLM issues decision on herbicides to control noxious and invasive weeds (Bureau of Land Management (media release))
The federal government is giving away a northern Wisconsin lighthouse, but with strings attached (Green Bay Press Gazette)
Infrastructure woes around New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl (WWL-TV (video))
Nationwide long-distance bicycle route expands in the West (Wyoming Public Radio)
Atlanta Cyclists Warn of E-Bike Dangers on Shared Paths (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crowdsourcing Meets Transportation Planning With Bike And Pedestrian Data Counts (Crossroads (blog))
Day-to-Day Practices to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Asphalt (TRB (webinar))
Understanding Airport Air Quality and Public Health Studies Related to Airports, Second Edition (ACRP)
TRB's National Summit on the Future of the Transportation Workforce (TRB (event announcement))
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Approval of Herbicide Active Ingredients for Use on Public Lands (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of availability))
Air Plan Approval; GA; Revisions to the State Implementation Plan Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems Rule (EPA (Final rule))
Federal Management Regulation; Accessibility Standard for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way; Correction (GSA (Final rule; correction))
State DOTs Outline Climate Strategies at…
July 16, 2024
Video Highlights 2023 Reconnecting Communities Summit
July 16, 2024How extreme heat is damaging American transportation infrastructure (PBS News Weekend)
State DOTs could fuel a resurgence in intercity bus travel (State Smart Transportation Initiative)
The Federal Transit Program: 60 Years of Improving Communities (FTA (media release))
Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year (Commercial Carrier Journal)
Officials announce $6.8B grant to fund long-delayed Gateway tunnel between NJ, Penn Station (WABC-TV)
Why Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well-Funded, Equitable, and Resilient (Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (blog))
Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects to Strengthen California’s Climate Resilience (California DOT (media release))
Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles (Transport Topics)
First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio (Government Technology)
Maryland Governor Announces $12.1 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across State (Maryland Governor’s Office (media release))
Ohio Joins California Climate Plan Opponents in US Supreme Court Plea (US News and World Report)
E-Bikes Pedaling Tech into Urban Mobility (Boss Magazine)
Sustainable Solutions to Your Commute Challenges (Minneapolis Regional Chamber (webinar))
Public Infrastructure for Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Proceedings of a Workshop (in Brief -National Academies)
Reducing Traffic Noise Pollution with Improved Sound Barriers (The Hearing Review)
Air Plan Revisions; California; Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Contingency Measure (EPA (Final rule))
Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Low Emissions Vehicles Program (EPA (Final rule))
Notice of Lodging of Proposed Modification of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act (Department of Justice (Notice))
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2023 - FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (FRA (Notice of funding opportunity))
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Notice of solicitation))
Request for Information To Identify Barriers to Planning for Climate Resilience in U.S. Ports (U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (Notice of request for Information))
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; August 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting))
GM to pay $146 million in penalties over excess emissions (Mercury News)
Hydrogen-Powered Train Travels 1,750 Miles on Single Tank (Government Technology)
Oregon to expand the state’s network of EV fast chargers (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
re:Charge and CDTA Launch First Universal Wireless Charging Stations for Electric Bikes (Capital District Transportation Authority (media release))
Compact Cities in Europe Have Lower Carbon Emissions, But Poorer Air Quality (Barcelona Institute of Global Health)
UDOT To Install New Remote Avalanche Control Systems In Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah DOT (media release))
$23.5M Federal Grant Electrifies Maine National Park Buses (Portland Press Herald)
How E-Bikes Won Over Europe (CityLab)
Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Off to Strong Start (Atlanta Regional Commission (blog))
Houston no longer has a bike share network. Will another one be launched? (Houston Public Media)
Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project (Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent))
Air Plan Revisions; California; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))
National Environmental Youth Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting (EPA (Notice of meeting))
Federal Management Regulation; Accessibility Standard for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (GSA (Final rule with 60-day comment Period))
Adoption of Department of Energy Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))
Notice of Availability of a Joint Record of Decision for the Proposed Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; National Marine Fisheries Service; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Record of decision; notice of availability))
Illinois DOT Tailors Mowing Program to…
July 10, 2024
NMDOT Grants to Support Local Beautification…
July 10, 2024New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System (AASHTO Journal)
What it means for the Supreme Court to block enforcement of the EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ pollution rule (AP)
USDOT Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country, Putting More Projects into the Pipeline as Part of Our Infrastructure Decade (USDOT (media release))
New $50 Million Challenge Launched to Support a Safer, More Resilient, and Sustainable Future for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region (National Academies (media release))
Virtual Public Involvement Practices in NEPA (FHWA (link to report))
Virtual Public Involvement Practices in NEPA Iowa Department of Transportation Black Hawk Bridge (FHWA (link to case study))
How maritime interests occupy a vital link in the freight industry (Thinking Transportation (podcast))
US bridges are frequently struck by barges and vessels (Scripps News)
Can government fix the EV infrastructure gap? (Harvard Institute for Business in Global Society)
Studies Support Greater Biofuel Usage To Reduce Transportation Emissions (Brownfield Ag News)
Trucking’s Clean Power Transition Hinges on Infrastructure (Transport Topics)
Inclusive Energy Codes: Bridging the Gap to Achieve Equity and Environmental Justice (USDOE (webinar))
The Roads That Tear Communities Apart (Governing (opinion))
Commission Subcommittee Backs Airport Vegetation Plan (Cape Cod Chronical)
Half the water flowing from US rivers is at risk of pollution due to lax federal regulation: Study (The Hill)
Midwest Floods, Widespread Heat Waves Are Undermining U.S. Transportation Systems (Inside Climate News)
Bike to Work Day is almost here, but cyclist safety remains a year-round project in Colorado (KUNC Radio)
RIDOH Announces Grants for Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation (Rhode Island Department of Health (media release))
FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) National Technical Assistance Center (FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))
FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation (FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation -FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))
Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Solicitation of applications))
2024 Clean Water Act Section 319 Guidelines (EPA (Notice of availability))
Tennessee; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; Supplemental Delegations of Authority (EPA (Notification of supplemental delegations of authority))
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the Sunrise Wind Energy Project Offshore New York (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))
Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy; Corrections (Bureau of Land Management (Final rule; corrections))
Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Forest Service (Notice of adoption of multiple Categorical Exclusions from the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs))
Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 10 for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the U.S. Central Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf - Final Sale Notice (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Final sale notice))
SCDOT Helps Revamp Island’s Palmetto Tree…
July 3, 2024
WSDOT to Begin Fish Habitat Reconstruction…
July 3, 2024
Tennessee DOT Program Taps for Pollination…
June 26, 2024
Inside Roadside Management at Illinois DOT
June 26, 2024The Stream by AASHTO: Digging Down into NEPA (AASHTO Journal)
New Round of Marine Highway Grants Available (AASHTO Journal)
Buttigieg tours Mississippi civil rights site and says transportation is key to equity in the US (AP)
Hearing Examines Post-Pandemic Public Transit Trends (AASHTO Journal)
Minnesota highway projects will need to consider climate impacts in planning (Energy News Network)
WYDOT geologist explains forces at play in ‘Big Fill’ landslide (Jackson Hole Community Radio)
Communities step up their resilience and climate planning (Route Fifty (commentary))
Corps signs agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Red River Waterway Commission to study the deepening of the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway (US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (media release))
Air District to Offer $1,500 to Scrap Old Cars (Contra Costa News)
Hawaiʻi agrees to landmark settlement in youth climate lawsuit (Hawai’i Public Radio)
Transportation challenges for aging rural populations (University of Minnesota)
Public Transportation Subsidies and Racial Equity (Center for New York City Affairs)
Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains (AP)
What Agencies Should Know About the New Accessibility Rule (Government Technology)
State DOTs Helping Expand Critical Pollinator Habitats (AASHTO Journal)
Iowa DOT Details Environmental Value of Mussels (AASHTO Journal)
VDOT makes roadsides a refuge for pollinators (Virginia DOT (media release))
FHWA Announces $22 Million for Transportation Improvements at Yellowstone National Park (FHWA (media release))
TxDOT Turns Two Trucks into Key Messaging Tools (AASHTO Journal)
NJ Transit & Global Transportation Leaders Share Best Practices In Advance Of World Cup (New Jersey Business Magazine)
Somerville, Massachusetts to construct nearly 30 miles of bike lanes by 2030; efforts divide other cities (Boston Herald)
‘It’s out of control’: E-bike crashes and noise concerns spur heated townhall in Ewa (Hawaii News Now (link to video))
Adaptive bikes provide ‘mobility justice’ for Pittsburgh cyclists (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Alaska ‘Data Bike’ Proposal Aims To Reform How DOT Assesses Its Sidewalks, Trails (Alaska Public Media)
New York Governor Announces $97.7 Million to Support Enhancement of Alternative Transportation Options in Local Communities (New York State (media release))
Geospatial Equity Solutions (TRB (webinar))
Hazardous Materials: FAST Act Requirements for Real-Time Train Consist Information (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Final rule))
Notice of Request for Information Related to the Department of Energy’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan (DOE Office of Energy Justice and Equity (RFI))
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Maritime Administration (Notice))
Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (Notice))
Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names Request for Nominations (National Park Service (Request for nominations notice))
