Rail Resiliency Bulletin July 2024 (FRA)

Court rules against LNG terminal and pipeline project at Port of Brownsville, TX (Border Report/KMID-TV)

Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals (Rails to Trails Conservancy)

Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals. (City & State New York)

E-Bikes Discount Program Launched to Boost Sustainable Transportation in Boston (Beacon Hill Times)

Growing crops for fuel is not a climate solution. Sustainable agricultural practices aren’t going to change that. (Earth Justice (commentary))

Michigan DOT announces grants to support critical maritime infrastructure projects (Michigan DOT (media release))

Oklahoma DOT asks for your input on EV infrastructure plan (KSWO-TV)

Getting Appalachian Airports Ready for Electric Aircraft (Plane & Pilot)

Bad data is souring the EV-charging experience. Here’s how to fix it. (Canary News)

Workplace Charging Webinars (Best Workplaces for Commuters)

Can Clean Hydrogen Fuel a Clean Energy Future? (World Resources Institute)

Critics push back on proposal to end NC car emission inspections (Port City Daily)

Much of the urban forest is scattered in back yards and that’s a climate challenge (Anthropocene)

Public transportation is solution to climate crisis in Black communities (Florida Courier (commentary))

Baltimore harbor gains “floating wetlands” and a hint of its marshy past (Bay Journal)

Severe storms and flooding? Mayor Adams has a drone for that. (Gothamist)

Mimicking beaver dams, tackling invasive plants, and preventing harmful algae blooms with Ecology funding (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))

Los Angeles Olympic venues will only be accessible by public transportation (AP)

Rutland, Vermont Adds Bike Bridge To Growing Trail Network (WCAX-TV)

SCDOT seeks public input on East Coast Greenway expansion (WCSC-TV)

More Bostonians are biking as bike lanes boom, but barriers remain (Boston Globe)

Dayton looks to maintain 'Bike Friendly' status, seeks community input (Spectrum News 1)

Denver considering plan to add hundreds of miles of bike lanes (KUSA-TV)

Michigan opens thousands of miles of trails to e-bikes with new policy (Bridge Michigan)

Reviving the Los Angeles River: Engineering Alongside Nature and Society (National Academies)

New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB)

Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airport (TRB (webinar))

Climate Change Impacts on the Seismic Performance of Bridges (TRB (webinar))

Optimizing green and gray infrastructure planning for sustainable urban development (npj Urban Sustainability)

Cars and Chargers in the Country: Rural PEV Owner Accounts of Charging and Travel in California (The University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)

Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Notice of meeting))

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)

Meat mess on Oakland freeway spurs calls for nationwide safety changes (KNTV-TV)

The 5 Coastal States That Face the Most Devastating Flood Risk (CityLab)

The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning (Mass Transit (op-ed))

The Pandemic’s Tenacious Grip on Traffic Safety (AAA)

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))

How Texas Is Using Technology To Curb High Pedestrian Fatality Rates (Route Fifty)

FAA Announces $427 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports (FAA -(media release))

Alabama Researchers Get Grant Focused On Reducing Diesel Emissions At Ports (WVUA-TV)

On Lake Michigan, a coal-fired steamship and ferry eyes a clean-energy future (Bridge Michigan)

E-Bikes Are Half the Bicycle Traffic in Maine's Acadia National Park (Bangor Daily News)

A Vast Wetland Park Seeks to Slake a Thirsty Megacity (CityLab)

For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure (Texas Standard)

What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)

Bikeshare Is More Popular Than Ever. But It’ll Cost You (CityLab)

A new pedestrian and bike bridge for Cloverdale (Sonoma Gazette)

As bike and scooter ridership soars, safety challenges grow (Route Fifty)

Aviation Walk opens in Hickory, North Carolina (WSOC-TV)

Adventure Cycling unveils Arkansas' second U.S. Bicycle Route (KUAF Radio)

Visualizing Risk for Resilience (TRB (webinar))

Creating Self-Directed Resiliency Plans for General Aviation Airports (ACRP)

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))

Northeastern State DOT Projects Win Regional Awards (AASHTO Journal)

White House Says Better Tech Could Help Environmental Permitting Process (Nextgov/FCW)

US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 (Planetizen)

Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects (Arkansas Advocate)

Bill replacing alternate fuel tax with annual fee signed by Pennsylvania governor (WHTM-TV)

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)

EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska (EPA (media release))

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)

Great Salt Lake dry-up may be increasing greenhouse gas emissions (The Hill)

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)

Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians (WOFL-TV)

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))

Examination of Transit Agency Coordination with Electric Utilities, from TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)

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))

2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program; Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))

Notice To Renew the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) (Office of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (Notice))

DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation (USDOT (link to PDF))

The first zero-emission train in the US has arrived in San Bernardino and you can ride it later this year (Laist)

FRA’s Final Accident Report on Norfolk Southern Derailment in East Palestine Reaches Similar Conclusions as NTSB, and Supports USDOT’s Continued Calls for Safety Improvements and Need for Congress to Act (FRA (media release))

USDOT Convenes Transportation Stakeholders and Administration Partners to Celebrate Climate Progress and Set the Stage for Continued Action (USDOT (media release))

Utah DOT Deploys Weather-Resistant Asphalt for Roads (AASHTO Journal)

America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen (Wired)

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))

Bill replacing alternate fuel tax with annual fee signed by Pennsylvania governor (WHTM-TV)

US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)

EPA to review Texas plan for cleaning up air quality at the state’s national parks after legal set (Texas Public Radio)

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)

How Multiple Meetings With Multiple Officials, Agencies Finally Led To A Plan To Reopen Pennsylvania Route 611 In Delaware Water Gap (WFMZ-TV)

Infrastructure woes around New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl (WWL-TV (video))

Nationwide long-distance bicycle route expands in the West (Wyoming Public Radio)

Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net already showing signs of working (KTVU-TV)

Atlanta Cyclists Warn of E-Bike Dangers on Shared Paths (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Biking Gone International: A Look at Michigan’s Growing Biking System (Hour Detroit)

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))

Planning for Future Electric Vehicle Growth at Airport (ACRP)

Understanding Airport Air Quality and Public Health Studies Related to Airports, Second Edition (ACRP)

GHG Emissions and Climate Change in Environmental Reviews (NCHRP)

Considering Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change in Environmental Reviews: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

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))

How 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))

MARAD Announces Funding for 15 Small Shipyards in 12 States to Boost Productivity and Create Jobs (MARAD (media release))

Iowa DOT begins preparations on noise wall replacement project (WGEM-TV)

Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year (Commercial Carrier Journal)

White House requires infrastructure to be raised above flood levels (E&E News)

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))

Missouri governor to sign bill banning local EV charging mandates (KYTV-TV)

Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles (Transport Topics)

First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio (Government Technology)

San Francisco neighbors hot over EV cooling fans causing noise nuisance (KGO-TV)

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)

As Boulder considers closing its municipal airport to address housing shortage, lead concerns also emerge (Boulder Reporting Lab)

Mineta Report Examines Building Equity into VMT Mitigation Program (Metro)

Spokane uses art with hopes to improve traffic safety (KXLY-TV)

The race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River (WNBC-TV)

Treasure Hunters Battle for Chance to Unearth London’s Past (CityLab)

Arizona DOT working to keep outdoor crews cool in the summer heat (KNXV-TV)

Bike Lane Violation Crackdown Delayed By Technology Challenges, Chicago DOT Says (WGN-TV)

E-Bikes Pedaling Tech into Urban Mobility (Boss Magazine)

Prioritizing Bicycles Can Save Cities Money and Boost Local Economies (Momentum Mag)

Data bikes chart the condition of bike paths in more cities (Route Fifty)

Sustainable Solutions to Your Commute Challenges (Minneapolis Regional Chamber (webinar))

Effective Low-Noise Rumble Strips (NCHRP)

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))

Biden tailpipe emission rules on shakier ground after Supreme Court ruling (Reuters)

GM to pay $146 million in penalties over excess emissions (Mercury News)

Hydrogen-Powered Train Travels 1,750 Miles on Single Tank (Government Technology)

Popular Lake Powell ferry service returns after low waters kept it docked for 3 years (KSL.com)

Hyperloop study fails to gain support from Met Council committee (Star Tribune)

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)

Removing the highway is the easy part. Reconnecting the community is harder. (NPR)

Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs (T&D World)

UDOT To Install New Remote Avalanche Control Systems In Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah DOT (media release))

A Street of Stars Awaits its Hollywood Remake (CityLab)

$23.5M Federal Grant Electrifies Maine National Park Buses (Portland Press Herald)

As Chicago’s NASCAR race returns, changes abound, but critics wave yellow flag (Chicago Tribune)

How E-Bikes Won Over Europe (CityLab)

Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Off to Strong Start (Atlanta Regional Commission (blog))

New phase on Savannah Tide to Town Urban Trail to begin soon (WJCL-TV)

New Florida law cracks down on drivers, pedestrians who take risks at railroad crossings (WFOR-TV)

Houston no longer has a bike share network. Will another one be launched? (Houston Public Media)

TRB's 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity (TRB)

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))

New 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))

Supreme Court could curb NEPA reviews next term (E&E News)

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)

Burning off toxins wasn't needed after East Palestine train derailment, NTSB says (USA Today)

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)

Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs (T&D World)

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)

Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic (NPR)

Bike to Work Day is almost here, but cyclist safety remains a year-round project in Colorado (KUNC Radio)

A Planning Revolution in Bratislava Puts Kids at the Center (CityLab)

RIDOH Announces Grants for Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation (Rhode Island Department of Health (media release))

Active Traffic Management Strategies: A Planning and Evaluation Guide (NCHRP)

Practices for Controlling Tunnel Leaks (NCHRP)

Multistate Coordination and Harmonization for AV Legislation (NCHRP)

Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations (NCHRP)

Bridging Diverse Knowledge Systems on Flooding and Flood-Related Disasters in Northeast Houston Communities: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief (National Academies)

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))