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))

New Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Issued (AASHTO Journal)

On the Heels of New Industry Standard for EV Charging, FHWA Takes Key Step Toward Updating Federal Standards to Promote Innovation (FHWA (media release))

Overshadowed by electrification push, hydrogen gains steam in Nevada public transportation (Nevada Independent)

Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023 (Transport Topics)

MassDOT Shifts Into High Gear for Statewide Network of EV Fast-Charging Stations (Hoodline)

Plans to install EV charging stations are about to run into an ugly wall of permitting and utility delays (Route Fifty (Commentary))

California Air Resources Board to Delay Enforcement of Registration Requirements (Transport Topics)

Transit Agencies Lay Groundwork for Zero Emission Bus Fleet Overhaul (Metro)

Podcast: Wrapping up the Transportation Equity Series (AASHTO Journal)

A new tool designed to put environmental justice on the map in Colorado has faced a rocky rollout (Colorado Public Radio)

States Will Need Millions to Protect Affected Wetlands (Governing)

Arkansas DOT Releases Traffic Management Plan Ahead Of 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (Arkansas DOT (media release))

Popular Ice Control Products Used at Airports Can Increase Phosphorus in Nearby Waterways (US Geological Survey (media release))

How One Photographer’s Daily Obsession With the Golden Gate Bridge Saves Lives

Native American Translations Being Added To More US Road Signs To Promote Language, Awareness (AP)

Social media platform to reunite owners with stolen bicycles (Newry Democrat)

E-scooter firms set out to revolutionize transportation. Instead, many are collapsing. (Marketplace)

From Rails to Trails, with Peter Harnik (Resources Radio (link to podcast))

On-Demand Microtransit Can’t Escape This Big Problem (CityLab)

Bicycles Still Not 'Intended' On Roads, Illinois Supreme Court Finds (Chicago Patch)

What Will It Take To Create A Bicycle-Friendly Los Angeles? (CityWatch)

Wheels Up! Alaska’s Rural Air Service (TRB)

Framework for Implementing Constructability Throughout Project Development from NEPA to Final Design (NCHRP)

Incorporating Nondestructive Testing in Quality Assurance of Highway Pavement Construction: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

Incorporating Nondestructive Testing in Quality Assurance of Highway Pavement Construction: Manual (NCHRP)

NCHRP Challenges and Opportunities Toward a Just Transition and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief (National Academies)

Governing urban regions with a network of plans (Cities)

The potential of emerging bio-based products to reduce environmental impacts (Nature)

National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision (FHWA (Final rule))

Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice of public meeting))

Transportation Services for Individuals With Disabilities: ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities (USDOT {Extension of comment period))

California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations; Request for Waiver of Preemption; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Public Comment (EPA (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; Georgia; Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))

Water Quality Standards To Protect Aquatic Life in the Delaware River (EPA (Proposed rule))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Amendments: Extension of Comment Period (EPA (Proposed rule))

Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Western New York Sub-Committee Vacancy (Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Western New York Sub-Committee Vacancy)

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Conduct Scoping Meeting for the Pier Wind Terminal Development Project at the Port of Long Beach, City of Long Beach and County of Los Angeles, California (SPL–2023–00720) (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior (Notice; request for comments))

Safety Zone; South Fork Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS–A 0517, Offshore Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean (Coast Guard (Temporary interim rule and request for comments))

Notice of Teleconference Meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Meeting notice))

USDOT Issues $645M in Rural Transportation Grants (AASHTO Journal)

USDOT Issues ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Biden convenes national infrastructure advisory council as he looks to build resiliency (Spectrum News/AP)

Who Will Manage the US Climate Retreat? (CityLab)

An Answer to Our Transit Crisis (Philadelphia Citizen)

A Historic Milestone: Ohio and New York Unveil First EV Charging Stations in U.S. (Motor Mouth)

Researchers find SFO runways sinking faster compared to other coastal airports (KPIX-TV)

FAA Addresses Resiliency in IIJA Aviation Programs but Lacks Data and a Framework for Prioritizing Climate Change Projects (USDOT Inspector General)

General Motors and partners open first 17 locations of their national EV fast-charging network (Teslarati)

Transportation, Infrastructure Move Toward Electrification (Government Technology)

Impact in More Electric Vehicles Improve Air Quality for Everyone but Have Less Polluted Areas (UCLA)

How to slash emissions across the U.S. economy, according to experts (PBS NewsHour)

King County Metro’s vision for a sustainable, inclusive and innovative commuting experience (Intelligent Transport)

Greyhound bus stops are valuable assets. Here’s who’s cashing in on them (CNN)

Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024 (Transport Topics)

For Cities, Going Green Is No Cure-All (CityLab)

Cayuga Nation sues New York state, claims Thruway on reservation land (Finger Lakes Times)

An Underground Lunch Delivery Train Comes to the Atlanta Suburbs (CityLab)

Tennessee, North Carolina DOTs Release Mountain Byways E-Guide (Tennessee DOT (media release))

ATU Receives $500K for Trail Management Institute (Arkansas Tech University (media release))

Why are so many American pedestrians dying at night? (New York Times)

Bethlehem to receive $10 million to revitalize Broad Street from heavy traffic passageway to pedestrian, biking corridor (Morning Call)

Warning Systems To Prevent Drivers From Dooring Cyclists Announced by Ford and Volkswagen (Bicycling)

San Diego eyes parking districts as a solution for transportation woes (KPBS-TV)

New E-Bike Training Resources Come Online (CalBike)

Cambridge, Massachusetts Mandated Separated Bike Lanes on Every New Road. Here’s How It’s Going (Velo)

Elevating Equity in Transportation Decision Making: Recommendations for Federal Competitive Grant Programs (National Academies)

TRB's 4th International Conference on Access Management (TRB)

How Highway Conversions Can Pave the Way for More Inclusive and Resilient Places (Urban Land Institute)

Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Sustainable Transportation for Official Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel (GSA (Announcement))

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

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; January 2024 Virtual Meeting (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice))

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; January 2024 Virtual Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

Ozark National Scenic Riverways; Motorized Vessels (National Park Service (Final rule))

Determination of Eligibility for Consideration as Wilderness Areas, Congaree National Park (National Park Service (Notice))

Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 10 for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the U.S. States Central Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf - Proposed Sale Notice (Bureau of Ocean Energy (Notice; request for comments))

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Sunrise Wind, LLC’s Proposed Sunrise Wind Farm Offshore New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island (Bureau of Ocean Energy (Notice))

Policy Regarding Processing Land Use Changes on Federally Acquired or Federally Conveyed Airport Land; Correction (FAA (Notification of final policy; Correction)  )

Stop, Look, Listen: Engaging Communities to put Equity into Action (AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast)

FTA Offers $343M for Transit Accessibility Projects (AASHTO Journal)

AASHTO Comments on FEMA Floodplain Rulemaking (AASHTO Journal)

House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety (Transport Topics)

CEQ Announces New Net-Zero Government Initiative Countries Joining U.S. to Cut Climate Emissions from Government Operations (White House (media release))

Michigan governor directs state government vehicle fleet to go electric (Detroit News)

Congress provided $7.5B for electric vehicle chargers. Built so far: Zero (Politico)

Massachusetts to Remove 8 Aging Dams for Water Quality, Flood Mitigation, Safety (AP)

Virginia Approved Big Changes To Transportation Funding. Advocates Worry It’ll Hurt Transit And Bike Projects (DCist)

Colorado Governor releases "Road Map to a Future Colorado 2026" focusing on housing, transportation

New York MTA board approves congestion pricing plan (Spectrum News)

As Hertz and Avis adopt EVs, airports like DFW race to expand electric grids (Fast Company)

Florida declines $320 million in federal money for emissions program, claims overstepping authority (WOKV Radio)

World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation (AP)

Tweed New Haven Airport Expansion Takes Heat From Top Federal Health Official (CT Examiner)

2 decades of air quality gains in western U.S. wiped out by wildfires (Tucson Sentinel)

Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada on the Nexus between Transportation and Climate Change (USDOT (media release))

Center for Rural Pa. study shows issues getting transportation grants (The Bradford Era)

Administration Unveils First-Ever Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities That Rely on the Ocean and Marine Resources (White House (media release))

What 400 years of Boston transit history tells us about the MBTA's future (WGBH Radio)

New underpass will allow bikers, pedestrians to safely cross popular Oconomowoc, Wisconsin highway (WDJT-TV)

Proposal seeks to keep walkers moving, safe on Las Vegas Strip overpasses (Las Vegas Sun)

Chicago Mayor, CDOT Cut Ribbon on Central Park Avenue Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvement Project (City of Chicago)

NYC approves new measure for citywide noise cameras to crackdown on loud cars (WABC-TV)

Resilience Research Becoming a Bigger Part of Transportation Planning (TRB)

Limitations to sustainable renewable jet fuels production attributed to cost than energy-water-food resource availability (Nature Communications)

Travel Management; Administration of the Forest Transportation System; Post-decisional Administrative Review Process for Occupancy or Use of National Forest System Lands and Resources; Land Uses; Special Uses (Forest Service (Final rule))

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

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC and Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Pelto Area Abandonment Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Notice))