Modernizing NEPA Challenge (USDOT Office of the Secretary)

Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series Final Report (USDOT Volpe Center)

U.S. Department of Energy to define sustainable maritime fuel (Transportation Today)

Federal Surface Transportation Agencies Issue Updated Guidance for Section 139 Environmental Review and Permitting Process (National Law Review (opinion))

Exploring Texas Growth as a Test for NEPA and Environmental Justice (Environment+Energy Leader (opinion))

New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition (NBC News)

Charting a Course to Greener Highways (FHWA Innovator)

Atlas Shows How Sustainable Transit Is Around the World (CityLab)

Santa Barbara Airport Attempts to Avoid Drowning (Santa Barbara Independent)

How US Communities Are Building Resilience Against Flooding (Planetizen)

As Vermont invests in EV charging infrastructure, municipalities look to balance costs with public access concerns (VTDigger)

Wisconsin EV owners to pay more taxes to recharge on the road in 2025 (Wisconsin Public Radio)

King County Metro Vanpool to add 120 more electric vehicles (King County (media release))

Rethinking I-94: Bridging Communities, Rebuilding Connections (MSR News Online)

FHWA Issues $125M in Wildlife Crossing Project Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Biden signs law to clean up abandoned mines across the western U.S. (Source NM)

Exploring the controversy behind Navajo Bridge's original name (Arizona DOT (podcast))

San Francisco's 'war on cars' gets even more intense as threats of violence fly (San Francisco Chronicle)

Detroit’s Michigan Central Is the Building Revival Story of 2024 (CityLab)

A Portrait of New York City by Air in 1924 (CityLab)

Four New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System (AASHTO Journal)

172-mile bike and pedestrian corridor in Oregon nears final report (KDRV-TV)

Wichita 2024 Bike Plan Calls for 80 Miles of New Bike Lanes (Planetizen)

New California law will support ban on children under 12 from riding e-bikes (KNSD-TV)

Radioactive Road in Florida Approved by EPA (ClearTechnica)

Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) Grant Program Reporting Templates: Supplemental Project Application Template and Project Reporting Templates for Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), Clean School Bus (CSB), Clean Heavy Duty (CHD), and Clean Ports Grant Programs; EPA ICR No. 2793.02 OMB Control No. 2060–0754 (EPA (Notice))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))

California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))

Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))

Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee on Landslides (Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Notice of public meetings))

Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Senate Passes WRDA Bill That Contains TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)

5 people to watch on energy, environmental issues in the new year (The Hill)

Department of Energy seeks input defining sustainable maritime fuel (WorkBoat)

Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case (Los Angeles Times)

Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies (Reuters)

NOAA invests nearly $1 million for coastal resilience in frontline communities through Investing in America agenda (NOAA (media release))

NEPA Overhaul Likely After D.C. Circuit Court Decision (EHS Daily Advisor (opinion))

Working Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))

ADOT to use federal grant to study low-carbon paving materials (Sedona.biz)

Are airports greenwashing their reputations as sustainable? (CBS News Chicago (video))

Reflections from a retiring DOT environmental policy leader (Talking Michigan Transportation (podcast))

Virginia’s Exit from California Electric Vehicle Mandate Begins Next Week (AP)

Transportation organizations from eight states ask governors to delay electric truck regulations (ROI-NJ)

The Electric Vehicle Transition Could Improve Human Health (Chemical Engineering Progress)

Ahead for EVs: Travel Centers, a Single Charging Standard (Government Technology)

New Emissions Barges Readied to Help California Ports Meet New Rules (Maritime Executive)

Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dropped in 2022 (ecoRI News)

Updated EPA’s AirNow Mobile Device App Allows Public to Receive Air Quality Forecasts via Push Notification (EPA (media release))

Transportation equity data available in newly updated USDOT online tool (Smart Cities Dive)

$4M boost for University of Michigan’s environmental justice hub (Planet Detroit)

Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness (TransitCenter)

When Building Wildlife Crossing Structures, Consider Climate Change (The Wildlife Society)

Takeaways from AP's story on Everglades restoration efforts (AP)

California officials, ports plan infrastructure for offshore wind (WorkBoat)

New bike routes added in three states to U.S. Bicycle Route System (KOAM-TV)

Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs (Wall Street Journal (video))

Winter Cyclists Test Out New Chicago Bike Lanes (Planetizen)

Controversy erupts over Bay Bridge LED light installation (SFGate)

A study of 11,000 twins shows how to make America walkable again (Grist)

Developing a Strategy to Evaluate the National Climate Assessment (National Academies)

Effects of American Indian Treaties on Development and Operation of Transportation Facilities (NCHRP)

Fuel shifts reduce most of the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in the United States (Communications Earth & Environment)

Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))

Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance (FHWA, FRA, and FTA (Notice; request for comments))

Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses and Request for Comment (FTA (Notice of proposed Buy America waiver and request for comment))

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20 Incorporation by Reference (NHTSA (Final rule))

Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Final rule))

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Final rule))

Commercial Driver’s License: Application for Exemption; American Public Transportation Association (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of application for exemption; request for comments))

USDOT Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) Interim Guidelines (Office of the Secretary, DOT (Notice of availability; request for comments))

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations (U.S. Army Corps of (Notice))

Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee (EPA (Notification of public meeting))

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Final rule))

United States Department of Transportation Maritime Administration; Nuclear Ship Savannah; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Notice; issuance))

Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Liquid and Gas Pipeline Advisory Committees (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Supreme Court appears likely to curb environmental law after arguments (The Hill)

Trump Set to Downsize Environment Office, Unless Courts Do First (Bloomberg Law)

DOE Partners with Federal Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors (US Department of Energy (media release))

The oil railway that launched a Supreme Court NEPA war (E&E News)

Critical road, transit and active transportation improvements approved for Thurston County (WA) (The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater)

Check out Ventura's Surfers Point where construction is underway (VC Star)

California Invests $830 Million to Improve Highway Safety, Bridges and Pedestrian Mobility (Times of San Diego)

NJ Transit Breaks Ground For Facility To Store Equipment To Protect Against Flooding (Trains)

Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville’s transformational transportation program (Vanderbilt University)

Electric transportation partnership launches in Idaho, states across the West (Idaho Capital Sun)

Electric School Buses Are Helping Out the Grid in Illinois (Government Technology)

EV Driver Survey Sees Owners Staying Loyal to Battery Models (Bloomberg)

Electric recycling trucks to replace diesel fleet in Southeast Michigan, delivering cleaner air, lowering costs and supporting communities (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (media release))

Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards (CBS News)

The Journey to Environmental Justice: The Road Ahead (EPA (link to video))

California invests over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities (California Governor’s Office)

How MPOs can advance transportation resilience to extreme weather (ICF)

The Psychology Of Extreme-Weather Evacuations (Traffic Technology Today (opinion))

NOAA makes $20 million available for habitat restoration, resilience for tribes and underserved communities (NOAA (media release))

NYC Mayor unveils $150M plan to transform 5th Avenue into pedestrian-centered boulevard (Gothamist)

San Francisco, Paris Named Best Cities for Urban Transportation (CityLab)

VTrans Awards Grants via Mobility Innovation Program (AASHTO Journal)

‘This bridge is going to save lives': W&OD Trail crossing opens in Reston, Virginia (WRC-TV video)

Washington ranked most bike-friendly state in the nation (KNDO-TV)

Parks and Other Recreational Uses on Airport Property (ACRP)

Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Project - Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement Project, New York, New York (FTA (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Condensed Environmental Assessment, Request for Public Comment, and Notice of Opportunity To Request a Public Meeting for Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, IL (FAA (Notice))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Correction (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions; correction))

Notice of Adoptions of a Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting and Site Visit Schedule (Maritime Administration (Notice))

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

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meetings (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

Notice of Public Meeting for the National Park System Advisory Board (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

House, Senate Agree on WRDA Bill with TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)

New USDOT Climate “Playbook” for Infrastructure (AASHTO Journal)

Outlook on the New Administration: EPA’s Environmental Agenda in the Energy Sector (Vinson and Elkins (opinion))

Maritime Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Improve Movement of Goods Along United States Marine Highways (Maritime Administration (media release))

Is the National Environmental Policy Act About to Be Dramatically Transformed? (Stanford Law School - Stanford University (commentary))

NVCOG Offers Climate Resilience Infrastructure Project Meetings (Town Times)

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly. Injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions. (The Conversation)

At Southern Border, California governor announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development and new efforts to bolster border security (California Governor’s Office)

How Eliminating Cycling Infrastructure May Affect Safety (Canada) (Lexology (opinion))

No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025 (Electrek)

The Developing World Is Buying $180,000 E-buses on the Cheap (Bloomberg)

Georgia DOT takes critical step in modernizing state's transportation infrastructure while expanding broadband access to rural and underserved communities (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))

Some 'eco-friendly' de-icers are as harmful as road salt, so what else is there? (The Weather Network)

Va. Dept. of Transportation estimates Hurricane Helene debris cleanup will take 3 to 6 months (Virginia Mercury)

Here’s how remotely operated explosives help Utah handle avalanche mitigation (KTVX-TV)

What does Pittsburgh sound like? Artist gathers local audio scenes for new airport artwork (WESA Radio)

$61.2 million Brattleboro bridge set to end 175 years of traffic tie-ups (VT Digger)

Slower Traffic, Quieter Streets Improve Urban Life (Pyschiatrist.com)

Wellington (FL) Unveils New Bike Map Complete With Safety Tips (Town-Crier)

RTD owns an old rail line to Boulder. It may become a bicycle trail. (Colorado Public Radio)

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs (The Conversation)

IUTRC partners with NYC DOT on $16M federal funded mobility innovation projects (City University of New York (media release))

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience: A Guide (NCHRP)

Reducing Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Decision Tool and Design Guidelines (NCHRP)

Design Options to Reduce Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

Unraveling the relation between carbon emission and carbon footprint: A literature review and framework for sustainable transportation (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Estimating emissions reductions with carpooling and vehicle dispatching in ride-sourcing mobility (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Rights of Way (National Park Service (Final rule))

Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA (National Park Service (Notice))

Program Comment on Stewardship and Management of National Park Service Mission 66-Era Facilities (1945–1972) (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Notice of approval of program comment))

Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Transportation of Fuel for Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability; record of decision))

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules (Transport Topics)

DC Circuit Questions Validity of Longstanding Council for Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing NEPA (National Law Review (commentary))

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Climate Action Strategy Playbook to Help Communities Across America Reduce Emissions (USDOT (media release))

50 Years of EPA’s Automotive Trends Report (EPA (media release))

NOAA, U.S. Department of Transportation team up to advance climate-smart transportation (NOAA (media release))

Silicon Valley transit agency funds community growth near train stations (San Jose Spotlight)

Paris to Replace Parking Spaces With Trees (CityLab)

Cycling Infrastructure in the U.S.: How Each State Is Building Better Bike Ports for a Greener Future (PEX Cycling News (commentary))

We should appreciate Madison’s climate-conscious urban planning. Sustainability improves quality of life. (Daily Cardinal (opinion))

USC study shows which street network designs are more resilient to disasters (University of Southern California)

Transit Workforce Development: Actions to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Buses (GAO (media release))

Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after lawsuit derailed it (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Arizona implements new air quality warning system (KPHO-TV (video))

Colorado governor’s transportation vision: Fewer car trips and doubling bicycle, transit, and walking by 2035 (CPR News)

Native American translations are being added to more US road signs to promote language and awareness (AP)

Environmental Justice Plan (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)

Understanding Passengers With Disabilities And How Airports Can Help (International Airport Review)

Michigan DOT receives Pollinate Program Grant in Calhoun County (Michigan DOT (media release))

The future of California rest stops is coming for Interstate 5 (SF Gate)

Baltimore requests $100M to start reforming the ‘Highway to Nowhere’ (Baltimore Banner)

Ahead of the L.A. Olympics, Officials Focus On Lone Drivers (Government Technology)

In Italy’s Motor City, Car-Free Options Are Growing (CityLab)

Sidewalk-Conditions Map Sought By Pedestrian, Bicycle Advocates In Arlington County, Virginia (ARLnow)

ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists (Annandale Today)

Virtual Fireside Chat with Stanford Transportation’s Departing Executive Director, Brian Shaw (Association for Commuter Transportation (link to registration))

Protecting Transportation Employees and the Traveling Public from Airborne Diseases (TCRP/NCHRP)

Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Diseases for Public Transportation Passengers and Employees: Executive Summary (TCRP/NCHRP)

Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles (NCHRP)

Airport Energy Resilience Roadmap (ACRP (webinar))

Global Pathways to Net-Zero: Behavioral, Social, and Technological Research and Innovation Strategies for Transportation Decarbonization: Summary of the Seventh EU-U.S. Transportation Research Symposium: Proceedings of a Symposium (TRB)

Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice (National Academies)

The Bike Bus Project: Research Explores Active Transportation to School (Portland State University (media release))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (EPA (Final rule))

Notice of Request for Information; Downscaled Climate Projection Datasets Available To Be Considered for Use in the Sixth National Climate Assessment (Office of Science and Technology Policy (Request for Information))

Hot Springs National Park; Use of Thermal Water and Commercial Passenger-Carrying Vehicles (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Notice of Availability of Final Designation of Certain Stormwater Discharges Within Two Watersheds in Los Angeles County, California Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act (EPA (Notice of availability))

Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures (FAA (Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments))

Aviation Security Advisory Committee; Public Meeting; Correction (Transportation Security Administration (Notice))

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

National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee (FAA (Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the BCWA Advisory Committee))

FHWA Issues State DOTs Low Carbon Materials Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Under Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation Priorities (CityLab)

What the 2024 Election Could Mean for Transportation Policy (Governing)

Voters Approved $27.4 Billion to Support Better Biking in 2024 (People for Bikes.org)

USACE, Puerto Rico Plan Flood Zone Relocation Project (AASHTO Journal)

Advances In AI Promise Up-To-The-Minute Roadway Flooding Info (Stormwater Report)

Caltrans Implements New Airspace Property Requirements Including Ending Open Storage Near State Highway Infrastructure (California DOT (media release))

NCDOT’s Flood-Alert Tools Averted Crashes On I-40 (North Carolina DOT (media release))

State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers (Axios)

2024 Transportation Annual Technology Baseline Update Now Available (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (media release))

EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning (Transport Topics)

Regulatory Outlook for Vehicle & Engine Emissions Standards Following the 2024 Presidential Election (Gibson Dunn (commentary))

Study offers insight into transportation access disparities in Appalachia (Catalyst University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

FHWA Issues More ER Funds for Hurricane Recovery (AASHTO Journal)

Arizona preparing to close state highways for winter season (KOLD-TV)

Arkansas DOT Receives $1 Million Grant To Improve Road Trash Removal (KARK-TV)

Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding (Yale Climate Connections)

Verrazzano-Narrows bridge celebrates 60th anniversary: Check out these amazing photos (silive.com)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles – the top companies that lead the historic preservation of transportation (The Cheyenne Post)

Knoxville, TDOT working to create more protection for bikers and pedestrians on Henley Bridge (WBIR-TV (video))

Sonoma seeks feedback on active transportation initiatives (Sonoma Index Tribune)

This simple fix could make streets so much safer (Fast Company)

Accommodating Peer-to-Peer Carsharing at Airports: A Guide (TRB (ACRP))

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

Developing a Planning and Evaluation Guide for Active Traffic Management Strategies (TRB (NCHRP))

Marine Board Fall Meeting 2024 (TRB)

Federal Land Management Agency Planning Webinar (USDOT)

Requirements To File Notice for Meteorological Towers and Other Wind Energy Systems (FAA (Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM))

Notice of Availability of Interim Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Guidance as Revised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (FHWA (Notice of availability of Interim Guidance; request for comment))

Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnership Project Delivery Including Value for Money or Comparable Analyses; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Build America Bureau and FHWA (Proposed guidance, request for comments))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (FHWA (Notice))

National Shipper Advisory Committee - December 2024 Meeting (Federal Maritime Commission (Notice))

Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))