Hurricane Helene Signals the End of the ‘Climate Haven’ (Scientific American)
Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals (Pennsylvania State University)
NTSB Releases Illustrated Digest of East Palestine Investigation Report (NTSB (media release))
Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft (Washington State Standard)
NJ says time to pay sales tax on electric cars (NJ Spotlight News)
Integrating GHG Assessment and Reduction Targets in Transportation Planning (FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation)
Inclusive airports: Promoting awareness and positive disability perceptions (International Airport Review)
How we can dismantle barriers for disabled travelers (Airport Technology (commentary))
Environmental Justice and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
EPA leads roundtable at Norfolk State University to tackle environmental justice (EPA (media release))
Klamath River dam removal project is complete! (Red Green and Blue)
Rob Ferrett is all over the map with Wisconsin’s state cartographer (Wisconsin Public Radio)
Micromobility on the rebound in 2024 (Smart Cities Dive)
Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))
Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion (TCRP & NCHRP (webinar))
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Hazardous Materials Transportation Seminar (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Proposed rule, draft guidance, and draft generic environmental impact statement; request for comment))
National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Notice of application deadline extension))

The Role of Cadaver Dogs in…
October 9, 2024
MassDOT Issues Alternative Transportation Grants
October 9, 2024Removing America’s Aging Dams (The Regulatory Review)
FEMA Announces Nearly $715 Million to Help Communities Across the Nation Build Resilience to Flooding Disasters (FEMA (media release))
Climate-Smart Transportation: Good for Cities and People (Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health)
Oregon officials concerned about federal proposal to move liquid nuclear waste through state (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
JB Hunt adds more hydrogen electric trucks to its fleet (Oklahoma Energy Today)
Smarter Curbs Are Just the Start for Smarter Cities (Government Technology)
Early Planning Can Curb Costs, Climate Stress on Neglected Infrastructure (The Pew Charitable Trusts)
USDOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development (USDOT (media release))
About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
University of Florida studies EV charging distribution, hurricane impacts (Main Street Daily News)
Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing American EV Chargers (Bloomberg Green)
Is Zero Environmental Impact in Transportation Possible (Australian Independent Media)
Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035 (Maryland Today)
Valuing groundcover and vegetation as a tool from start to finish (Stormwater Solutions (webinar Q&A))
Big rains are worsening nutrient pollution in rivers. Experts say solutions start on farms. (Harvest Public Media)
The Case for Walkable Cities (National Review)
Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand (Rails to Trail Conservancy (study))
Mapping the new Clean Water Act (Science)
Evaluating exposure to vehicle pollutants using physics-informed immersive reality models (Royal Society Open Science)
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice of availability, request for comments))
Call for Nominations for the Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))
Notice of Public Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (National Invasive Species Council (Notice))

WSDOT Helps Provide Job Training to…
October 2, 2024
Utah DOT Installing New Segment of…
October 2, 2024AASHTO Comments on Proposed Accessibility Provisions (AASHTO Journal)
USDOT Continues Action to Increase Housing Production, Support Transit-Oriented Development, Explore Innovative Ideas for Creating Public Value from Underutilized Properties (USDOT (media release))
FTA Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants to Modernize America’s Ferry Systems (FTA (media release))
EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects (EPA (media release))
Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest (Harvest Public Media)
Financing equitable adaptation: Rethinking the resilience of transportation and water systems (Brookings Institution)
Colton, CA Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Commercial EV Charging Corridor, Aims to Revolutionize Logistics and Clean Air (IE Community News)
Federal grant means Newberg, OR will get EV charging stations (The Newberg Graphic)
Unlikely alliance forms to boost community air monitoring in Louisiana (Louisiana Illuminator)
Helping Building Owners Comply with Local Emissions Regulations (Harvard Business Review)
Agencies seek federal funding for wildlife crossing project on stretch of highway east of Dubois, Wyoming (Wyoming Public Radio)
2024 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Now Open for Applications (Scenic America)
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change (State Impact Pennsylvania)
A section of Camac Street in Center City is being repaved with wood blocks for historic preservation (PhillyVoice)
DC’s Last Bike Messengers (Washingtonian Magazine)
Regional Bike-Ped Mapping Tool Makes It Easy to Find the Nearest Path – and What’s to Come (Atlanta Regional Commission)
Greensburg, PA identifies 5 priority projects to improve active transportation throughout city (WPXI-TV)
BikeWalk NC envisions a state where anyone can choose to bicycle, roll, run, and walk as practical, healthy, safe and active transportation (The Local Reporter)
Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))
Request for Information To Identify Barriers to Planning for Climate Resilience in U.S. Ports; Reopening of Comment Period (U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (Notice))
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))
Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Appalachia Airports Look Forward to an…
September 25, 2024
Work Progressing on WSDOT ‘Green’ Ferry…
September 25, 2024
Maryland DOT Developing ‘Landmark’ State Trail…
September 18, 2024
FHWA Seeking Information on EV Charging…
September 18, 2024USDOT Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events (USDOT news release)
A Map That Visualizes Walkable Neighborhoods Across the US (Bloomberg MapLab)
Kentucky Issues State Funds for River Port Projects (AASHTO Journal)
How Architecture Impacts Everyone, Every Day (Holy Cross Magazine)
EV Charging Business Is About More Than Just Electricity (Government Technology)
Nationwide Port Emissions Screening For Berthed Vessels: Prioritizing US Port Electrification To Improve Air Quality For Near-Port Communities (The International Council on Clean Transportation)
How Can Airports Be More Inclusive For People With Invisible Disabilities? (WXVU Radio (link to audio))
Mapping transit equity as the region’s ridership rebounds (Greater Greater Washington)
Invasive vegetation management post-fire could cost $13 million (Buffalo (WY) Bulletin)
NCDOT Culvert Inspection Team Uncovers History (AASHTO Journal)
Virginia's Eastern Shore looking to convert old railroad corridor into trail for residents and visitors (WHRO Radio (link to audio))
Burlington, VT Airport makes progress on sound mitigation (The Other Paper)
Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs (FHWA (Notice))
Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the New England Wind Farm and New England Wind Project (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting (Surface Transportation Board (Notice))

MassDOT Taps Electric Trains for Commuter…
September 11, 2024
The Stream Podcast Examines Noise Reduction…
September 11, 2024Clear Roads Featured at AASHTO’s National Briefing on Winter Maintenance and Road Weather (Crossroads)
U.S. Geological Survey Climate Science Plan -- Future Research Directions (U.S. Geological Survey (link to pdf))
ASU travel behavior research center provides insights on the future of transportation (Arizona State University)
Arizona DOT Taps Firms to Add EV Charging Sites (AASHTO Journal)
Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised (Bloomberg Green)
Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations (Oregonian/OregonLive)
What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming? (Inside Climate News)
Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era? (Harvard Gazette)
Can Hydrogen Help the Energy Transition? Panel Explores the Benefits and Challenges (National Academies)
Virginia Governor appoints environmental justice advocate to council (Virginia Mercury)
Transportation 101: Inside the free class that teaches future advocates (Baltimore Banner)
PennDOT announces enhancements to 511PA website and app to assist with Penn State Football travel (KDKA-TV)
Zion National Park shuttles are now electric (National Park Service (media release))
County seeks feedback on active transportation and trail network (Fairfax County Times)

PennDOT Names Latest Group of ‘Young…
September 4, 2024
Utah DOT Using Recycled Concrete for…
September 4, 2024Four State DOT Projects Receive EV Charging Grants (AASHTO Journal)
Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview (Transport Topics)
Buttigieg is pouring billions into accessibility. He says it will benefit all travelers. (USA Today)
Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Volpe Center Thought Leadership Series (speaker announcement))
Feds, oil train proponents ask high court to reverse NEPA ruling (Westlaw Today)
Walking (or riding) the talk: Gaining momentum with active transport (Infrastructure)
The Mobility Revolution Envelops The Motor City (WWJ-TV’s Michigan Matters (video))
Rice engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads (Rice University (media release))
Small AV Shuttles Not Yet Suitable for Transit Operations (Government Technology)
ChargePoint Launches AI Tool To Boost Charger Reliability (The EV Report)
California Leaders Host Battery-Swap Electric Truck Forum to Explore New Opportunities to Decarbonize Transportation (California State Transportation Agency)
'Environmental justice and economic mobility matter the most to me': Insights from a young voter (WNYC Radio)
Equality In The Transportation Profession And Beyond (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))
Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities (The Ohio State University)
Too much to lose: Preparing national park museum collections for climate change (National Park Service)
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land (Las Vegas Sun)
Advocates sue to stop rail trail construction (Eagle/Tribune)
Second phase of the Adirondack rail trail opens with a celebratory bike ride (Adirondack Reporter)
Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky (Northern Kentucky Tribune)
New Tool to Track Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic (City of Tampa (media release))
Digital Construction Management in the Highway Industry (TRB (webinar))
TRB's International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (TRB (conference))
Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
Membership in the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group (NPOAG) (FAA (Notice of selection to the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group))
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Meetings of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Utah DOT Deploys LiDAR to Boost…
August 28, 2024