State DOTs Supporting Local Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)
NPS completes environmental review for continued management of e-bikes in parks (National Park Service (media release))
The Next Challenge for the US Charging Network: Congestion (Bloomberg Green)
Complete Streets Drive Housing, Jobs, and Retail Gains (American Planning Association)
EV Incentives Can Address Equity and Polluting Vehicles (Government Technology)
Mapping clean energy on the highway (Cipher (commentary))
'Critical knowledge': Weekly radio show deconstructs local, global environmental concerns (Rice University (media release))
Michigan updates data sharing tool on environmental justice (Great Lakes Echo)
ITD research on monarch habitat, repair of earthquake-damaged bridges win AASHTO honors (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))
Road Trip Will Explore Connectivity Across California and Unveil "California Wildlife Reconnected" Campaign to Reconnect Wildlife and Protect Biodiversity (National Wildlife Federation (media release))
NYSDOT Completes Rebuild of Historic Stone Bridge (AASHTO Journal)
New Jersey Girl Scouts focus on noise pollution (Quiet Communities)
Houston's Pat Walsh Bikeway makes headway (Axios Houston)
Shared e-scooter operations in 3 cities adapt after 2023’s turbulence (Smart Cities Dive)
Bicycle rolling-stop laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, research shows (Oregon State University (media release))
Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan Updates (City of Raleigh (media release))
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; September 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meetings))
Finding of No Significant Impact for the Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System Programmatic Environmental Assessment (National Park Service (Notice of availability))
USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Plan (AASHTO Journal)
Understanding the Carbon Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging ( Environment + Energy Leader)
Get the facts before supporting electric vehicles (Tribune Democrat (opinion))
After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying -- and Polluting (ProPublica)
Will 2028 Olympics Energize L.A.’s Race to Zero Emissions? (Government Technology)
Chicago’s unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice (Next City Stacker)
Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them (The Conversation)
Dodger Stadium gondola: Judge rejects lawsuit from project's opponents (City News Service)
Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights (Politico Magazine (commentary))
How The Government Canceled Classic Muscle Cars (Motorious (commentary))
‘Yield to Your Neighbor’ Campaign Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Brown County, WI (WTAQ-WLUK Radio)
Fairfax County’s Plan for Active Transportation (Fairfax County Government NewsCenter)
The biking boom: Expanding bicycling in the National Capital Region (Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Think Regionally (podcast))
Corporate denial of aircraft noise pollution (Quiet Communities (opinion))
New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB (webinar))
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Maine, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) (FHWA (Notice; request for comments))
Public Land Order No. 7948; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7613; Withdrawal of Public Lands for a Runway Safe Zone, Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))
2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Request for Nominations, Correction))
Notice of Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice of teleconference Meeting))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability))
Request for Information Regarding Interregional and Offshore Wind Transmission (Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy (Request for information))

Oregon DOT Boosts Safe-Routes-to-Schools Support
August 21, 2024
Maryland DOT Helps Seal Regional Commuter…
August 21, 2024
Caltrans Unveils Transportation Project Prioritization Tool
August 14, 2024
Illinois DOT Helps Change Rail Line…
August 14, 2024Court 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))
Getting Appalachian Airports Ready for Electric Aircraft (Plane & Pilot)
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)
Public transportation is solution to climate crisis in Black communities (Florida Courier (commentary))
Mimicking beaver dams, tackling invasive plants, and preventing harmful algae blooms with Ecology funding (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))
Dayton looks to maintain 'Bike Friendly' status, seeks community input (Spectrum News 1)
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)
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))

New NCDOT Signal Policy Boosts Pedestrian…
August 7, 2024
Alabama DOT ‘Agronomists’ Manage Roadside Vegetation
August 7, 2024Balancing 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))