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))

USACE, Washington State Agree to River Basin Studies (AASHTO Journal)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WNYC Science Friday (podcast))

USDOT Sends $43 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage in National Forests and a National Park Caused by Hurricane Helene (FHWA (media release))

Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans (The Pennsylvania State University)

How bicycle infrastructure in Sacramento aims to create safer roads (KXTV-TV)

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure (Transport Topics)

Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers (InsideEVs)

Vehicle-to-grid response to a frequency contingency in a national grid (Sustainable Mobility and Transport (solicitation of manuscripts))

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll (AP)

California Approves Tighter Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Policy (KCRA-TV)

Here’s what’s in the new Mass. climate and clean energy bill (WBUR Radio)

Expanded emissions regulations to be enforced in California ports starting in 2025 (Baird Maritime)

Emissions choke. Here’s how the EPA is trying to help Utah clear its lungs. (Deseret News)

Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference (Port of Oakland (media release))

Idaho’s first wildlife overpass wins national highway award (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network (Rails to Trails Conservancy)

Road Ecologists Want You to Fall In Love with Infrastructure (Science Friday)

Mad River Valley (VT) Active Transportation Path planning work continues (The Valley Reporter)

Utah's vision for air mobility by 2034 involves hailing an air taxi like it's an Uber (KUTV-TV)

Comprehensive walkability assessment of urban pedestrian environments using big data and deep learning techniques (Scientific Report)

TR News October–December 2024 (TRB)

Exploring Airport Employee Commuting and Transportation Needs (ACRP)

Empowering Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Sensory Disabilities (TRB (webinar))

Future cities demand smart and equitable infrastructure resilience modeling perspectives (Natural Hazards)

Exploring the Synergies of Energy Implications, Travel Demand, and Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Management for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles (Natural Hazards)

Renewal Package From the State of Texas to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State (FHWA (Notice of proposed MOU and request for comments))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Forest Service (Notice of adoption of multiple categorical exclusions))

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

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting (Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies; Correction (U.S. Coast Guard (Notice))

Charter Renewal for the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (notice))

Winners Named for 2024 America’s Transportation Awards (AASHTO Journal)

FAA will keep meteorologists at key traffic centers (USA Today)

Taxing Transportation Is One Great Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions (Bloomberg Law (commentary))

WVDOT Switching to Pavement Preservation Strategy (AASHTO Journal)

NCTD breaks ground on $8 million hydrogen fueling station project (Mass Transit)

Phoenix cool pavement study shows technology tradeoffs (Smart Cities Dive)

Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Jacobs' Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

How GPS-Enabled Fog Device Helps Railways Ensure Safe Winter Operations (Railway Supply)

6 new hybrid ferries part of Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan (Coast Alaska)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WWNO Radio)

DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security (Department of Energy (media release))

'I really appreciate them': GRR implementing sign language boards in airport (WXMI-TV)

NOAA’s Equity Framework (NOAA)

Iowa DOT Touts Benefits of ‘Snow Corn Fence’ Program (AASHTO Journal)

San Francisco’s surprisingly difficult quest to turn a century-old highway into a park (Grist)

Could more creative road signs help protect grizzly bears? (Wyoming Public Radio)

Chesapeake Bay shows slight increase in water quality (Shore Daily News)

The Answer to Making Cities More Family-Friendly? Courtyards. (CityLab)

Tribal discoveries, wildlife protection propel ITD projects to national awards (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Mississippi DOT recognizes October as Archaeology Month in Mississippi (Mississippi Department of Transportation (media release))

Active Transportation Infrastructure Plan underway for Belfast, ME. (Penobscot Bay Pilot)

Texas strategizing plans to enhance mass, active transit statewide (KXAN-TV)

In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA (CleanTechnica)

Is Denver’s Big Bet on E-Bikes Paying Off? (CityLab)

Envisioning the Future of U.S. Airports (ACRP)

Methods of Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP)

Strengthening Indigenous America: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Proceedings of a Workshop--in Brief (National Academies)

Behavioral Science and Nudge Applications in Transportation (TRB (webinar))

Democratization of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Analyzing EV Adoption by Vehicle and Household Characteristics Using Synthetic Populations (UC Davis National Center for Sustainable Transportation)

Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Final rule))

Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements (EPA (Final rule))

Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Lead Panel (EPA (Notice))

Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind, and battery components (The Hill)

Map Shows Greenest Cities in the US (Newsweek)

EPA Awards $250 Million to Electrify I-95 Freight Corridor with Green Technology (EPA (media release))

FAA announced $970M in funding to modernize airport terminals (Transportation Today)

FHWA Issues $10M in Emergency Funds to VDOT (AASHTO Journal)

Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Pay $102 Million (Transport Topics)

FTA Announces $85 Million to Build Faster, Greener, More Reliable Public Transit in Rochester, MN (FTA (media release))

UC San Diego Researchers at the Forefront of the EV Battery Revolution (University of California San Diego)

Supreme Court Clean Air Fight Could Pry Disputes From Washington (Bloomberg Law)

First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval (CalMatters)

$816M ExxonMobil verdict is latest as juries seek environmental justice (Legal Dive)

Applying Justice40 to EV Charging (US DOT/DOE Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (webinar))

Road corridors vegetation in the semi-arid region: functional trait diversity and dynamics (Scientific Reports)

New Project: Investigating Real Storms and the Impact of Potential Climate Change Adaptations (Crossroads (blog))

The Prettiest Place for Public Art? Your Local Amtrak Station (Thrillist)

Figuring out transit for World Cup in KC is no small task. Take it from the guy in charge. (Kansas City Star)

ALDOT invites public input on statewide bicycle, pedestrian plan (WKRG-TV)

Bicycle use soars following installation of separated bike lanes, according to new study (Momentum)

Fed funds will aid Boston shuttle vans, bike options (State House News Service)

As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers (PBS NewsHour)

Incorporating Resilience into Transportation Networks (NCHRP)

Resilience in Transportation Networks, Volume 1: Resilience Case Studies (NCHRP)

Resilience in Transportation Networks, Volume 2: Network Resilience Toolkit and Techniques (NCHRP)

Evaluating Historic Significance of Postwar Commercial Properties (TRB (webinar))

Announcement of Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Meeting (Geological Survey (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))

Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise (Federal Highway Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility (AgNet West Radio Network)

High Court to Take First Post-Chevron Look at Clean Water Act (Bloomberg Law)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: How Congress Shapes Transportation Infrastructure (National Conference of State Legislatures (commentary))

EPA Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions (EPA (media release))

EPA awards $14.4 million to improve local water quality, address runoff pollution across the Mid-Atlantic (EPA (media release))

Study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making (University of Florida)

The secret ingredient in President’s climate law? City trees. (Grist)

DC launches pilot to charge e-bikes with solar power (WTOP Radio)

Ventura County Transportation Commission considers plans to share Santa Paula Branch Line with bikes, pedestrians (Ventura County Reporter)

New infrastructure fee required for electric vehicle owners in Vermont (WPTZ-TV)

Taking Stock of the EV Slowdown One Year Into the Narrative Shift (Bloomberg Hyperdrive)

Supreme Court allows EPA to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants (Time)

Blind Community From Around US Protests Over Rideshare Discrimination (Golden Gate Xpress)

Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report (Smart Cities Dive)

Advisers urge EPA to revamp environmental justice approach (E&E News)

Why the Focus on Environmental Justice Has Shifted to the States (National Review (commentary))

Calls for ‘managed retreat’ as erosion impacts coastal property (Cayman Compass)

How Fall Foliage Maps Can Drive Government GIS Advances (Government Technology)

'Honor their culture': Nebraska works to bring inclusivity to traffic signs in tribal areas (KETV-TV)

Targeted Safety Messages To Caution Motorists Around Harvest Vehicles In Australia (Trade Trucks)

Beyond bike lanes (Sebastapol Times)

Governor Announces Nearly $31.5M for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas (Kansas Governor’s Office (media release))

Council Passes Bill to Reduce Excessive Vehicular Noise with Automated Noise Cameras (Montgomery County, MD (media release))

Incorporating Environmental Justice and Equity Principles: A Toolkit for Airports (ACRP)

Military Resources and Strategies to Improve Civilian Airport Resiliency (TRB (webinar))

Strategies for Resilient Lifeline Infrastructure – A Critical Part of Community Recovery from Extreme Natural Hazards (TRB (webinar))

Navigating the Emissions Landscape: Uneven Paths to Decarbonization (Harvard Law School)

Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise (FHWA (Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments))

Announcement of Meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Establishment and Call for Nominations for the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

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

State DOTs Helping Florida in Wake of Hurricane Milton (AASHTO Journal)

Cities Are at the Forefront of Climate Change. Now They Have the Money to Act. (Time)

US Methane Standards in Flux After Court Inaction (Energy Intelligence)

DOT Has Made Significant Progress Meeting the Requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 but Has Not Maintained an Accurate Inventory (USDOT Office of the Inspector General)

Fla. ‘Know Your Zone’ Tool Gives Real-Time Evacuation Updates (Government Technology)

Disaster response: A day in the life of American Logistics Aid Network during a hurricane (FreightWaves)

Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations (Grist)

Salt Lake City updates Sustainable Infrastructure Policy as new projects kick off (Salt Lake City (media release))

No captain needed: 373-mile remote electric ferry test in Sweden stuns world (Interesting Engineering)

Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)

The air is getting cleaner near the Port of LA. Why pollution is down. (LAist)

Oregon delays emissions standards (Trucks, Parts, Service)

EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California (Transport Topics)

Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines (Transport Topics)

Los Angeles County releases environmental justice plan (HeySoCal)

A transportation roadmap to improve job access and development (Cleveland.com (opinion))

The Invasive Threat of Bamboo: A Power Outage Risk (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (media release))

The Role Of Cadaver Dogs In Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)

What an Old Bus Terminal Can Teach Us About Building a Strong Town (Strong Towns)

Community biking group holds 'Confident Commuting' workshop in Fayetteville, AR (KFSM-TV)

Major Cities Lead Smaller Municipalities in Climate Policy, Active Transportation (The Energy Mix)

A Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal (National Academies)

Tenth Biennial Review Highlights Historic Level of Everglades Restoration Progress, Identifies Areas for Continued Improvement (National Academies (media release))

Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))

Engaging Local Communities for More Effective Climate Mobility Programming (Migration Policy Institute (media release))

Best Practices and Capacity Building for Local Government Implementation of Climate Action Policies (California Air Resources Board (webinar))

Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))

Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance (EPA (Final rule))

Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Authorizing Southwebb Bridge Company LLC To Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico (Presidential Permit)

Public Meeting of the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))

Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice))

Hurricane Helene Signals the End of the ‘Climate Haven’ (Scientific American)

USDOT Announces New Award for Florida A&M University to Establish Mobility Equity Research Center (USDOT (media release))

Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals (Pennsylvania State University)

America debuts first-ever photovoltaic highway: A futuristic design, and a record-breaking power output (Eco News)

Take me to the river: Traveling across the Tri-Cities area can be challenging without a car. A forgotten river that runs below the world’s busiest airport can fix that. (Canopy Atlanta)

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)

The Future of EV Charging Looks a Lot Like an Airport Lounge (Bloomberg)

Integrating GHG Assessment and Reduction Targets in Transportation Planning (FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation)

Can These Self-Charging E-Bike Libraries Bring Mobility to Low-Income Communities? (Next City)

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))

Conservationists petition NOAA to create whale safety protocols in Alaskan ports (KTUU-TV)

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)

Portland Trails improves pedestrian safety with traffic-slowing modifications (The Forecaster)

Micromobility on the rebound in 2024 (Smart Cities Dive)

Skip the taxi: DC’s Reagan National Airport Wants You To Bike To Your Next Flight (Fast Company)

Forest Service Authorizes E-Bike Use on 113 Miles of Tahoe Trails | 45 Days for Public to Object (SnowBrains)

Dubuque champions health and community with grand biking and walking event (KGAN-TV)

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience (NCHRP)

Sustaining Zero-Fare Public Transit in a Post COVID- 19 World: A Guide for State DOT (NCHRP)

Transit Agency Goals and Non-Traditional Performance Indicators Focused on Equity (TCRP)

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))