Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules (CNBC)

Permitting 101: NEPA Judicial Review (Bipartisan Policy Center)

The Unfinished Work of Federal Permitting Reform (National Affairs (commentary))

When Cities Pay Cash for Infrastructure, Who Really Pays? (Governing)

New analysis could help Washington, D.C., better prepare for floods (Yale Climate Connections)

Federal official discusses Alaska's unique transportation needs, investments (Your Alaska Link)

The Promise And Peril Of Using Visual AI To Study Cities (MIT News)

Billions in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Subgrants Remain Unawarded (GAO (media release))

Georgia EV advocates push for more state incentives as market grows (WJBF-TV)

Electric Truck Incentives, Market Reach Across the Nation (Government Technology)

Rapid EV uptake drives a split in US fuel market (Reuters (commentary))

What they are saying: Strong support for California’s new laws to expand EV access, consumer choice, and cut dependence on oil (Office of the Governor of California (media release))

Mountain Line Transit Authority, MATA invest in clean-diesel buses (Mass Transit)

Skyline event helps blind, visually impaired riders build transit confidence (Hawaii News Now)

Virginia DOT Prepares for Winter Weather as Fall Begins (WTVR-TV)

These Trees Wreaked Havoc During Storms. Hawaiʻi Is Fed Up (Honolulu Civil Beat)

New Louisville Wayfinding Signs Prioritize Pedestrians (Spectrum News)

‘Cohesive trail network': New corridor will connect 20% of Bozeman's population (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

In Utah, trails are being adjusted to allow adaptive bikes better access (NPR’s Morning Edition)

CSX to cede railroad land for pedestrian trails, Pittsburgh mayor announces (WESA Radio)

Springfield to move forward with 'Ungap the Map' project as $24.8 million in grant funds are released (KSMU Radio)

Massive wildlife overpass has helped reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by 91% in Colorado (Denver Gazette)

Enhancing Airport Access with Emerging Mobility (TRB (webinar))

TRB Conference on Rural and Tribal Transportation (TRB (call for abstracts))

Increasing Asphalt Recycling To Reduce Paving Costs, Improve Pavement Longevity, And Reduce Environmental Impact (Oregon Department of Transportation)

Distribution of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Minnesota (University of Minnesota)

Computational Modeling of Water Infiltration From Ditches Into Roadway Embankments (Argonne National Laboratory)

Communicable Disease Transmission in Air Travel: Human Behaviour (National Research Council of Canada Center for Air Travel Research)

Overcoming urban climate injustice: synthesising global pathways and principles (npj Urban Sustainability)

The next phase of climate attribution (https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-026-00432-9)

Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of advisory committee meeting))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Gasoline Distribution Facilities and Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals Reconsideration (EPA (Proposed rule; reconsideration of final rule))

AASHTO Comments on ‘Corridors of Commerce’ Program (AASHTO Journal)

House Passes Resolution to Nullify EPA Authorization for California Harbor-Craft Emissions Rules (Legis1)

Judge rules EPA illegally ended $7B solar program for low-income Americans (AP)

How to build climate-resilient transport systems (The Conversation)

Virginia tells Richmond airport to reduce its use of ‘forever chemicals’ (Bay Journal)

Can Cities Put Freight On Public Transport? (Cities Today)

Planning Ahead: How to Revitalize America’s EV Industry before ‘China Shock 2.0’ (The National Interest)

Federal Actions Disrupt NEVI and CFI EV Charging Rollout (Legis1)

Rising popularity of electric vehicles sparks calls for waste management sector to keep up (Australian Broadcasting Company)

Federal transit cuts could hit rural America hardest (Grist)

New Mexico DOT Gives Update on New Wildlife Bridge Near Cuba (KRQE-TV)

SANDAG returns $17.6 million in state funding for bike, pedestrian infrastructure (KPBS)

City of Pasadena Active Transportation Plan (City of Pasadena)

E-Bikes, E-Scooters Reshape Major Cities’ Mobility Landscape (Government Technology)

Oregon DOT program cuts homeless camp cleanup costs nearly 70% (Central Oregon Daily News video)

1890s ‘road bed’ deeds leave US liable in Maryland rail-trail case (Railway Supply)

Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds (AP)

Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))

Partial Repeal of the Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units (EPA (Final rule))

Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-17/pdf/2026-19072.pdf)

Notice of Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, and Request for Comment on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Reentry Vehicle Operations in the Marine Environment (FAA (Notice of availability and request for comment))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusion Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Notice))

EPA seeks Tribal projects to reduce polluted runoff (Stormwater Solutions)

Pittsburgh International Airport CEO On Building Resilience For Future (International Airport Review)

Michigan expands EV infrastructure, but access remains unequal, study finds (The Manchester Mirror)

GM Sees EVs as the Future, But America’s Charging Problem Is Getting in the Way (MotorBiscuit)

After legal fight, more EV charging stations coming to Wisconsin (Wisconsin Public Radio)

A Federal Judge Just Saved California's Emissions Waivers From an EPA Paperwork Trick (Backfire News)

World-first trial on Phillip Island discovers floating wetlands can cut emissions (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

New Trails and Native Habitat Restoration Underway at Santa Barbara’s Franceschi Park (Edhat)

An Elegant Fix For One Of America’s Deadliest Road Problems (Vox)

Maine Looks to Expand Wildlife Crossings in Caribou (Environment America)

City of Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Returns With $1 Million in New City Funding (Atlanta Regional Commission (media release))

Commingling Paratransit and General Public Trips in Microtransit Service (TRB)

Implementing Microtransit Within Broader Network Design 2026 (TRB)

Updated Definition of ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ (Corps of Engineers and EPA (Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking))

Hazardous Materials: California’s Reusability Mandate for Propane Cylinders (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of administrative determination of preemption))

America’s Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information (Office of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, USDOT (Request for Information))

National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

EPA considers further narrowing Clean Water Act protections (The Hill)

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Build a Federal Flood Resilience Program (Environmental Coastal and Offshore)

New Trump Rules Would Limit State Power to Block Pipelines, Energy Projects (Inside Climate News)

States Can Impose More Environmental Regulations. That Doesn't Mean They Should. (Governing (opinion))

Canada, US and Mexico cooperate to launch charging network for electric trucks on the West Coast (Charged EV News)

University of Alabama introduces electric bus fleet for research and transit (WVTM-TV)

Walmart And Retail Giants Push Forward With EV Charging Networks As Federal Support Retreats (Foreign Policy Journal)

New York’s congestion pricing program has not affected air quality, study finds (Smart Cities Dive)

Underserved Communities Again Ask Courts to Restore Justice Grant Funding (Inside Climate News)

Study moving forward to prevent vehicle-wildlife crashes (Talking Michigan Transportation (podcast))

ComEd and Openlands Award Grants to Restore and Expand Green Spaces in Illinois (T&D World)

Creating public space at a transit stop (Public Square)

Interactive exhibit explores BART history at the Western Railway Museum (The Bay Link (blog))

The 4 Design Flaws That Make Airports Way More Stressful (Sunset)

New regional initiative brings e-bike safety events to W&OD Trail (FFX Now)

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures (National Academies)

Court strikes down New York law that sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change (The Hill)

Google told drivers to drive a longer way on purpose (SFGate)

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Department of the Army (Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusion pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4336c)

National Environmental Policy Act Regulations (FHWA, FRA, FTA (Final rule))

Bicycle Use in Park Areas (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Transportation at the Ballot Box 2026: Introduction (Eno Center for Transportation)

Transportation Secretary Unveils ‘America’s Great Corridors of Commerce’ to Transform Highways & Railroads into Multi-Use Arteries to Power Economy of the Future (USDOT (media release))

Permitting 101: NEPA Reform (Bipartisan Policy Center)

FTA Issues $665M for Ferry Infrastructure Improvements (AASHTO Journal)

Extreme Heat Presents Risks for Transportation Infrastructure (Eno Center for Transportation)

How climate change affects different modes of transport – from roads to railways (The Conversation)

Should we let beachfront properties fall into the ocean? (KHON-TV)

Mapping pedestrian stress to unlock walkable communities (University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

Stinson parking to adapt to seas (Point Reyes Light)

OCTA Board continues planning for coastal rail fortification along LOSSAN corridor (Mass Transit)

From Dumping Grounds To Living Systems (American Society of Landscape Architects)

Chicago Has a Huge Lead Pipe Problem – and We Mapped It (Inside Climate News)

Developing the cities of tomorrow through pedestrian urbanism (University of Cincinnati)

Penn State Center for Energy Law & Policy Now Has Available An Online Database Of Local Solar Ordinances From 300 Local Governments In 57 Counties (PA Department of Environmental Protection (blog))

Transportation Electrification in Tennessee (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation)

Nevada leaders promote green transportation (Public News Service)

Walnut Creek Eyes Millions For Electric Vehicles: Report (https://patch.com/california/walnutcreek/walnut-creek-eyes-millions-electric-vehicles-report)

Trump admin wins defense of Biden-era EPA air rule (E&E News)

Tactile Maps Installed At Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Ease Travel For More Than Just Blind Passengers (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Beyond the persona: listening to passengers and building a more human airport - International Airport Summit speaker preview (International Airport Review)

Wildlife Federation says SpaceX announcement raises more questions than answers (KATC-TV)

In Chicago, a Shedd Aquarium-backed team built floating gardens, and after years on the Chicago River, they've now spread to Bubbly Creek (Economic Times)

Rocky Point project protects motorists and wildlife (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Traffic Gardens: Turning Empty Spaces Into Places Where Kids Learn to Ride (People for Bikes)

Sweeping Away Outdated Rules: Army Launches New Historic Preservation Framework (US Army (media release))

Impacts of Shared Mobility in Transportation Modeling (Minnesota DOT’s Crossroads)

Study: Riding bicycles generates more than $1B for Iowa’s economy (Iowa Public Radio)

Post-Implementation Evaluation of Transportation Projects (NCHRP)

Consolidating Microtransit and ADA Paratransit Services (TCRP)

On-Demand Transit: Quality of Service Measures and Standards (TCRP)

National Forum on Nature-Based Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief (National Academies)

Does Context Really Matter for Environmental Policy Implementation? A Systematic Comparison of Implementation Determinants (Environmental Policy and Governance)

Urban Systems Symposium (New York University)

UGA Study Illuminates New Methods for Reducing Wildlife-vehicle Collisions at Night (University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Lab)

NJ Transit lost $4M during FIFA World Cup. Its CEO says it's a win. (News 12 New Jersey)

LA28 Olympics transit plan gets rolling (Beverly Press)

Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors (Notice; Request for information (RFI))

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

National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC); Notice of Public Meeting (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) on Oxides of Nitrogen (EPA (Notice))

Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Severe Weather Events in the Sector Mobile Captain of the Port Zone (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Resetting NHTSA’s Fuel Economy Program: Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Highway Vehicles and Work Trucks (NHTSA (Interpretive rule))

Notice of Public Meetings for the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

FAA Touts Recent eVTOL Hybrid-Electric Plane Tests (AASHTO Journal)

With Gas Tax Revenues Dwindling, Congress Eyes EV Fees (National Conference of State Legislatures)

FTA Delivers $665 Million to Modernize America’s Ferry Infrastructure (FTA (media release))

Subsurface Study of Oregon Highway Landslide Underway (AASHTO Journal)

Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms (AP)

About AI And The Future Of Transportation Planning (Eno Center for Transportation)

New York’s environmental miracle could be coming to an end (Daily Gazette)

The triumph and tragedy of light rail in Charlotte (Planetizen)

Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat (Economic Times)

Walnut Creek Eyes EV Charging Fees, $5.6 Million Fleet Electrification Cost (Contra Costa News)

California announces $95 million investment for EV infrastructure expansion (EV Infrastructure News)

Judge set to vaporize EPA bid to end California emissions standards (Courthouse News Service)

Over $31M awarded for transportation projects that improve air quality in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Public Radio)

For better urban air quality, choose city trees wisely (Chemical and Engineering News)

What if our cities were designed for wildlife as well as people? (The Conversation)

Missouri Flood and Drought App Builds Disaster Preparedness (Government Technology)

Wildlife Crossings in the Eastern Wildway: Funding the Future (Wildlands Network)

Sarasota, SRQ airport partner on public art postcard project (Observer)

A website makes music using the real-time New York City subway schedule (NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday)

Pedestrians split over new AI eye-reading crosswalks in Las Vegas (KVVU-TV)

Webinar: Research in Progress—Sharing and Finding Transportation Research (TRB)

How the Safe System Approach Is Creating Safer Roads (TR News)

Documentary on Wyoming DOT Snow Fences Wins Emmy (AASHTO Journal)

New California Tire Rule Reaches Vans, Pickups, and Service Trucks Starting in 2029 (ACT News)

Governor, INDOT Unveil Indiana Freedom 250 Signs On I-70, US 30 (WXIN-TV)

America’s Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information (Office of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, USDOT (Request for Information))

Nominations Request for the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (EPA (Notice))

Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation (Forest Service (Proposed rule; request for public comment))

Travel Management; National Forest System Lands (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (FAA (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusion))

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures: Timber Salvage Harvest Categorical Exclusion (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Proposed Plan of Operations; Joshua Tree National Park, CA (National Park Service (Notice of availability))

National Park Service Updates E-Scooter Rules (Government Technology (EN: see “Powered Micromobility Devices” in Federal Register listings))

Oregon DOT Continues Study on Massive Slide Which Wiped out Portion Highway in Coast Rang (KXL Radio)

A burst of enthusiasm over Sunnyside Yard Queens project, followed by yawning silence (Gothamist)

Utah DOT Supports Hybrid Aircraft Cross-State Test Flight (AASHTO Journal)

N.J. bike shops report up to 90% drop in e-bike sales after new law (NJ.com)

EV battery fire risk: The complete statistical analysis (EV Infrastructure News)

The 1966 Loophole Behind California's Emissions Power, and the Senate Push to Kill It (The Auto Wire)

What is ‘clean energy’? A guide to assessing energy transition technologies (Zero Carbon Analytics)

EPA’s Latest Assault On Clean Air: Diesel Truck Emissions (Forbes (commentary))

North Dakota opens funding opportunity to expand non-emergency medical transportation in rural communities (North Dakota Health and Human Services (media release))

Caltrans helps to ensure future of iconic butterflies (California DOT)

Long-awaited LA River bike path through downtown pedals ahead - slowly (Courthouse News Service)

Riders love e-buses but drivers prefer their cars, study finds (Cornell Chronicle)

San Diego County grand jury report supports improvements to region’s bicycle network (Times of San Diego)

Study Finds Cycling Infrastructure Can Dramatically Increase Bike Commuting (Momentum)

Portions of a Colorado rideshare safety law kick in as federal bill threatens to undo it (KUSA-TV)

Cincinnati partners with bicycle shop to expand affordable transportation (WLWT-TV)

Bike safety program helps refugee teens navigate Louisville (The Record)

Preparing Airports and Communities for Advanced Air Mobility (TR News)

Exceeding Legislated Accessibility Requirements in Airports (ACRP)

Research finds pedestrian-focused infrastructure can boost safety (University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

Enhancing Wildfire Resilience in the Rail Industry: Developing a Community Resilience Extreme Events Portal (CREEP) (FRA (link to pdf))

North Carolina DOT hands out hundreds of laptops as part of rural internet access initiative (WNCN-TV)

Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Repeal of Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))

Response to Clean Air Act Section 176A Petition From New Hampshire (EPA (Notice of proposed action on petition))

Powered Micromobility Devices (National Park Service (Final rule))

Air Plan Approval; Commonwealth of Virginia; Transfer of Authority and Requests for Certain Public Hearings on Air Permits (EPA (Proposed rule))