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))

Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws (The Conversation)

Courts rule Trump administration can’t cancel $22B in climate grant (Stateline)

California Could Lose the Emissions Power That Shapes Cars Across America (Auto Blog)

Massachusetts Incentives Give Electric Ride-Hailing a Boost (Government Technology)

NY Governor Announces Start of Binghamton 363 Gateway Project, Enhancing Recreational Opportunities and Public Safety in Downtown Binghamton (New York Governor’s Office (media release))

Maryland Releases First Statewide EV Infrastructure Plan (Maryland Association of Counties)

Newburgh, NY receives state funds for first EV charging stations (Mid-Hudson News)

Montebello Bus Lines introduces first hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (Mass Transit)

EPA Continues to Expedite New Hampshire’s Clean Air Act Requests with Two Proposed Actions (EPA (media release))

Report outlines how transportation barriers in Rapid City impact employment and quality of life (South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s In the Moment)

Colorado’s statewide e-bike rebate program returns at the end of August (Colorado Public Radio)

Nobles County, MN adopts Active Transportation Plan (Daily Globe)

Gordie Howe International Bridge Opens to Pedestrians and Cyclists, Completing First International Trail Crossing on the Trans Canada Trail (Globe Newswire)

San Francisco’s e-scooter wars are back. Riders are racking up thousands of violations. (San Francisco Chronicle)

ACT Releases First Comprehensive Assessment of Carpooling Practice in Decades (Association for Commuter Transportation (media release))

Projected Transportation Impacts of California Housing Plans (University of California at Berkely Terner Center for Housing Innovation)

Maryland DOT ‘Complete Streets’ Hits Two-Year Mark (AASHTO Journal)

MoDOT Highlights FIFA World Cup Success (Missouri Department of Transportation (media release))

Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations (Architectural and Transportation Barrier Compliance Board (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Administration of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Trading Program Assurance Provisions for 2025 Control Period (EPA (Notice of data availability))

Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Notification of enforcement discretion))

Notice of Council Updated NEPA Procedures (Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Notice))

USDOT Aims to ‘Optimize’ U.S. Transportation System (AASHTO Journal)

Mass transit, bike lanes, EV infrastructure face substantial cuts in DOT proposal (Smart Cities Dive)

FTA to Invest $610 Million to Modernize US Bus Infrastructure and Make More Family Friendly (FTA (media release))

FTA to Invest $22 Million in Innovative Public Transit Infrastructure for American Families (FTA (media release))

What we can learn from Switzerland's approach to mobility (World Economic Forum)

Maine DOT Prepares to Add State’s First Hybrid Engine Ferry to Fleet (WABI-TV)

What the next generation of EV charging has to look like (Charged EV Fleet and Infrastructure News)

Government of Canada continues investments in electric vehicle infrastructure and education (Government of Canada (media release))

EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain (The Hill)

A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County (Houston Public Media)

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Debuts Tactile Maps to Expand Traveler Accessibility (State Aviation Journal)

New AI Animal Detection and Smart Signage Trial Working to Limit Wildlife-Vehicle Strikes (Transport for New South Wales (media release))

Maine DOT Releases Blue Hill Documentary Highlighting Cultural Heritage and Community History (Maine Department of Transportation (media release))

How new bike infrastructure is reshaping travel in Chittenden County, Vermont (WPTZ-TV)

Fairfax County, Virginia expands I-66 trail access, as work continues on gaps (FFXnow)

Pedestrians, cyclists can cross Gordie Howe International Bridge for free beginning Aug. 5 (WDIV-TV)

Mobility-as-a-Service and the future of UTCs: Highlights from annual convening (University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

ARDOT Launches ‘On The DOT: An ARDOT Podcast’ (Arkansas DOT (media release))

TxDOT crews deliver for World Cup (Texas DOT (media release))

Georgia DOT highlights World Cup traffic management success (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))

National Wildlife Refuge System; Request for Information on Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks; Correction (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice; correction))

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

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Mosey Solar Project, Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of intent))

Black Hills National Forest; Wyoming; Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement))

First State National Historical Park; Bicycling (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Waters (National Marine Fisheries Service (Notice; request for information))

Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA (National Park Service (Notice))

Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, San Diego, CA (National Park Service (Notice))

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

FAA Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline V1.0 (FAA (Notice of availability))

High-Speed Train Noise Emission Standards (FRA (Notice of proposed rulemaking(NPRM); request for comments))

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Notice of Adoption of Tennessee Valley Authority Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusion))

Regulating Transportation in an Era of Change (The Regulatory Review)

To protect against flooding, Army Corps calls for investing billions into Boston’s waterfront (WBUR Radio)

California’s climate funding priorities put transit, affordable housing programs at risk (Capital Public Radio)

NYC Mayor Announces Major Expansion of the Bureau of Coastal Resilience to Protect City from Future Storm Surges and Coastal Flooding Events (NYC Department of Environmental Protection (media release))

State DOTs and the Future of EV Charging (AASHTO Journal (podcast))

California Governor signs SB 168: Creating instant rebates for EV buyers (KCRA-TV)

VW’s New E-Bike Has Radar, A Rear Camera, And Fighter-Pilot Glasses (Carscoops)

Op-Ed: Electric vehicles have a future, if NJ policy keeps up (NJ Spotlight News (opinion))

Judge rules EPA failed to implement key part of the Clean Air Act (Courthouse News Service)

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Debuts Tactile Maps To Expand Traveler Accessibility (State Aviation Journal)

DEQ asks Virginians how to best engage environmental justice communities during permitting process (WWBT-TV)

Amtrak Advances Accessibility Across Its National Network (Amtrak (media release))

Texas Travel Information Centers: 90 Years of Welcoming Visitors (Texas Department of Transportation)

Utah DOT Begins Construction of New Multi-Use Trail (AASHTO Journal)

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approves at least $300 million in funding to expand bike and walking trails in Philly area (WHYY)

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Launches First-of-Its-Kind Smart Pedestrian Lighting (Delta Discovery)

Prolonged Exposure to Road Traffic Noise May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, New Study Suggests (People)

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety: USDOT Should Take Steps to Address Risks Related to Limited Driver Visibility (GAO (media release))

Developing a Holistic Airport Common Use Program (TRB (webinar))

Managing Highway Stormwater Quality: Driving Progress (TRB)

Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts (National Academies)

Transit Agencies Deliver During Final World Cup Matches (Passenger Transport)

Atlanta World Cup traffic: Georgia DOT celebrates successful tournament operations (WAGA-TV)

The World Cup was a transportation stress test. Cities got an A-plus. (Smart Cities Dive)

Report On New Jersey World Cup Transportation Says Operations Were A Success (ROI-NJ)

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

Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Transportation, District 8, San Bernadino, CA (National Park Service (Notice))

Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

National Wildlife Refuge System; Request for Information on Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice; request for information and comments))

Notice of the Establishment of the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee; Solicitation of Nominations for Membership (Maritime Administration (Notice; solicitation of nominations for membership))

How NEPA Affects Projects Requiring Federal Approval (EHS Leaders)

AASHTO’s Tymon Talks ‘Reimagining’ Interstates (AASHTO Journal)

Pittsburgh and Edmonton airports partner to advance innovation, sustainability and passenger experience (Future Travel Experience)

How airports keep going in crises from extreme weather to conflict (World Economic Forum (link to video))

Wisconsin Governor orders state agencies to buy more electric and hybrid vehicles (WTMJ Radio)

‘Parents don’t know what they’re buying’: E-bike safety concerns grow (DC News Now)

Federal transportation bill should not punish EV drivers (Seattle Times (opinion))

New law establishes clean fuel standard in Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow)

Rural Transportation Program Serves Aging Populations in Central Texas (Daily Yonder)

WSDOT spends $17M a year cleaning up highway litter - now Jimothy the raccoon has a message for you (KIRO Radio)

Butterfly experts are planting 15,000 milkweed plants along Florida roadsides to help monarchs (Phys.org)

How Public Art Helps Cities Rethink Transportation (National League of Cities)

Connecticut DOT Finishes Trail Crosswalk Project (AASHTO Journal)

Florida DOT Project Boosts U.S. 41 Ped/Bike Protections (AASHTO Journal)

OKI study shows why pedestrians, cyclists face disproportionate risk on region’s roadways (Northern Kentucky Tribune)

Lake Tahoe nonprofit's campaign encourages visitors to use alternative transportation (CBS News Sacramento)

New Hawai’i law aims to improve electric bicycle safety, enforcement (Big Island Now)

Ferries: Electrification and Alternative Fuels (TCRP)

Arizona DOT Completes ‘Dark Skies’ Lighting Project (AASHTO Journal)

Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR-Equipped Diesel Engines (EPA (Proposed rule))

Rescinding the Definition of ‘‘Harm’’ Under the Endangered Species Act (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA (Final rule))

Pipeline Safety: Joint Meeting of the Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-17/pdf/2026-14503.pdf)