FHWA Offering $250M in Congestion Reduction Grants (AASHTO Journal)

EPA Making $3B Worth of Clean Port Grants Available (AASHTO Journal)

To Electrify Trucking, Start With a Blueprint (Government Technology)

The Transportation Department proposes new rules for how airlines handle wheelchairs (NPR)

America’s small cities value sustainability (Share America (US Department of State))

Green groups to petition Biden for cleanup rules for offshore oil infrastructure (The Hill)

EPA fights push to regulate noise pollution (E&E News)

Meeting held to discuss West Virginia's plan to address electric vehicle infrastructure (WCHS-TV)

Construction begins on barrier wall along railroad beneath San Clemente landslide (San Diego Union-Tribune)

New York City rolls out new e-bike charging stations for delivery workers (WABC-TV)

Norway Orders World’s First Battery-Power Autonomous Ferries (Maritime Executive)

E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air (The Conversation)

EPA has tightened its target for deadly particle pollution - states need more tools to reach it (Alaska Beacon (commentary))

With national spotlight on Baltimore, transportation equity problems shine through (WYPR Radio)

California’s polluted communities could miss out on billions under state’s flawed system (CalMatters)

Equity Guides Initiatives at USDOT (Transport Topics)

Equity in Practice: Strengthening Transit Through Community Partnerships (TransitCenter)

Virginia takes steps to track 'forever chemicals' in water sources (Environmental Health News)

‘Beer bottles, mattresses, ladders’: Maryland crews tackle cleanup of 17,000 miles of roadway (WTOP Radio)

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas (Texas A&M Forest Service (media release))

Forrest County, MS seeks grant to fund walking trail down the Leaf River (WDAM-TV)

Spokane looks to make roads safer for pedestrians and bikers (KHQ-TV (video))

Pedestrian deaths fell modestly last year, but there's still a safety 'crisis' (NPR)

How Hoboken Has Gone Years Without a Traffic Death (Governing)

Why Is Everyone in San Francisco Freaking out about a Protected Bike Lane? (Velo)

Colorado lawmakers consider annual fee for larger vehicle registrations to fund cyclist, pedestrian infrastructure (KMGH-TV)

Columbus planning two-mile urban pathway through downtown for bikes and pedestrians (WSYX-TV)

Geofencing proposed to stop speeding on Hermosa Beach Strand (Easy Reader and Peninsula)

Foundations in Shrink Swell Soil—Innovation and State of Practice (TRB (webinar))

Fresh Perspectives: Native American Artists Portray Transportation’s Impact (TR News)

Draft Criteria for Product Category Rules to Support the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials; Notice of Availability, Webinar and Request for Comment (Environmental Protection Agency (Notice))

Notice of Public Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Notice of Public Meetings (EPA (Notice))

Information Regarding Allowances Used in Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Trading Programs (EPA (Notice of data availability))

Request for Nominations to the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) (EPA (Notice))

Notice of President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council Meeting (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) (Notice; request for comments))

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Notice of Public Meeting (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Northern Border Regional Commission (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight; Extension of Comment Period (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Park City Wind LLC’s Proposed New England Wind Farm Offshore Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

AASHTO Names Chris Collins Vice Chair of Water Council (AASHTO Journal)

SEC drops some emissions disclosure requirements from draft climate rules (Reuters)

Supreme Court seems willing to block EPA 'good neighbor' air pollution rule (NBC News)

FAA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Carbon Pollution from New Jets and Turboprops (FAA (media release))

Commuting in the United States: 2022 (Census Bureau (link to PDF))

Cell Phone Use In Cars Went Up During The Pandemic And Never Went Back Down (Jalopnik)

San Francisco to set new rules for e-bikes, scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries (KGO-TV)

Indiana Toll Road completes solar energy project (Elkhart Truth)

In a US first, Seattle to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging (Electrek)

How a small town with limited resources is planning for climate change (High Country News)

Experts: Best Bet in $300M Osage Nation Wind Farm Dispute Is Negotiation (ENR Texas and Louisiana)

Switching to EVs and clean power would save infant lives, help millions of kids breathe easier: Report (The Hill)

EPA has tightened its target for deadly particle pollution (states need more tools to reach it -The Conversation)

What Critics of the EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Regulations Get Wrong About the Clean Air Act’s History (Time (opinion))

Imperial To Start $3M Highway 86 Beautification By May? (Calexio Chronicle)

How Central Texas airports are planning for the total solar eclipse (KCEN-TV)

To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle (AP)

Kenaitze Indian Tribe Purchases Building for Transportation Hub (Peninsula Clarion)

An Online Film Festival That’s All About Cycling (Hyperallergic)

Bend, Oregon could see new mobility hub as early as this summer (The Bulletin)

The Impact of Ridesharing on Urban Mobility (The Weekly Driver)

Study shows why bike lane projects are controversial and what cities can do to make it easier (Momentum)

London Bike Boom Risks Becoming a Victim of Its Own Success (CityLab (perspective))

Albuquerque Launches Affordable Mobility Platform (City of Albuquerque (media release))

Elevating Equity in Transportation Decision Making: Recommendations for Federal Competitive Grant Programs (TRB (Special report))

The effect of climate vulnerability on global carbon emissions: Evidence from a spatial convergence perspective ( ScienceDirect)

Amending Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States (The President (Executive order))

Exemptions From Average Fuel Economy Standards; Passenger Automobile Average Fuel Economy Standards (NHTSA (Final rule; final decision to grant exemption))

Draft Guidance for Future National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting of Combined Sewer Systems (EPA (Notice; request for comment))

Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems; Extension of Comment Period (EPA (Proposed rule; extension of public comment period))

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))

Technical Mapping Advisory Council (FEMA (Request for applicants for appointment))

Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (Geological Survey (Notice))

Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Knowledge Session: Navigating Federal Policy Changes (AASHTO Journal)

Will America ever stop building more highways? (Washington Post)

EPA Chief Michael Regan Wants to Advance Environmental Justice (With the Energy Industry’s Help –Time)

Reforming the Governance of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (Center for American Progress)

The domino effect of transport sector decarbonization (GreenBiz)

USDOT Releases 2023 Equity Action Plan Update (USDOT (media release))

Maryland Governor unveils $90M for environmental initiatives (WJZ-TV)

Maine towns confront climate choice: Rebuild a road or save a marsh? (Portland Press Herald)

NYC plans 6 new waterfront shipping hubs to replace truck freight with barges (Gothamist)

Here are 8 ways building bike lanes benefit more than just bicyclists (Momentum)

New EV Hybrid stickers for first responder safety are ready for Wisconsin license plates (Wisconsin Department of Transportation (media release))

California Ports Deploying Air Pollution Capture for Ships (Transport Topics)

Maryland transportation officials have ambitious climate goals - can they get there? (Baltimore Banner)

Transportation is polluting North Texas air. Officials seek about $200M for solutions (KERA Radio)

People are moving out of cities with poor air quality - but many end up facing other climate risks (CNBC)

California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet (Caltrans (media release))

How Does Eco Restoration Improve Environmental Justice? (WGBH)

UMass Amherst study shows low income communities in Mass. are twice as likely to have poor roads (New England Public Media)

Louisiana v. EPA: A Turning Point for Title VI and Environmental Justice? (Troutman Pepper (opinion))

Federal judge ends Florida’s oversight on wetland development (Tampa Bay Times)

Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation (Illinois Department of Transportation (blog))

'A race to the bottom': Indiana wetlands bill could affect Great Lakes, Mississippi River (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

These Photos Capture Every First and Last Subway Stop in New York City (Smithsonian)

City Of Newport Beach, California Launches E-Bike Safety Page (Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Patch)

A closer look at Charlotte’s ‘roads-first’ mobility plan (WFAE Radio)

The 5 Principles That Make America’s Best Bike Lanes: A Lot More Than Painted Lines (Velo)

Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility (PYMNTS)

Review of Approaches for Managing Pollutant Loads in Highway Stormwater Runoff Meeting 2 (TRB)

Airport Energy Resiliency Roadmap (ACRP)

Planning for the Emergence of Urban Air Mobility at Aviation Facilities (ACRP (webinar))

2023 Trend Report for Planners (American Planning Association)

Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE); Notice of Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice))

Draft Approach for Implementation of the EPA Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials; Notice of Availability, Webinar and Request for Comment (EPA (Notice))

Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast; Geographic Information System Files (Coast Guard (Notice of availability))

National Wetland Plant List (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Procedures To Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources (Army Corps of Engineers (Proposed rule))

Notice of Call for Nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Leasing and Site Assessment Activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Congressional Leaders Share Transportation Priorities (AASHTO Journal)

Congressional Budget Office projects Biden green energy plan will cost much more than initial estimate (CNBC)

Can 15-Minute Cities Work in America? (CityLab)

US drivers logged more miles than ever in 2023 (Spectrum News 1)

EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities (EPA (media release))

New York’s $15 Congestion Pricing Aims for Mid-June Start Date (CityLab)

Dear Colleague Letter: FTA highlights importance of adhering to NEPA Schedules (FTA)

Georgia Ports working to block private port nearby citing traffic concerns (WJCL-TV)

California recommends changes to leasing properties under freeways after major fire (AP)

The Greening of Transportation: We’ll need new inventions and novel adaptations to decarbonize the sector (IEEE Spectrum)

New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future (AP)

Shell permanently closes all of its hydrogen refueling stations for cars in California (Hydrogen Insight)

Lawsuit sparked by recent Tahoe Regional Planning Agency decisions (Tahoe Daily Journal)

To Sell Congestion Pricing Plans, Don’t Mention Climate Change (Government Technology)

USPS announces 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets (Parcel and Postal Technology International)

Sustaining Rosa Parks’ Struggle for Transit Equity (The Good Men Project)

Want to reform housing? Take a look at parking (Route Fifty)

On the Issues: Natural Gas Pause, Clean Energy Equity, and More (Resources.org)

The growing inadequacy of an open-ended Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale in a warming world (PNAS)

Los Angeles once had its very own wooden freeway for bikes. Then came the cars (SFGate)

Public health and urban planning go hand in hand. Why aren’t we doing more to promote cycling? (Healthy Debate)

New Infrastructure Projects Aim to Enhance Walkability in Houston (Greater Houston Partnership)

What Vision Zero Has And Hasn't Accomplished (NPR’s Consider This (podcast))

TRB's Transportation Symposium on Environment, Energy, and Livable Economies (TRB)

The Drive for Dollars: How Fiscal Politics Shaped Urban Freeways and Transformed American Cities (University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)

Processing of Department of the Army Permits; Procedures for the Protection of Historic Properties (Army Corps of Engineers (Proposed rule))

Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (Maritime Administration (Notice of solicitation for membership))

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers (Transport Topics)

US politicians unite across party lines over e-bike battery regulation (Cycling Weekly)

Can a National Zoning Atlas Chart a Way Out of the US Housing Crisis? (CityLab)

FAA Announces Nearly $250 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States (FAA (media release))

To fight climate change, micromobility is a better option than overpriced transit projects (The Hill (opinion))

NCDOT Seeks Information on New Mobility Technologies (AASHTO Journal)

Maps, data show how near-term climate change could affect major port cities on America's East Coast (CBS News)

Arizona DOT seeks bids to construct 21 electric vehicle charging stations (Queen Creek Sun Times)

Climate change is causing a pothole plague. Are robots and self-healing pavement the solution? (BBC News)

Truck Makers Launch Zero-Emission Infrastructure Coalition (Transport Topics)

Equity Engagement for Transportation Agencies (AASHTO Journal (video))

Meet the woman in charge of Chicago's fight against pollution, environmental injustice (WLS-TV)

Montana State University Gets $10M for Tribal, Rural Energy and Environmental Justice (Native News Online)

FAA: Bird strikes growing concern for commercial, private aircraft (InvestigateTV)

Solar fence stops snow and generates electricity (Minnesota Public Radio)

Fish and Wildlife: Restoring coastal wetlands and building coastal resiliency (Dredging Today)

Restored Wetland Emits Unexpected Levels of Greenhouse Gas (AzoCleantech)

Damage To Ancient Sites May Scuttle Southeast Mesa, Arizona Railway (Queen Creek Tribune)

Indiana DOT forwards new rail crossing safety measures (WTHI-TV)

Minnesota Awards Active Transportation Grants (KEYC-TV)

KDOT Grants Funding Active Transportation Alternatives (WDAF-TV)

$500M Dallas transportation bond proposal devotes less than 2% to ‘Vision Zero' road safety plan (KXAS-TV)

Biking In Cities Can Be So Complicated, And Map Apps Can Only Help So Much (Marketplace)

Transit Desperately Needs Innovation. Why Pick on Microtransit? (CityLab (perspective))

Container Port Landside Congestion Experiences and Solutions (TRB (webinar))

An Emergency Management Playbook for State Transportation Agencies (NCHRP)

Traffic safety for all road users: A paired comparison study of small & mid-sized U.S. cities with high/low bicycling rate (Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research)

Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project (FHWA (Notice))

Notice of Availability: Joint Development Circular C 7050.1C and Response to Comments (FTA (Notice))

Shipping Safety Fairways Environmental Impact Public Scoping Meetings (Coast Guard (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to the State Implementation Plan Conformity Rule (EPA (Proposed rule))

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

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council; Withdrawal (USDA (Notice of meeting; withdrawal))

USDOT Issues $4.9B in Infrastructure Project Grants (AASHTO Journal)

US House Advances Bill to Protect Moving Privacy (Transport Topics)

No, the federal government isn’t banning funny highway signs (Verify)

USDOT Gives Truck Parking Projects $292 Million in Grants (Transport Topics)

Airports are finally back to their pre-pandemic normal, Fitch says (Route Fifty)

The Fight Over Building Denser Housing Near Transit In Washington State (Washington State Standard)

Train-tunnel idea faces fresh scrutiny from Broward amid fierce transportation debate (South Florida Sun)

West Virginia Division Of Highways Discusses Rollout For The State’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (MetroNews)

Federal Grant Advances Plans for California’s First Wind Port in Humboldt (The Maritime Executive)

Pennsylvania's First EV Charging Station Completed Under Federal Program Opened, One of the First States to Reach this Milestone (Pennsylvania DOT (media release))

NJ Transit scraps plan for gas-fired backup power plant, heartening environmental justice advocates (AP)

Hydrogen Is Still a Heavy Lift for Clean Transportation (Government Technology)

Low-carbon flights are approaching. Will airports be ready? (Ground Support Worldwide)

What is environmental racism and what can we do about it (University of Toronto)

Dialogue on Disability: How to eliminate barriers to accessible housing and transportation (WXXI Radio’s)

Crosswalk Visibility Is a Safety and Equity Issue (The Elm)

Tribal Sovereignty: A Step Toward Environmental Justice (National Resources Council of Maine (blog))

MDOT and OFME seeks proposals for Michigan $15 Million Equitable Mobility Challenge (Michigan DOT)

Electrified Barriers Installed on Top of Wildlife Guards To Help Keep Large Wild Mammals out of a Fenced Road Corridor (Montana Department of Transportation)

Oil field road traffic disrupts North Slope caribou more than previously recognized (Alaska Beacon)

Share Your Historic Route 66 Story! (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Bike Path (Marin Independent Journal)

Colorado Governor Announces Partnership Between CDOT’s Bustang and X Games (Longmont Leader)

Yes, Paris has its own bicycle hearse (Momentum)

Portugal home to the oldest traffic sign in the world (Portugal News)

Baltimore's bike infrastructure is slowly becoming safer for bicyclists, pedestrians (WJZ-TV)

Tampa’s Vision Zero Initiative Gaining National Attention (Tampa Free Press)

PA Department of Health Announces Grant Opportunities to Make Communities More Pedestrian-Friendly (Pennsylvania Department of Health (media release))

Container Port Landside Congestion Experiences and Solutions (TRB (webinar))

Evaluation of Change and Clearance Intervals Prior to the Flashing Yellow Arrow Permissive Left-Turn Indication (NCHRP)

How AI is Shaping Weather Research and Forecasting: An Interview with Amy McGovern (National Academies)

Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond (National Academies)

How Are E-Scooter Speed-Limiter Settings Associated with User Behavior? Observed Speeds and Road, Sidewalk, and Bike Lane Use in Austin, TX, and Washington, D.C. (Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board)

Federal Share Flexibility Pilot Program (FHWA (Notice))

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

Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast (Coast Guard (Notice of intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; notice of virtual and in- person scoping meetings; and request for comments))

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; March 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Construction Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport, March 31, 2024, Through October 26, 2024 (FAA (Notification of limited waiver of the slot usage requirement))

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

National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah Available; Request for Information; Period Extension (Maritime Administration, (Notice of vessel availability and request for information period extension))