White House, USDOT Tout Rural Infrastructure Funding (AASHTO Journal )

Federal EV charging networks: $5B over 5 years, now states have to submit plans (Green Car Reports)

The pandemic drove a sharp dip in greenhouse gas emissions, EPA says (The Hill)

Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to lower gasoline prices (AP )

Why Recent Announcements By The White House Around Indoor Air Quality Matter (Forbes)

When mask mandates end, advocate asks NJ Transit to have a face covering only car (NJ.com)

How Did Public Transportation Affect COVID’s Spread? (Futurity)

A very American road rage shooting crisis (NBC News THINK)

Louisiana DOTD Hosts Outdoor Electric Vehicle Expo (AASHTO Journal)

‘Investment in the future:’ NC Looks to electric transportation (WNCN-TV)

Indiana to spend $100 million on electric vehicle charging stations (The Center Square)

Maine DOT gets citizen help planning wind power port (WCSH-TV)

Planning and the Complicated Causes and Effects of Congestion (Planetizen)

Port of San Diego Welcomes Electric Freight Trucks as it Works Towards Zero-Emission Technology (KNSD-TV)

Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn’t there more of it? ( – NPR )

With new funding, Washington State Ferries ramps up electric ferry plans (KING-TV )

California Proposes 68 Percent Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales By 2030 (Motor1.com)

Metrolink becomes first U.S. passenger-rail agency to run on renewable fuel (Progressive Railroading)

Transportation Vote in Georgia Focuses on Neighborhoods, Equity (Flagpole)

A Lake in Florida Suing to Protect Itself (The New Yorker)

Herbicide spraying to begin along roadsides (Watertown Daily Times)

EPA Announces Plan to Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture (EPA (Media release))

How a Forgotten Bit of Infrastructure Became a Symbol of Civic Pride (The New Yorker)

Why American License Plates Are Such A Mess (Cheddar (Video) )

Saving the Legacy of Pittsburgh’s City Steps (Governing)

Improvements coming to Jackson’s MLK Equality Trail (WSYM-TV)

Bird pilot aims to give NYC wheelchair users reliable and fast transport options (Smart Cities Dive)

Albany, Georgia commissioners to apply for federal grant for Rails to Trails (WALB-TV)

Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Standards Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems (BEPS) (FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting (EPA (Notification for a public meeting))

Charter Renewal of the Regional Resource Stewardship Council (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice))

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

Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review (FAA (Notice))

Permanent Closure of the Public-Use of East Hampton Airport (FAA (Notice))

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to BNSF Railway Bridge Heavy Maintenance Project in King County, Washington (NOAA (Notice; issuance of two incidental harassment authorization))

Biden administration holds EV industry meeting with Musk, Barra (CNBC)

Supreme Court Revives Trump-Era Environmental Regulation ( New York Times)

Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities ( USDOT (Media release))

21 States Sue To Stop Covid-19 Face Mask Mandates On Airplanes, Public Transit ( Forbes)

Airlines that dropped mask requirements are now suffering staff shortages due to COVID-19 ( CBS News)

Ten thousand COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at TTC Clinics ( Mass Transit)

Washington ferries’ slow return to pre-pandemic service continues ( KIRO Radio)

Interview with Joint Office of Energy and Transportation ( AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast)

Tampa Bay mayors say transportation key to climate change plans ( Tampa Bay Times)

Flood sensor project will offer city real-time data as storms intensify ( Spectrum News NY1)

Three months after January snowstorm, VDOT still cleaning up ‘unprecedented amount of debris’ ( WAVY-TV)

Study: How California can Shift Away from Car-Oriented Development ( Planetizen)

Experts: Charging Options Key to Electric Vehicle Adoption (Government Technology)

New highways headed to Seattle area despite drive to fight climate change (KUOW Radio)

Connecticut Truckers Face Bill to Lower Emissions ( Transport Topics)

New bill restricts PA’s entry into Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ( KTBS-TV)

Free Fare February data shows UTA program’s success ( Standard-Examiner)

Louisiana Governor, DOTD Discuss Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( Louisiana Governor’s Office (Media release))

100 Groups Demand EPA Set Protective Airplane-Pollution Limits ( Center for Biological Diversity (Media release))

Navajo Nation Leader Meets With Federal Administration On Inter-Agency Agreement To Improve Roads ( Navajo-Hopi Observer )

Michigan wants your suggestions to improve a new online environmental justice mapping tool ( Michigan Public Radio)

Florida DOT Plans for ‘Transportation Equity’ ( Tallahassee Reports)

The little-known open-source community behind the government’s new environmental justice tool ( Grist)

MoDOT encouraging drivers to help clean up litter along roadways ( KCTV-TV)

Aquatic drone measures water quality throughout river networks with precision and speed ( Oak Ridge National Laboratory )

“Managed Retreat” Is a Terrible Way to Talk About Responding to Climate Change ( Slate)

Crews to begin spraying invasive plants ( WiscNews)

Researchers Analyze The Usage Patterns Of Bicycles In Four Large Cities In USA To Make Bicycle Sharing Systems More Efficient ( Verve Times)

Topeka City Council considering restricting bicycles, skateboards and scooters from NOTO area ( KSNT-TV)

Newark, DE considering ‘noise cameras’ to crack down on vehicles with loud exhaust systems ( Newark Post)

Reddy Bikeshare kicks off seventh season with upgraded technology ( WKBW-TV)

Pedestrian Resources to Help Talk the Walk ( NCHRP)

TRB Webinar – Advancing Subnational Energy Transitions ( TRB)

Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Strategies for Future Success ( NCHRP)

A Full Assessment of the Effectiveness of Gulf Restoration Efforts Will Require Improved Analysis and Coordination, New Report Says ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Media release))

Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee’s Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee ( EPA (Notification of public meeting) )

Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit ( EPA (Notice; request for public comment) )

Notice of Competitive Offer and Notice of Segregation for Solar Energy Development on Public Land, Clark County, Nevada ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Next Era Energy Resources, LLC, Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement ( Rural Utilities Service (Notice))

New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg ( AP )

EPA resurrects plan to drop air pollution liability shield (E&E News)

The infrastructure law’s untapped potential for promoting community safety ( Brookings )

Infrastructure funding is a chance to think beyond cars ( The Hill (Opinion) )

Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Infrastructure Funding for Ports and Waterways (The White House (Media release))

Letter Reinforces Need for COVID Funding Flexibility ( AASHTO Journal)

U.S. CDC scraps COVID warning for cruise travel after 2 years ( Reuters )

White House turns to air quality in latest effort to thwart coronavirus ( Washington Post)

Solutionaries: EVs and Public transportation have never looked more attractive ( KPRC-TV)

Vermont House passes $870 million transportation package, investing heavily in electric vehicles ( VTDigger )

San Diego mayor’s office releases study on climate policy, job impact ( KGTV-TV )

Alaskans’ Input Sought on Transportation Needs ( Transport Topics)

Grand Rapids neighborhood pushes for less pollution, truck traffic from US-131 ( MiBiz)

New Mexico needs electric vehicles to clean up air pollution, prevent deaths study says ( Carlsbad Current-Argus )

In the race for electric cars, biofuels hold Iowans back ( KDSM-TV )

Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule for Surface Transportation Offers a Model for Other States and the Nation ( Center for American Progress (Commentary))

Feds Seek To Improve Airline Accessibility ( Disability Scoop)

George Mitchell Center hosts ‘Equity and Environmental Justice’ ( Maine Campus )

MTI Research Explores The Misuse of the ‘Equity’ Label ( Metro)

Bureau County farmer provides an example of what smart wetlands can offer water conservation efforts ( Shaw Local News Network )

Fickle Mississippi River Directs New Orleans Ferry Terminal Project (Engineering News-Record)

Should NH crack down on roadside memorials? (Citizens Count)

I-74 Bridge Path Will Soon Be Ready for Pedestrians & Bicyclists ( WVIK Radio )

12 miles of new trails coming to Salt Lake County, Utah ( KTVX-TV )

Pittsburgh is the latest city to gain a freeway capping park ( The Architect’s Newspaper )

How switching to EVs would improve health in the US ( The Verge)

Neil Pedersen, Executive Director of the Transportation Research Board Announces Retirement ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )

TRB Webinar: Implementing and Evaluating Wildlife Crossings ( TRB)

Agricultural Operations on Airport Grounds ( ACRP )

Coordination of Public Transit Services and Investments with Affordable Housing Policies ( TCRB )

New Research Examines Infrastructure Needs of AVs ( AASHTO Journal)

Investing in Infrastructure for Healthy Communities ( Regional Plan Association)

Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council ( EPA (Notice of a public meeting) )

Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List ( EPA (Proposed rule and withdrawal of proposed rule )

COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National, and San Francisco International Airport for the Summer 2022 Scheduling Season (FAA (Extension of limited, conditional waiver of the minimum slot usage requirement for international operations only))

Notice of Public Meetings for the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of public meetings))

Notice of Final Agency Actions on Proposed Railroad Project in California on Behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority ( FRA (Notice) )

Notice of Availability of a Final General Conformity Determination for the California High-Speed Rail System, San Jose to Merced Section ( FRA (Notice))

Obituary: Alaska Rep. Don Young, 88, Was Long-Time Infrastructure Leader (ENR )

Biden wants to spend infrastructure billions on climate and equity initiatives. But it’s not his call. (Politico )

Funding America’s Inland Waterway System During the Green Transition ( Maritime Executive)

US Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg – National Roadway Safety Strategy, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and More ( ITE Talks Transportation (Podcast))

COVID-19 Recovery: Riders are Coming Back but Where are the Drivers? ( Mass Transit )

Arlington County, Virginia To Promote Transit Use In Post-COVID Marketing Push ( ARLnow)

Washington Ferries struggling with mask compliance ( KGMI Radio)

Many BLM grazing permits renewed without NEPA review, group says (E&E News )

AASHTO Helps Launch EV States Clearinghouse ( AASHTO Journal )

New Guidebook Helps New Jersey Municipalities Prepare for More Electric Vehicles ( SandPaper )

New study points to key role of ports in future fuel infrastructure. ( Lloyd’s Register)

The neighbourhood leading a green energy revolution ( BBC )

Utah’s Walkable ‘15-Minute City’ Could Still Leave Lots of Room for Cars ( CityLab)

Colorado Welcomes Arrival of New Zero-Emissions Big Rigs ( Colorado DOT)

There’s a Push to Get More Electric School Buses on the Streets – Moms Are Driving It (Route Fifty)

Massachusetts program funds strategies pairing equity and clean transportation ( Energy News Network )

D.C. to prioritize equity in preparations for $3 billion in federal infrastructure funds ( Washington Post)

Two bills aim to make NJ transportation more accessible for people with disabilities ( The Record )

A Black Vision for Development, in the Birthplace of Urban Renewal (CityLab)

Tennessee DOT Deploying ‘Seabins’ for River Cleanup ( AASHTO Journal )

‘Canopy Clearing’ Helping Improve Roadway Safety (AASHTO Journal)

Environmental group sues over new water quality law ( Montana Free Press)

Hydropower eyes bigger energy role, less environmental harm ( AP )

New ways to improve urban wetlands ( Science Daily)

Utah launches ‘Pledge to Protect the Past’ campaign to stop archaeological vandalism ( KSL-TV)

Are Mobility Hubs the Future of Urban Transportation? ( Government Technology )

DC Offers $200 Towards Bikes For School Staff ( DCist)

Henderson, Nevada opens 12-mile bicycle trail ( KLAS-TV )

Calls to end Potomac swim ban as DC celebrates Clean Water Act anniversary ( WTOP Radio)

New Trail In Burke Provides Direct Connection to VRE Station ( Burke Patch )

SDOT Starts Citywide Stop-For-Pedestrians Campaign With Signage In West Seattle (West Seattle Blog)

Methods for State DOTs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Transportation Sector ( TRB )

Primer and Framework for Considering an Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System ( TRB )

TRB ACRP Insight Event – Systemic Inequality in the Airport Industry: Exploring the Racial Divide ( ACRP )

Mobility Equity Research Spans Diverse Needs of Underserved Communities ( National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity ( USDOT, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notice))

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Stakeholder Representative Members of the Committee on Levee Safety ( Army Corps of Engineers (Notice; extension of application period) )

National Priorities List Deletion ( EPA (Final rule))

Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Regulations ( EPA (Proposed rule) )

Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards ( EPA (Proposed rule) )

Great Lakes Advisory Board Notice for Virtual Meeting ( EPA (Notice) )

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification for a Virtual Public Meeting ( EPA (Notification for a public meeting))

Hazardous Materials: Frequently Asked Questions – Applicability of the Hazardous Material Regulations (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice; request for comments))

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Indian Creek, Miami Beach, FL ( Coast Guard, DHS (Final rule) )

Port Access Route Study: Seacoast of North Carolina Including Offshore Approaches to the Cape Fear River and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina ( Coast Guard (Notice of availability of draft report; request for comments) )

Port Access Route Study: Seacoast of New Jersey Including Offshore Approaches to the Delaware Bay, Delaware ( Coast Guard (Notice of availability))

Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 9 for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Carolina Long Bay Area – Final Sale Notice ( Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

AASHTO Names PennDOT’s Gramian as CES Chair (AASHTO Journal)

FTA Awards $409M in Transit Bus Grants (AASHTO Journal)

House Lawmakers Pitch Water Infrastructure Projects (Transport Topics)

SEC plans to force public companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions (Washington Post)

FHWA Announces First Availability of National Scenic Byways Program Funding Since 2012 (FHWA (Media release))

Portland Transportation Leaders Move to Make COVID-Era Street Seating Permanent ( Portland Mercury)

How did COVID-19 impact mass, micro-transit options? ( KXAN-TV)

CDC lowers COVID-19 warning on cruise ships from ‘high’ to ‘moderate’ ( The Hill)

Utah Lake Restoration Project must complete Environmental Impact Statement ( Daily Herald)

Colorado is about to rapidly expand its transmission network. Should it double as a bike highway system? ( Colorado Public Radio)

Pittsburgh City Council proposal would turn to nonprofits for infrastructure funding ( Tribune-Review)

It’s Time to Treat E-Bikes Like Vehicles ( CityLab)

Major New Roads In England May Have Funding Pulled If They Increase Carbon Emissions Or Don’t Boost Active Travel ( Forbes)

AVTA now operates North America’s first fully zero-emissions fleet ( Mass Transit)

EPA plan would limit downwind pollution from power plants ( Los Angeles Times)

The promises – and limits – of electric vehicles ( WDET Radio)

Pennsylvania is revising its environmental justice policy. Here’s what’s changing ( Allegheny Front)

Even many decades later, redlined areas see higher levels of air pollution ( WBEZ Radio)

Clean water is key to conservation equity ( The Hill (Opinion))

Biden’s push for an infrastructure presidency risks sacrificing Black communities ( Washington Post (Commentary))

Claim your roadkill with 511 app ( GCN)

No Kidding: Goats as Vegetation Management in Bedford? ( Katonah Lewisboro Times)

Climate-driven water woes spark Colorado rush to conserve ‘liquid gold’ ( Reuters)

Report: Clean Water Act Falls Short ( Progressive Farmer)

Corps releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review (Army Corps of Engineers (Media release))

Manhattan’s Chinese Street Signs Are Disappearing ( New York Times)

State of Michigan Announces Grants for Electrified Mobility Projects ( Autobody News)

Brightline launches bike-share program, ‘BrightBike,’ to encourage more eco-friendly transportation ( WPBF-TV)

Gov. Justice approves pedestrian improvements in Morgantown ( WBOY-TV)

Chicago Facing Class Action Suit Over Lack Of Accessible Signals For Blind Pedestrians (WTTW-TV)

New York City DOT To Install 500 Accessible Pedestrian Signals At Intersections Next Year (Gothamist)

Clearing the Skies with Research on Electric Vehicles ( TRB)

TRB Webinar: Creating Inclusive Mobility ( TRB)

Notice of Availability of Initial Guidance Proposals for the Capital Investment Grants Program ( FTA (Notice))

Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs; Notice of Public Meeting ( USDOT, Office of the Secretary (Notice))

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of availability; request for comments; extension of comment period))

Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting ( Surface Transportation Board (Notice of meeting))

National Priorities List (EPA (Proposed rule; withdrawal of proposed rule))

Approval of Arizona Air Plan Revisions, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Maricopa County Air Quality Department ( EPA (Final rule))

Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice; request for public comment))

Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Water Act (EPA (Notice of proposed settlement agreement; request for public comment))

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

National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) ( EPA (Notice of meeting))

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

Notice of Availability of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #8: Wetlands, Coastal, and Nearshore Habitats ( National Marine Fisheries Service (Notice of availability; request for comments))

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council: Public Meeting ( NOAA (Notice))

Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Waterways Commerce Cutter Acquisition Program ( Coast Guard (Notice of availability; request for comments))

Reconciliation of Derogatory Geographic Names Tribal Consultation; Correction ( U.S. Geological Survey (Notice; correction))

Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets (AP)

Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the $560 billion investment in America’s transportation infrastructure ( CBS’s 60 Minutes)

TSA extends the travel mask mandate through April 18 ( NPR)

Since border reopening, car crossings up to pre-pandemic levels, pedestrians lag at AZ ports ( KJZZ Radio)

Minnesota DOT ‘Rejuvenating’ Living Snow Fences ( AASHTO Journal)

Survey Paints Clear Picture of Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Needs ( Government Technology)

Proposed Ballot Measure Would Require L.A. To Enforce Own Mobility Plan ( Planetizen)

First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions (IT Brief New Zealand)

Electrify diesel trucks serving the ports to build a cleaner supply chain ( Seattle Times (Opinion))

N.Y. can’t squander this shot at environmental justice ( NY Daily News (Opinion))

KYTC Prepares to do Battle with ‘Noxious Weeds’ ( AASHTO’s Center for Environmental Excellence)

Oregon bill allocates $7 million to curb collisions between cars, wildlife (Baker City Herald)

New machine to pick up trash on I-90 this spring (Idaho Transportation Department)

NCDOT Calls on Public to Help Decrease Litter on Local Highways ( WWAY-TV)

Six Things to Know About the Greater Hartford Mobility Study ( Hartford Courant)

Grand Junction to conduct new study for increasing mobility ( KREX-TV)

Key local road projects in The Heights, Montrose make way for bike lanes ( KTRK-TV)

City wants to make scooters permanent mode of transportation in downtown area ( Lincoln Journal Star)

NCDOT announces updates to state bike routes after calls for safer streets ( Daily Tar Heel)

Iowa City, Coralville, and Tiffin to connect existing bike trails to increase bike access ( Daily Iowan)

Workshop: Grid Integration of EV Charging Networks (AASHTO Journal)

TRB Webinar: Creating Inclusive Mobility (TRB)

Mobility21 Smart Mobility Seminar on March 18: Self-driving technology and “Trust” – Can a driving simulator help? (Carnegie Mellon University (link to registration))

Public Attitudes Tracker: Energy Infrastructure and Energy Sources Autumn 2021 ( UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (Link to PDF))

Proposed 2022 Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of California, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) ( FHWA (Notice))

California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision ( EPA (Notice of decision))

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting ( EPA (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; NC; Removal of Transportation Facilities Rules for Mecklenburg County ( EPA (Final rule))

Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Fugitive Emissions Rule ( EPA (Proposed rule))

Oregon: Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions ( EPA (Final authorization))

Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))

Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Comments: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal and Tower Project Information ( FAA (Notice))

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; March 2022 Meeting ( Coast Guard (Notice))

City of River Falls Municipal Utilities; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Notice))

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Regional Energy Access Expansion ( Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Notice))

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for a Public Meeting, Arizona ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Notice of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain District Resource Advisory Council Public Meetings (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass – Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments (Bureau of Land Management (Final rule))

Call for Nominations for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group Federal Advisory Committee (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice))