State DOTs Participate in Earth Day Cleanup Efforts (AASHTO Journal)

2022 Environmental Excellence Awards (EPA)

US Senate Transportation Leader Touts Biden Emissions Program (Transport Topics)

Will the $6 billion pledge to make transportation more sustainable be enough? Experts weigh in. (ABC News)

A top energy regulator is in turmoil over climate rules (Washington Post)

GSA outlines vision for sustainable federal building portfolio (Federal News Network)

Why Public Transit’s Pandemic Recovery Is Complicated (New York Times)

D.C. region’s disability community pushes to keep masks aboard transit (Washington Post)

In fight against Biden’s conservation plan, opponents bet on NEPA (E&E News)

Report Offers Location Planning for EV Chargers (AASHTO Journal)

Environmentalists, 16 states sue USPS over delivery-vehicle plans (Reuters)

Experts discuss possible environmental challenges, concerns with tunnels planned for Central Texas (KVUE-TV)

Sea Change hydrogen ferry to launch in San Francisco Bay next month (Hydrogen Fuel News)

North Dakota utilizes UAS network to assist storm recovery efforts with drones (North Dakota Governor’s Office (Media release))

FAA, FRA Launch “Net-Zero Emission” Efforts (AASHTO Journal)

Preventing pollution or creating more greenhouse gases? Missouri debates ‘advanced recycling’ (Missouri Independent)

Nearly 9 Million More Americans Impacted by Deadly Particle Pollution (American Lung Association (Media release))

Understanding The Link Between Racial Justice And The Fight Against Climate Change (NPR)

New Jersey could be opening new front in war for clean water (Grist)

How Cities Became Accidental Wildlife Havens (Bloomberg)

Floating Wetlands Show Possibility of Inner Harbor Restoration (Baltimore Magazine)

Port of Seattle and Seattle Aquarium Collaborate to Restore Kelp Forests in Elliott Bay (Port of Seattle)

The ridiculously simple way to make streets safer for pedestrians (Fast Company)

Forest Service takes the lead in e-bike access (E&E News)

Scientists sound alarm bells on noise pollution (Deutsche Welle)

Lilly Endowment awards $25M for pedestrian, bicycle trails in Indiana (WISH-TV)

New Sedona Shuttle service sees thousands of riders after just 2 weeks (KNAU Radio)

City of San Diego apologizes to Rancho Penasquitos residents over controversial bike lanes (KFMB-TV)

New I-74 bridge bike/pedestrian path now open (KWQC-TV)

Active Transportation Summit panel ponders ways to make micromobility more accessible (Bike Portland)

TRB Webinar: Collaborating to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (TRB)

Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)

Beyond Skin Deep: The humble roadway is about more than asphalt and concrete. (Thinking Transportation (Podcast))

Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2024–2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (NHTSA (Final rule))

Notice of Funding Opportunity for America’s Marine Highway Projects (Maritime Administration (Notice))

Draft General Conformity Determination for the California High-Speed Rail System San Francisco to San Jose (FRA (Notice; request for comment))

Federal Agencies, Including USDOT, Issue Equity Plans (AASHTO Journal)

New battery technology key to US electric vehicle push, experts say (The Hill)

‘Tangled Web’ of Laws, Regulations Stifles Carbon Capture Push (Bloomberg Law)

Letter Renews Call for COVID Funding Flexibility (AASHTO Journal)

How To Equitably Distribute Green Infrastructure (Planetizen)

Federal maritime agency OK’s major Port of Long Beach rail facility (Los Angeles Daily News)

Why The Future Of Corporate Sustainability Starts With Transportation (Forbes (Commentary))

Can Portland Be a Climate Leader Without Reducing Driving? (New York Times)

Texas A&M University develops mobile testing unit to detect air quality after disasters (KBTX-TV)

Best Practices: Zero-emissions bus planning - how do we get it right? (Mass Transit)

There Aren’t Enough Batteries in the World to Power Our Huge Cars (Vice)

Free Public Transit Is Not a Climate Policy (CityLab (Opinion))

FTA Recognizes 10 Transit Agencies for Reducing their Environmental Footprint, Tackling Climate Change (FTA (Media Release))

Evers creates new office of environmental justice (WEAU-TV)

Wisconsin Study Supports Use of Liquid Brine (AASHTO Journal)

New Mexico DOT begins roadside beautification program (KRQE-TV)

DNR reinforces shoreline to improve Wisconsin River Watershed water quality (Wisconsin Rapids City Times)

Denver has a new plan to catch up with the rest of the country on recycling and composting (Denverite)

Michigan DOT Plays Key Role in Park Mobility MOU (AASHTO Journal)

To Preserve America’s Past, National Park Service Turns to Innovation (Pew)

Saskatchewan offers look at design of Treaty boundary signs (CKOM Radio)

FEMA Focuses on Environmental Preservation to Fight Climate Change (FEMA (Media release))

Seaside Heights, NJ Introduces Ban of Powered Bikes, Scooters on Boardwalk (Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat)

On-demand transit expands across Georgia, putting pitches and criticisms to the test (Saporta Report)

Denver will issue residents rebates for e-bike purchases beginning Friday (Bicycle Retailer and Industry News)

NPS wants input on plans to make bike, pedestrian lanes on Ohio Drive SW near Hains Point in DC (WJLA-TV)

New state in the top spot of our Bicycle Friendly States rankings (League of American Bicyclists (Media release))

Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on Impaired Driving (TRB (Webinar))

Upcoming Clean Water Lectures 2022 (Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation)

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions (Council on Environmental Quality (Final rule))

Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool Beta Version (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of extension for request for information))

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

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

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

Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Removal of Excess Emissions Provision (EPA (Proposed rule))

Noise Exposure Map Notice; Tampa International Airport (TPA), Tampa, Florida (FAA (Notice))

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

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))