Senate unanimously redirects COVID relief money for infrastructure projects ( WIS-TV )

What’s in, and what’s out, as Democrats trim Biden infrastructure bill ( AP)

White House, EPA tout climate wins and goals ahead of COP 26 ( E&E News)

Can the Biden Administration Meet Its Offshore Wind Goals? ( Maritime Reporter and Engineering News )

Billions in environmental justice funds hang in the balance ( AP)

COVID-19 Pandemic: Observations on the Ongoing Recovery of the Aviation Industry ( GAO)

WSDOT Project Keeps Traffic, Fish Moving During Construction ( AASHTO Journal)

Pa. to Pave Road With Asphalt, Recycled Plastic Mixture ( Times Leader )

Downtown Brooklyn’s Greener, Car-Free Future Is Taking Root ( CityLab )

For Uber and Lyft, the Rideshare Bubble Bursts ( New York Times (Opinion))

New Software Puts Rail Freight On Express Track To Net-Zero Emissions ( US Department of Energy)

Fly more, pollute less -- the great aviation conundrum ( France 24 )

Study: Charging Up EVs Costs More Than Filling Up Gas Tanks ( Detroit Free Press )

CDOT issues updated air pollution reduction standard proposal ( Colorado Department of Transportation (Media release))

‘Mobility Justice’: How cities are rethinking public transportation after COVID ( Grist)

Environmental groups say state’s trash reduction plan not strong enough ( WBUR Radio)

WSDOT archaeologist solves mystery of structure under Maple Valley Highway ( KIRO Radio )

Michigan City’s new trail connects the dunes, arts, a wild river and (eventually) Chicago ( South Bend Tribune)

Guide aims to help blind, low-vision pedestrians navigate Montgomery County streets ( Radio WTOP )

R.I. will not try to stop the South Water Street bike lane project ( Boston Globe )

Public comment sought on bike plans in Joplin ( Joplin Globe )

Group seeks to convert old South Dakota railroad line to recreation trail ( AP )

As e-bikes soar in popularity, a proposed Massachusetts law would clarify how and where they can be used ( Boston University Statehouse Program )

SCAG Receives Grant for Go Human Safety Program ( Southern California Association of Governments (Media release))

Confronting a ‘Triple Existential Threat’ - NAM President Victor Dzau Discusses How Health and Medicine Can Respond to Current Crises ( National Academy of Medicine )

Equitably Connecting Rural and Urban Populations ( TRB)

Re-Designation of the Primary Highway Freight System (PHFS) ( FHWA (Notice of extension of comment period) )

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico ( U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions) )

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada ( U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions))

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 Winter 2021/2022 Scheduling Season ( FAA (Extension of limited, conditional waiver of the minimum slot usage requirement for international operations only))

Fire Protection for Recreational Vessels (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia (Coast Guard (Notice of availability) )

Notification of Regional Roundtable Discussions Regarding ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ (Corps of Engineers and EPA (Notice of events; request for nominations) )

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

Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings; Green Building Advisory Committee; Notification of Upcoming Web-Based Meetings (GSA (Notice of public meetings))

Federal, State Agencies Ramping Up Pedestrian Safety Efforts ( AASHTO Journal )

Democrats Scramble for Climate Options After Manchin Rejects Clean-Energy Plan ( New York Magazine)

State-level carbon tax climate agreement ‘having a hard time getting off the ground’ ( Fox News)

TSA says 40 percent of workforce unvaccinated ahead of November deadline ( The Hill )

Mayor Eyes COVID Vaccine Mandate for Airport Arrivals During Mardi Gras Season ( Nola.com)

Should Passengers Be Vaccinated or Tested to Fly Within the U.S.? ( New York Times )

How recovery from COVID-19’s impact on energy demand could help meet climate targets ( International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis)

Udall Foundation and Udall Center Hosting Two Virtual Forums on Engagement and Consultation in the NEPA Process (Udall Foundation)

Rural Alaska needs new bridges as permafrost thaws and crossing river ice gets riskier – the infrastructure bill is only a start ( The Conversation)

Michigan must better prepare for electric vehicles to maintain mobility leadership, report says ( Detroit News)

One-fourth of US infrastructure is at risk of floods. These 4 states are in the most peril. ( USA Today)

MBTA plans removal of buses’ overhead wires and a fleet overhaul; transit group isn’t aboard ( Camidge Day )

Governor Murphy and NJ TRANSIT Announce Portal North Bridge Project Construction Award ( State of New Jersey Governor’s Office (Press release))

Southern New England Lawmakers Rally in Support of Initiative to Reduce Transportation Emissions ( ecoRI News)

MTD Unveils Zero Emission Fleet Technology (Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District)

CDOT aims to be “at the forefront” with greenhouse gas rules that would have far-reaching impact ( Denver Post )

LA’s Busy Anchorages Attract Environmentalists’ Scrutiny ( Maritime Executive )

Make electric vehicles lighter to maximize climate and safety benefits ( Nature (Commentary))

Native American tribes push to get Biden’s infrastructure bill passed ( NPR’s Morning Edition )

New York vs. New Jersey: Law, Equity and Politics ( Railway Age)

A climate specialist sees ‘managed retreat’ from the coast a solution for Long Island and beyond ( WSHU Radio )

Researchers work to better understand possible environmental impacts of fracking ( Scripps Media)

Tourism officials say California, Nevada border traffic jams need to be addressed ( KSNV-TV )

How France Turned the Humble Roundabout Into a Showcase for Art ( CityLab)

City designs Neighborhood Bikeway in Billings to make biking and walking safer ( KVTQ-TV )

As e-mobility booms, safety challenges grow ( New York Times )

WSDOT working to improve state’s sidewalk network, address mobility concerns ( KIRO-TV)

Separate paths on W&OD Trail for cyclists and pedestrians unveiled in Falls Church (Tysons Reporter)

New Underpass For Cyclists And Pedestrians Provides Important Connection In West St. Paul ( WCCO-TV)

Accessible trail to be added in Waterworks trail renovations in Montana ( KWYBKFBBKTMF-TV)

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania aims to make streets safer for pedestrians ( WBREWYOU-TV)

Assessment of Technologies for Improving Fuel Economy of Light-Duty Vehicles - Phase 3 Electric Vehicles Workshop ( TRB)

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; November 2021 Teleconference ( Coast Guard (Notice))

Announcement of the Board of Directors for the National Environmental Education Foundation ( EPA)

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

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

Public Meeting/Notice of Availability for Proposed Air Tour Management Plan at Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Muir Woods National Monument; San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; and Point Reyes National Seashore ( FAA (Notice) )

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia (NOAA (Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorization; request for comments on proposed authorization and possible renewal) )

Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Agenda ( White House )

25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds – (CNN)

Failure on infrastructure will hit local governments the hardest (The Hill (Opinion))

Tulsa Transit is now requiring medical exemption forms for riders who want to go maskless on buses ( Public Radio Tulsa )

Transportation Leaders Push Transformative Updates Post-COVID ( Transport Topics)

How Biden’s NEPA plan could change the energy sector ( E&E News )

Winston enviro chair, ex-Trump DOJ official unpacks Biden’s NEPA overhaul ( Reuters)

Reports Highlight Growing Federal Focus on Resiliency ( AASHTO Journal )

Lagging funds leaves Michigan’s aging infrastructure in critical need of funding ( WJRT-TV)

FAA Invests $479.1M in Safety, Sustainable Infrastructure at Airports ( FAA)

After biking boom, some cities beef up infrastructure ( Smart Cities Dive )

Officials outline progress in Cairo river port development ( Capitol News Illinois )

America’s Ports are Preparing Large Infrastructure Projects ( Maritime Executive)

Five Midwest States Plan Build-Out of EV Charging Network ( AASHTO Journal )

Google is updating Maps, Search and other products to help consumers save energy and reduce emissions ( CNBC)

UTA electric buses being outfitted with air quality monitors for better data, better policies. ( KSL.com )

Investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a win for our climate, US workers ( The Hill (Opinion))

Study: Black, Latino Bicyclists in Chicago Face More Ticketing and Less Infrastructure ( WTTW-TV)

New report from Johns Hopkins finds stark transit inequity in Baltimore ( Johns Hopkins University )

Pollution from freight traffic disproportionately impacts communities of color across 52 US cities (American Geophysical Union )

Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill ( AP )

New Chicago River Sensors Give Real-Time Updates On Water Quality ( Block Club Chicago)

Rehab of Former Lackawanna Station in Roxbury Wins Award ( TAPinto Roxbury )

Have you driven along PA Route 6? Find out why you should (NorthcentralPA.com)

More bike paths? Safer sidewalks? Biden’s infrastructure bill has money for them ( Fresno Bee)

New Haven safety plan would prioritize bicyclists, pedestrians and buses ( WSHU Radio)

Ohio DOT is working to make dozens of intersections safer for pedestrians ( WTOL-TV (Video))

With San Francisco transit still struggling, shared bikes and scooters are booming ( San Francisco Examiner )

At the George Washington Bridge Casino, Your Bets Are a Bike Ride Away ( New York Times)

Climate Change and ‘A New Normal of Extremes’ ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions ( Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program (FTA (Notice of Funding Opportunity))

Release of the Draft Policy Assessment for the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( EPA (Notice of availability))

Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) Meeting ( EPA (Notification of public meeting))

Proposed Consent Decree; Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment))

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Long Beach Cruise Terminal Improvement Project in the Port of Long Beach, California (NOAA (Notice; issuance of incidental harassment authorization))

AASHTO Continues Fight to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill ( AASHTO Journal )

Transportation Stakeholders Press Congress on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill ( Transport Topics )

Infrastructure bill tangled in D.C. mess ( Land Line (link to podcast) )

States will decide the climate impact of the US infrastructure bill’s road budget ( Quartz)

Supreme Court should revisit its 2006 navigable waters decision ( The Hill (Opinion))

Copper kills up to 99.9% of bacteria on transit surfaces, study finds ( TransLink (Media release))

Heartland Port Authority looking at how to use MoDOT funds for New Missouri River port ( News Tribune)

Freight Groups Press Biden Administration on AV Policy ( Transport Topics)

Idaho law limits how infrastructure bill can aid transit, leaves future riders waiting ( Idaho Statesman)

Trying to cool off neighborhoods with a new kind of road surface ( Arizona State University )

How to Tear Down an Oil Refinery in the Middle of Philadelphia (Bloomberg Green)

Can public transit adjust fast enough to meet Vermont’s emissions deadline? ( VTDigger)

More Companies Pledge ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions to Fight Climate Change, but What Does That Really Mean? ( Governing )

There’s a major gap in the new methane pledge: Agriculture ( Grist )

Nuclear power will be critical in race to cut carbon emissions, Dominion Energy CEO says ( Fortune )

An “attack on American cities” is freezing climate action in its tracks ( Vox)

Existing Laws Offer Environmental Justice Tools, Official Says ( Bloomberg Law)

What will mobility equity look like in practice? ( Cities Today )

Baltimore’s first transit equity analysis seeks to guide federal money to the city’s long-neglected ‘Black Butterfly’ ( Baltimore Sun )

Project Connect panel looks at planning, equity concerns attached to transit system ( Austin Monitor )

National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls ( EPA (Media release))

Environmental groups welcome volunteers back to oyster planting in the Baltimore Harbor for the first time since the pandemic began (Baltimore Sun )

Could giant yoga mats full of plants help clean North Carolina’s dirty lakes and ponds? ( USA Today )

Wildlife crossings integral to Colorado’s transportation future, Gov. Polis says ( Colorado Newsline )

UConn Joins State Initiative to Support Urban Forestry Grant Program ( University of Connecticut (Media release))

Boise proposes new penalties for historic preservation violations ( KTVB-TV )

New Georgia License Plate Supports Historic Preservation ( AllOnGeorgia)

People Are Walking More Than Ever As Mobility Climbs ( GlobeSt.com)

Portland, Maine, Considers Long-Term Closure of Two Roads ( Portland Press Herald )

San Francisco’s downtown bike paths are being remade in the pandemic. This map shows how ( San Francisco Chronicle )

Flagstaff Releases Draft Active Transportation Master Plan For Public Comment ( City of Flagstaff )

States Step Up Efforts to Protect People Walking Amid Surge in Unsafe Driving During Pandemic ( Governors Highway Safety Association (Media release))

Racial Equity Addendum to Critical Issues in Transportation ( TRB )

TRB Webinar: Air Quality Impact Models for Electric Vehicle Fleets ( TRB)

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice))

Draft FY 2022–2026 Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan ( EPA (Notice of availability; request for public comments) )

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Oct 2021 Teleconference ( Coast Guard (Notice) )

Safety Zone; Columbia River Outfall Project, Columbia River, Vancouver, WA ( Coast Guard (Temporary final rule) )

Pipeline Safety: Joint Meeting of the Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of advisory committees meeting))

AASHTO Signs Letter Urging Passage of Infrastructure Bill ( AASHTO Journal)

Pelosi Says House Will Take Up $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Thursday ( New York Times)

Here’s what’s in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that the House aims to pass – and how it’s paid for ( MarketWatch)

These Republicans helped craft the infrastructure bill. They might not vote for it. ( Politico)

States Use Hurricane Ida Damage to Push Infrastructure Bill ( Stateline)

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Valley traffic returns and carbon emissions rise ( KTAR Radio)

SFO becomes first US airport to mandate vaccinations for all workers ( The Hill)

Longer mass transit commutes in NYC linked to higher coronavirus rates, study says ( Staten Island Advance)

Idaho law limits how infrastructure bill can aid transit, leaves future riders waiting ( Idaho Statesman)

New Yorkers sound off at MTA’s first congestion pricing public hearing ( amNew York)

The case for funding bike infrastructure (Vox)

Will controversial Book Cliffs Highway proposal increase tourism or boost oil and gas production? ( Salt Lake Tribune)

Florida needs infrastructure built to last ( Herald Tribune (Opinion))

Gov. Wolf Announces ‘Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021,’ Calls for Statewide Action Now on Climate Change ( Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)

Massachusetts utilities propose plans to ramp up electric vehicle infrastructure ( Energy News Network)

Growing a zero-emissions transportation network in Cincinnati ( GreenBiz)

American Airlines Partners with Bill Gates and Puts up $100 Million for Green Tech Research (AviationPros)

Why the Most Populous U.S. County Just Ended Oil and Gas Drilling ( CityLab)

D.C.-area leaders consider prioritizing equity in transportation and land use planning ( Washington Post)

NYSDOT Wraps Up Pedestrian Safety Improvement Projects ( AASHTO Journal)

As SUVs and trucks get bigger, more cyclists and pedestrians die on Colorado roads ( KUSA-TV)

Bike Paths On Super Highways? ( EHS Today)

Hardly a peep over return of Bird scooters ( Columbia Missourian)

King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment ( Bellevue Reporter)

County considers pilot program to allow e-bikes on Warren County Bikeway ( PostStar)

MDOT State Highway Administration Launches New Project To Enhance Bicycle Safety ( WJZ-TV)

Regional project seeks to improve walking, bicycle, transit options ( News Tribune)

Chicago looks to add 100 miles of bike lanes by end of 2022 ( Chicago SunTimes)

Active transportation requires a lot of planning, preparation ( Daily Herald (Commentary))

Agency of Transportation Announces 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Opportunity ( Vermont Agency of Transportation (Media release))

Racial Equity Addendum to Critical Issues in Transportation ( TRB)

Paths to Biking, Walking Improvements Supported by Wealth of Research ( TRB)

TRB’s Transportation Explorers Podcast ( TRB)

Webinar: Transportation Resilience Metrics ( TRB)

Climate Resilience: Options to Enhance the Resilience of Federally Funded Roads and Reduce Fiscal Exposure ( GAO)

Fostering Equity in the Practice of Travel Demand Management ( Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Link to webinar registration))

Ready or Not, Here They Come: Preparing for the electric vehicle transformation. (Texas A&M Transportation Institute Thinking Transportation podcast )

Notification of Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Particulate Matter Panel ( EPA (Notice))

Request for Nominations for the 2022 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Notice))

Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting Notice for the Research, Development & Technology Forum ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of public meeting))

Port Access Route Study: Seacoast of New Jersey Including Offshore Approaches to the Delaware Bay, Delaware (Coast Guard (Notice of availability of draft report; request for comments))

Infrastructure Bill Aligns With Key AASHTO Principles ( AASHTO Journal )

Hoyer affirms House will vote Sept. 27 on bipartisan infrastructure bill ( The Hill)

Democrats Face a Grueling Two Weeks as Infighting Erupts Over Infrastructure ( Time)

Electric bicycle tax credit makes progress in Congress but gets slashed from 30% to 15% ( Electrek )

EPA Rescinds Previous Administration’s Guidance on Clean Water Act Permit Requirements (EPA (Media release) )

White House announces new system allowing fully vaccinated foreign nationals to fly to US ( Yahoo News )

Obama’s transportation chief to Biden: mandate vaccines for airline travel ( Politico )

Feds opt out of quarrel between N.Y. and N.J. over billions in COVID transit funding ( Daily News)

5 critical ways to protect cities from disastrous flooding (Fast Company )

DOTD takes steps to prevent flooding, prepares evacuation transportation in case of emergency ( KLFY-TV )

Building a More Sustainable Car, From Headlamp to Tailpipe ( New York Times )

This is what happens to all the rats when cities flood ( CNN)

California drought driving up greenhouse gas emissions: study ( The Hill )

Infrastructure Bill Could Cut Carbon Emissions By Nearly a Gigaton ( Scientific American)

King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law ( Crosscut)

Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pay Up for Climate, Justice ( Bloomberg Law )

How the pandemic and a renewed focus on equity could reshape transportation (Washington Post (Commentary))

CDOT ramping up safety on U.S. 550 with wildlife underpass at Billy Creek (Montrose Press )

Mudslide on scenic Colorado highway tests limits of aging infrastructure in era of climate change ( NBC News)

State Active Transportation Plan journey continues with Part 2 ( Washington State Department of Transportation )

South Middleton Township finalizes Active Transportation Plan (The Sentinel )

Pensacola pedestrian, cyclist-friendly complete streets model back in focus with $166K boost (Pensacola News Journal )

Tempe, With Multimodal Transportation Push, Eyes Higher Ranking On Alternative-Transit List ( Wrangler News)

New cycling infrastructure launched in New Haven (Yale Daily News )

Is There Room for E-Scooters in New York City? ( CityLab)

TRB Webinar: Improving Bus Stops through Transit Agency Relationships ( TRB)

TRB Webinar: Transportation Resilience Metrics ( TRB )

Charting A Path Forward In Environmental Justice ( The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )

Weather Responsive Management Strategies ( FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation )

America’s Supply Chains and the Transportation Industrial Base ( Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notice of request for information))

Notice for Comment on Two Strategic Plans for the Subcommittee on Aquaculture Science Planning and Regulatory Efficiency Task Forces and on Updating the National Aquaculture Development Plan (Agricultural Research Service (Notice and request for comments))

Safety Zones; Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel Expansion Project, Hampton/ Norfolk, VA ( Coast Guard (Temporary final rule) )

Drone Advisory Committee (DAC); Notice of Public Meeting ( FAA (Notice))

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

Draft General Conformity Determination for the California High-Speed Rail System Burbank to Los Angeles Section ( FRA (Notice; request for comment) )

Tahoe National Forest; California; North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project EIS ( Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement))

Notice of Proposed Subaward Under a Council-Selected Restoration Component Award ( Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Notice))

Management of Floating Cabins ( Tennessee Valley Authority (Issuance of record of decision))