Supreme Court appears likely to curb environmental law after arguments (The Hill)

Trump Set to Downsize Environment Office, Unless Courts Do First (Bloomberg Law)

DOE Partners with Federal Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors (US Department of Energy (media release))

The oil railway that launched a Supreme Court NEPA war (E&E News)

Critical road, transit and active transportation improvements approved for Thurston County (WA) (The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater)

Check out Ventura's Surfers Point where construction is underway (VC Star)

California Invests $830 Million to Improve Highway Safety, Bridges and Pedestrian Mobility (Times of San Diego)

NJ Transit Breaks Ground For Facility To Store Equipment To Protect Against Flooding (Trains)

Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville’s transformational transportation program (Vanderbilt University)

Electric transportation partnership launches in Idaho, states across the West (Idaho Capital Sun)

Electric School Buses Are Helping Out the Grid in Illinois (Government Technology)

EV Driver Survey Sees Owners Staying Loyal to Battery Models (Bloomberg)

Electric recycling trucks to replace diesel fleet in Southeast Michigan, delivering cleaner air, lowering costs and supporting communities (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (media release))

Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards (CBS News)

The Journey to Environmental Justice: The Road Ahead (EPA (link to video))

California invests over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities (California Governor’s Office)

How MPOs can advance transportation resilience to extreme weather (ICF)

The Psychology Of Extreme-Weather Evacuations (Traffic Technology Today (opinion))

NOAA makes $20 million available for habitat restoration, resilience for tribes and underserved communities (NOAA (media release))

NYC Mayor unveils $150M plan to transform 5th Avenue into pedestrian-centered boulevard (Gothamist)

San Francisco, Paris Named Best Cities for Urban Transportation (CityLab)

VTrans Awards Grants via Mobility Innovation Program (AASHTO Journal)

‘This bridge is going to save lives': W&OD Trail crossing opens in Reston, Virginia (WRC-TV video)

Washington ranked most bike-friendly state in the nation (KNDO-TV)

Parks and Other Recreational Uses on Airport Property (ACRP)

Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Project - Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement Project, New York, New York (FTA (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Condensed Environmental Assessment, Request for Public Comment, and Notice of Opportunity To Request a Public Meeting for Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, IL (FAA (Notice))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Correction (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions; correction))

Notice of Adoptions of a Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting and Site Visit Schedule (Maritime Administration (Notice))

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

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

Notice of Public Meeting for the National Park System Advisory Board (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

House, Senate Agree on WRDA Bill with TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)

New USDOT Climate “Playbook” for Infrastructure (AASHTO Journal)

Outlook on the New Administration: EPA’s Environmental Agenda in the Energy Sector (Vinson and Elkins (opinion))

Maritime Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Improve Movement of Goods Along United States Marine Highways (Maritime Administration (media release))

Is the National Environmental Policy Act About to Be Dramatically Transformed? (Stanford Law School - Stanford University (commentary))

NVCOG Offers Climate Resilience Infrastructure Project Meetings (Town Times)

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly. Injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions. (The Conversation)

At Southern Border, California governor announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development and new efforts to bolster border security (California Governor’s Office)

How Eliminating Cycling Infrastructure May Affect Safety (Canada) (Lexology (opinion))

No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025 (Electrek)

The Developing World Is Buying $180,000 E-buses on the Cheap (Bloomberg)

Georgia DOT takes critical step in modernizing state's transportation infrastructure while expanding broadband access to rural and underserved communities (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))

Some 'eco-friendly' de-icers are as harmful as road salt, so what else is there? (The Weather Network)

Va. Dept. of Transportation estimates Hurricane Helene debris cleanup will take 3 to 6 months (Virginia Mercury)

Here’s how remotely operated explosives help Utah handle avalanche mitigation (KTVX-TV)

What does Pittsburgh sound like? Artist gathers local audio scenes for new airport artwork (WESA Radio)

$61.2 million Brattleboro bridge set to end 175 years of traffic tie-ups (VT Digger)

Slower Traffic, Quieter Streets Improve Urban Life (Pyschiatrist.com)

Wellington (FL) Unveils New Bike Map Complete With Safety Tips (Town-Crier)

RTD owns an old rail line to Boulder. It may become a bicycle trail. (Colorado Public Radio)

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs (The Conversation)

IUTRC partners with NYC DOT on $16M federal funded mobility innovation projects (City University of New York (media release))

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience: A Guide (NCHRP)

Reducing Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Decision Tool and Design Guidelines (NCHRP)

Design Options to Reduce Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

Unraveling the relation between carbon emission and carbon footprint: A literature review and framework for sustainable transportation (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Estimating emissions reductions with carpooling and vehicle dispatching in ride-sourcing mobility (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Rights of Way (National Park Service (Final rule))

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

Program Comment on Stewardship and Management of National Park Service Mission 66-Era Facilities (1945–1972) (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Notice of approval of program comment))

Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Transportation of Fuel for Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability; record of decision))

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules (Transport Topics)

DC Circuit Questions Validity of Longstanding Council for Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing NEPA (National Law Review (commentary))

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Climate Action Strategy Playbook to Help Communities Across America Reduce Emissions (USDOT (media release))

50 Years of EPA’s Automotive Trends Report (EPA (media release))

NOAA, U.S. Department of Transportation team up to advance climate-smart transportation (NOAA (media release))

Silicon Valley transit agency funds community growth near train stations (San Jose Spotlight)

Paris to Replace Parking Spaces With Trees (CityLab)

Cycling Infrastructure in the U.S.: How Each State Is Building Better Bike Ports for a Greener Future (PEX Cycling News (commentary))

We should appreciate Madison’s climate-conscious urban planning. Sustainability improves quality of life. (Daily Cardinal (opinion))

USC study shows which street network designs are more resilient to disasters (University of Southern California)

Transit Workforce Development: Actions to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Buses (GAO (media release))

Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after lawsuit derailed it (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Arizona implements new air quality warning system (KPHO-TV (video))

Colorado governor’s transportation vision: Fewer car trips and doubling bicycle, transit, and walking by 2035 (CPR News)

Native American translations are being added to more US road signs to promote language and awareness (AP)

Environmental Justice Plan (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)

Understanding Passengers With Disabilities And How Airports Can Help (International Airport Review)

Michigan DOT receives Pollinate Program Grant in Calhoun County (Michigan DOT (media release))

The future of California rest stops is coming for Interstate 5 (SF Gate)

Baltimore requests $100M to start reforming the ‘Highway to Nowhere’ (Baltimore Banner)

Ahead of the L.A. Olympics, Officials Focus On Lone Drivers (Government Technology)

In Italy’s Motor City, Car-Free Options Are Growing (CityLab)

Sidewalk-Conditions Map Sought By Pedestrian, Bicycle Advocates In Arlington County, Virginia (ARLnow)

ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists (Annandale Today)

Virtual Fireside Chat with Stanford Transportation’s Departing Executive Director, Brian Shaw (Association for Commuter Transportation (link to registration))

Protecting Transportation Employees and the Traveling Public from Airborne Diseases (TCRP/NCHRP)

Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Diseases for Public Transportation Passengers and Employees: Executive Summary (TCRP/NCHRP)

Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles (NCHRP)

Airport Energy Resilience Roadmap (ACRP (webinar))

Global Pathways to Net-Zero: Behavioral, Social, and Technological Research and Innovation Strategies for Transportation Decarbonization: Summary of the Seventh EU-U.S. Transportation Research Symposium: Proceedings of a Symposium (TRB)

Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice (National Academies)

The Bike Bus Project: Research Explores Active Transportation to School (Portland State University (media release))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (EPA (Final rule))

Notice of Request for Information; Downscaled Climate Projection Datasets Available To Be Considered for Use in the Sixth National Climate Assessment (Office of Science and Technology Policy (Request for Information))

Hot Springs National Park; Use of Thermal Water and Commercial Passenger-Carrying Vehicles (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Notice of Availability of Final Designation of Certain Stormwater Discharges Within Two Watersheds in Los Angeles County, California Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act (EPA (Notice of availability))

Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures (FAA (Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments))

Aviation Security Advisory Committee; Public Meeting; Correction (Transportation Security Administration (Notice))

Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice of public meeting))

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

Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee (FAA (Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the BCWA Advisory Committee))

FHWA Issues State DOTs Low Carbon Materials Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Under Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation Priorities (CityLab)

What the 2024 Election Could Mean for Transportation Policy (Governing)

Voters Approved $27.4 Billion to Support Better Biking in 2024 (People for Bikes.org)

USACE, Puerto Rico Plan Flood Zone Relocation Project (AASHTO Journal)

Advances In AI Promise Up-To-The-Minute Roadway Flooding Info (Stormwater Report)

Caltrans Implements New Airspace Property Requirements Including Ending Open Storage Near State Highway Infrastructure (California DOT (media release))

NCDOT’s Flood-Alert Tools Averted Crashes On I-40 (North Carolina DOT (media release))

State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers (Axios)

2024 Transportation Annual Technology Baseline Update Now Available (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (media release))

EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning (Transport Topics)

Regulatory Outlook for Vehicle & Engine Emissions Standards Following the 2024 Presidential Election (Gibson Dunn (commentary))

Study offers insight into transportation access disparities in Appalachia (Catalyst University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

FHWA Issues More ER Funds for Hurricane Recovery (AASHTO Journal)

Arizona preparing to close state highways for winter season (KOLD-TV)

Arkansas DOT Receives $1 Million Grant To Improve Road Trash Removal (KARK-TV)

Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding (Yale Climate Connections)

Verrazzano-Narrows bridge celebrates 60th anniversary: Check out these amazing photos (silive.com)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles – the top companies that lead the historic preservation of transportation (The Cheyenne Post)

Knoxville, TDOT working to create more protection for bikers and pedestrians on Henley Bridge (WBIR-TV (video))

Sonoma seeks feedback on active transportation initiatives (Sonoma Index Tribune)

This simple fix could make streets so much safer (Fast Company)

Accommodating Peer-to-Peer Carsharing at Airports: A Guide (TRB (ACRP))

Active Traffic Management Strategies: A Planning and Evaluation Guide (TRB (NCHRP))

Developing a Planning and Evaluation Guide for Active Traffic Management Strategies (TRB (NCHRP))

Marine Board Fall Meeting 2024 (TRB)

Federal Land Management Agency Planning Webinar (USDOT)

Requirements To File Notice for Meteorological Towers and Other Wind Energy Systems (FAA (Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM))

Notice of Availability of Interim Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Guidance as Revised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (FHWA (Notice of availability of Interim Guidance; request for comment))

Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnership Project Delivery Including Value for Money or Comparable Analyses; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Build America Bureau and FHWA (Proposed guidance, request for comments))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (FHWA (Notice))

National Shipper Advisory Committee - December 2024 Meeting (Federal Maritime Commission (Notice))

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

USACE, Washington State Agree to River Basin Studies (AASHTO Journal)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WNYC Science Friday (podcast))

USDOT Sends $43 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage in National Forests and a National Park Caused by Hurricane Helene (FHWA (media release))

Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans (The Pennsylvania State University)

How bicycle infrastructure in Sacramento aims to create safer roads (KXTV-TV)

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure (Transport Topics)

Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers (InsideEVs)

Vehicle-to-grid response to a frequency contingency in a national grid (Sustainable Mobility and Transport (solicitation of manuscripts))

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll (AP)

California Approves Tighter Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Policy (KCRA-TV)

Here’s what’s in the new Mass. climate and clean energy bill (WBUR Radio)

Expanded emissions regulations to be enforced in California ports starting in 2025 (Baird Maritime)

Emissions choke. Here’s how the EPA is trying to help Utah clear its lungs. (Deseret News)

Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference (Port of Oakland (media release))

Idaho’s first wildlife overpass wins national highway award (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network (Rails to Trails Conservancy)

Road Ecologists Want You to Fall In Love with Infrastructure (Science Friday)

Mad River Valley (VT) Active Transportation Path planning work continues (The Valley Reporter)

Utah's vision for air mobility by 2034 involves hailing an air taxi like it's an Uber (KUTV-TV)

Comprehensive walkability assessment of urban pedestrian environments using big data and deep learning techniques (Scientific Report)

TR News October–December 2024 (TRB)

Exploring Airport Employee Commuting and Transportation Needs (ACRP)

Empowering Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Sensory Disabilities (TRB (webinar))

Future cities demand smart and equitable infrastructure resilience modeling perspectives (Natural Hazards)

Exploring the Synergies of Energy Implications, Travel Demand, and Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Management for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles (Natural Hazards)

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

Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Forest Service (Notice of adoption of multiple categorical exclusions))

Maritime Administration Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting (Maritime Administration (Notice))

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting (Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies; Correction (U.S. Coast Guard (Notice))

Charter Renewal for the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (notice))

Winners Named for 2024 America’s Transportation Awards (AASHTO Journal)

FAA will keep meteorologists at key traffic centers (USA Today)

Taxing Transportation Is One Great Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions (Bloomberg Law (commentary))

WVDOT Switching to Pavement Preservation Strategy (AASHTO Journal)

NCTD breaks ground on $8 million hydrogen fueling station project (Mass Transit)

Phoenix cool pavement study shows technology tradeoffs (Smart Cities Dive)

Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Jacobs' Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

How GPS-Enabled Fog Device Helps Railways Ensure Safe Winter Operations (Railway Supply)

6 new hybrid ferries part of Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan (Coast Alaska)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WWNO Radio)

DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security (Department of Energy (media release))

'I really appreciate them': GRR implementing sign language boards in airport (WXMI-TV)

NOAA’s Equity Framework (NOAA)

Iowa DOT Touts Benefits of ‘Snow Corn Fence’ Program (AASHTO Journal)

San Francisco’s surprisingly difficult quest to turn a century-old highway into a park (Grist)

Could more creative road signs help protect grizzly bears? (Wyoming Public Radio)

Chesapeake Bay shows slight increase in water quality (Shore Daily News)

The Answer to Making Cities More Family-Friendly? Courtyards. (CityLab)

Tribal discoveries, wildlife protection propel ITD projects to national awards (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Mississippi DOT recognizes October as Archaeology Month in Mississippi (Mississippi Department of Transportation (media release))

Active Transportation Infrastructure Plan underway for Belfast, ME. (Penobscot Bay Pilot)

Texas strategizing plans to enhance mass, active transit statewide (KXAN-TV)

In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA (CleanTechnica)

Is Denver’s Big Bet on E-Bikes Paying Off? (CityLab)

Envisioning the Future of U.S. Airports (ACRP)

Methods of Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP)

Strengthening Indigenous America: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Proceedings of a Workshop--in Brief (National Academies)

Behavioral Science and Nudge Applications in Transportation (TRB (webinar))

Democratization of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Analyzing EV Adoption by Vehicle and Household Characteristics Using Synthetic Populations (UC Davis National Center for Sustainable Transportation)

Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Final rule))

Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements (EPA (Final rule))

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