ELECTRIC VEHICLES & INFRASTRUCTURE & POLICIES

Reality Check: More EVs Could Mean Lower Energy Bills (Rocky Mountain Institute)

TRB RESOURCES & RESEARCH & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Can Rural Microtransit Work? (TRB (webinar))

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WSDOT Program Helping Fleets Buy Cleaner…
June 10, 2026
The Washington State Department of Transportation launched a $112 million program back on April 29 that seeks to help businesses More
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TxDOT Highlights ‘Trash Off’ Highway Cleanup…
June 10, 2026
In April, the Texas Department of Transportation hosted its annual “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” event; a core part of More
FEDERAL ACTION

AASHTO Comments on USACE Permit Reform Effort (AASHTO Journal)

Untangling the Attack on the Scientific Foundation of Climate Change Regulation (Kleinman Center for Energy Policy/University of Pennsylvania (commentary))

INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY

New York City’s Hottest Transit Mode Is a Boat (Bloomberg CityLab)

A new approach to urban planning with less car traffic and lower carbon emissions (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)

Building Resilient Neighborhoods: Parks, Climate, and Community (https://cssh.northeastern.edu/dukakiscenter/building-resilient-neighborhoods-parks-climate-and-community/)

Fort Worth’s new master transportation plan moves toward approval (Fort Worth Report)

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NCDOT Gets Input on Coastal Resilience…
June 3, 2026
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently hosted its first round of community meetings for its proposed “Solving Access for More
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Caltrans Awards $23.6M Worth of Planning…
June 3, 2026
The California Department of Transportation recently awarded $23.6 million in planning grants to 58 local projects statewide – projects focused More
NEPA

How NEPA Reform Affects Trails on National Forest Lands (International Mountain Biking Association (commentary))

HEALTH & HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Spain introduces new traffic sign banning electric scooters from certain areas (Majorca Daily Bulletin)

Bike Month: NYC DOT Collaborates With NYU on New E-Bike Health Study (NYC Department of Transportation (media release))

TRB RESOURCES & RESEARCH & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Can Rural Microtransit Work? (TRB (webinar))

Art Programs in Public Transit (TRB (webinar))

The State of the Science Address 2026 (National Academy of Sciences)

Quantifying Vessel Propeller Wash Impacts on Sedimentation in Shallow-Bay Ports and Waterways (CREATE - Coastal REsearch And Transportation Education)

The economics of smart EV charging at home: a review and research agenda (npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Notice of public meetings))

Call for Nominations for the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))

U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee Public Meeting (NOAA (Notice of open meeting; opportunity for public comment))

Proposed Deauthorization of Water Resources Projects (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of proposed deauthorization list))

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Maine DOT Officially Opens Acadia Gateway…
May 27, 2026
The Maine Department of Transportation hosted an event on May 20 to celebrate the grand opening of the 11,000-square-foot Acadia More
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California Allocates $540M for Transportation Investments
May 27, 2026
The California Transportation Commission recently allocated roughly $540 million in transportation investments to improve travel times, shore up aging bridges More
FEDERAL ACTION

U.S. Department of Transportation Strategic Plan: FY 2026–2030 (U.S. Department of Transportation (link to pdf))

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & EQUITY

Building stronger connections: new guidelines describe how we engage with communities (State of Washington Department of Ecology)

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA (National Park Service (Notice))

Denali National Park and Preserve; Vehicle Use (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

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DDOT, Amazon Launch E-Cargo Bike Pilot…
May 20, 2026
The District of Columbia’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) in partnership with Amazon has launched a new pilot project to support More
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Virginia DOT Issues Statewide Multiuse Trails…
May 20, 2026
The Virginia Department of Transportation recently released a revised Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan, providing a foundation for the development of More
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & EQUITY

Building stronger connections: new guidelines describe how we engage with communities (State of Washington Department of Ecology (blog))

Seniors Pay the Price as Rideshare Costs Climb (California Globe)

HEALTH & HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Massachusetts Bill Seeks Micromobility Regulations (AASHTO Journal)

State reworks Ocean City bike-lane pilot after bus, safety pushback (Baltimore Sun)

Milwaukee aims to build connect network of protected bike lanes (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

CTDOT Celebrates National Bike Month (Connecticut Department of Transportation (media release))

NCDOT Celebrates National Bike & Roll to School Day (North Carolina Department of Transportation (media release))

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Act (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (Notice of propose))

Public Meeting of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice of public meeting))

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

Request for Comments on the National Weather Service Cooperative Observing Program (COOP) (National Weather Service (Notice; request for comment))

Air Plan Approval; NC; Removal of the State’s Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Pilot Program for Transit- Oriented Development Planning (FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))

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

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PennDOT Unveils ‘EVs in Focus’ Video…
May 13, 2026
This spring, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation rolled out short, informational videos as part of its new “EVs in Focus” More
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WSDOT Crews Collect Litter on Earth…
May 13, 2026
In honor of Earth Day, employees and maintenance crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation spent a week picking More
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Caltrans Completes Commerce Connectivity Improvements
May 6, 2026
The California Department of Transportation – known as Caltrans – recently revitalized several pedestrian underpasses in the city of Commerce, More
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Work Begins on First Utah Trail…
May 6, 2026
The Utah Department of Transportation recently kicked off construction on the first project within the Utah Trail Network; a plan More
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McMurry Talks Safety, Project Delivery, Funding…
April 29, 2026
This episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Russell McMurry – commissioner of Georgia Department of Transportation – More