Congress set for summer sprint on energy, environment policy (E&E News)

Building Homes Near Jobs, Stores, and Transit Saves Public Dollars (Pew)

How Bicyclists Paved the Way for Modern Highways (History)

Raleigh-Durham International Airport tries novel approach to stormwater flowing off its massive parking lot (The News & Observer)

Transit-Oriented Development Can Help Cities Grow. Which Urban Areas Are Doing Best? (Urban Institute)

Understanding the role of environmental studies in development (City of Roseville, CA (link to video))

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

Colorado DOT works to prevent vehicle-caused wildfires (KMGH-TV)

Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s Fire Season (Inside Climate News)

A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development (MIT News)

How extreme weather is changing public transport (Railway Pro)

Colorado DOT Begins Geologic Hogback Trail Restoration (AASHTO Journal)

Tennessee Installing New Highway ‘Welcome’ Signs (AASHTO Journal)

A call for people-centered historic preservation (Planetizen)

New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds (NPR News)

Bill Would Create New Agency To Oversee Iconic, Rusty Crook Point Bridge in Rhode Island (Rhode Island Current)

MnDOT Installs New Bike Detection System on Highway 3 (AASHTO Journal)

Albuquerque Releases New Bike Map Showing All Bicycle Routes Across City (KRQE-TV)

Hollister deploys sidewalk robots to assess accessibility conditions (KSBW-TV)

Miami stitching together connected bicycling network (Miami Today)

NYC DOT to Use New Cutting-Edge Sensors to Better Understand How New Yorkers Use Their Streets and to Inform Safer Street Design (New York City DOT (media release))

Can Rural Microtransit Work? (TRB (webinar))

Philly presents security, transport and accessibility measures for the FIFA World Cup (Billy Penn at WHYY)

Kansas City opens World Cup transit hub with new shuttle services ready to start this week (KCUR Radio)

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))

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)

Electric Aircraft: FAA Is Evaluating Designs for Certification and Considering Long-Term Regulatory Approaches (GAO)

NYC and LA Are Teaming Up to Fight for EVs (Wired)

BUILD America 250 Act Could Shift EV Economics and Create a Federal Pathway for Autonomous Trucking (ACT News)

Delaware is moving ahead on plans for a container port that could take traffic from Philadelphia (Philadelphia Inquirer)

From regulatory shifts to on-site power: The new economics of heavy-duty EV infrastructure (Freight Waves)

Climate change could significantly worsen summer air quality in future decades (The Conversation)

A look inside Chicago's nation-leading air quality monitoring system (WBBM-TV (video))

Cities need to refine urban typologies to tackle transport emissions (Sustainability Online)

Rulemaking to protect air quality (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))

Falcons Nesting Again on Sault Ste. Marie Int’l Bridge (AASHTO Journal)

State DOTs Enhance Anti-Litter Campaign Efforts (AASHTO Journal)

Less mowing, fewer workers near traffic, lower long-term costs (Auburn University)

Mother Road of Memories: Historic Route 66 stops in Oklahoma blend nostalgia with preservation (KOKI-TV (video))

Preserving 100 Years of Route 66 (National Trust for Historic Preservation)

Student-Written “Transit Operas” Bring Arias to Real Subway Trains (NYU News)

Is it illegal to park in a bike lane in Colorado? (Colorado Sun)

Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and Conservation and Natural Resources Add Seven New ATV Route Designations in Tioga County (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (media release))

Oregon DOT Unveils New Oregon Coast Bike Map, Safety Campaign (Oregon DOT (media release))

Managing Highway Stormwater Quality: Driving Progress 2026 (National Academies)

Enabling DOE Regional Energy–Water Technology Pilots 2026 (National Academies)

Experiences in the Use of Mini and Modular Roundabouts by Highway Agencies (TRB (webinar))

Risk-based sensitivity analysis of urban gas infrastructure in new district planning (Scientific Reports)

Mobility as a Hazard Signal: Lessons from Tornado-Prone Alabama (Inrix)

FAA Establishes ‘No Drone Zones’ for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps (FAA)

Missouri DOT asks truckers to plan alternate routes around Kansas City during World Cup (CDLLife)

Worried About World Cup Traffic? Planning, Technology Should Help Ease Jams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

See the traffic changes coming to NYC during World Cup match days (WABC-TV)

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program (FTA (Notice))

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Reclamation (516 DM 1) (Department of Interior (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor Project: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (FHWA (Notice))

Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (Bureau of Transportation Statistics (Notice; request for information (RFI))

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

Judge orders FEMA to reverse cancelation of infrastructure resilience program (WECT-TV)

The Zero-Emission Event: How Mobile Solar Platforms Are Powering Sustainable Gatherings (Renewable Energy Magazine)

Public EV chargers may be harder to find if funds are cut by Congress (USA Today)

Tennessee doubles down on EV future with new roadmap to help industry grow (WKRN-TV)

EPA Claims ‘Overwhelming Rejection’ of EVs as It Moves to Loosen Air Pollution Rules (Inside Climate News)

New York lawmakers introduce zero-emission ferries bill (WorkBoat)

Gas prices drive EV interest as grid faces upgrade test (MSN)

Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles (EPA (media release))

Pasadena Launches First Environmental Justice Program, Invites Community Input (Colorado Boulevard)

As seas rise, where will Louisiana’s fishers go? (Grist)

New AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales (ScienceNews)

USPS Issues Route 66 Commemorative Stamps (AASHTO Journal)

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering (The Conversation)

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))

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)

How Texas Is Planning World Cup Transit (Governing)

Nashville prepares traffic management plan for 2030 Super Bowl (WSMV-TV)

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))

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

USDA Rural Development Programs Adopt Modernized NEPA Rule as USDA Finalizes Historic Reforms (U.S. Department of Agriculture (media release))

Environmental groups unveil policy roadmap with an eye towards Maine’s future leaders (Maine Morning Star)

NYC plans to deploy electric barges on waterways in bid to get diesel trucks off streets (Gothamist)

Biodiesel Market Set for Strong Growth as Nations Push Toward Cleaner Energy Future (Trader)

How evolution influences nature-based infrastructure (University of Washington)

Sustainable Mobility Center aims to transform how the world moves (Stanford Report)

2026 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Funding Available through SDDOT (South Dakota Department of Transportation (media release))

Texas Moves Forward on Electric Vehicle, Big Rig Charging (Government Technology)

A Roadmap for Electric Vehicles in Tennessee 2026 (Drive Electric Tennessee (link to pdf))

When the Electric-Powered Buses Are Ready, and the System Isn’t (Metro)

How government helped build America’s EV charging market (Charged)

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

Tolls On Federal Roads Considered For National Park Improvements (CNBC)

Analysis: Even if You Don't Hike, Hunt, or Fish on State Land. The Rule Vermont Is About to Adopt Still Affects You. (Compass Vermont (Analysis))

Advancing nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure (Jacobs)

E-bikes, E-motos and Safety: What Belongs on Trails? (Rails to Trails Conservancy (webinar))

Grassland Restoration Project Begins at Gettysburg National Military Park (National Park Service (media release))

Local musicians craft a curated response to AI airport music (Hawaiʻi Public Radio)

Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (Medill Illinois News Bureau)

6 of the Coolest Rest Stops in the U.S. (The Discoverer (blog))

It’s Active Transportation Week In Chautauqua County (WRFA-FM Radio)

Metal fencing drops pedestrian deaths to zero on portion of Boulder Highway in Metro Las Vegas (KVVU-TV)

Caltrans Joins Secretary, Advocates to Promote Bike Month (California DOT (media release))

Paleoenvironmental Data 101 (National Academies)

Interdependence of Federal, State, and Local Transportation Funding and Ownership 2026 (NCHRP)

Mechanisms to Address Off-Airport Obstructions 2026 (ACRP)

TRB's 65th annual Workshop on Transportation Law

Solar-powered public transit: evaluating photovoltage deployment strategies for battery electric bus networks (Transportation Research: Part A: Policy and Practice)

Walkable and Cyclable Streets: Environmental Requirements Promoting Active Mobility (Journal of Urban Planning and Development)

Electric vehicle policy dilemma: maximizing social welfare vs minimizing cost (Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment)

Art Programs in Public Transit (TRB (webinar))

New York City Congestion Pricing - Modeling a New Reality (TRB (webinar))

Inside Seattle’s World Cup traffic strategy: Roadside Chat with head of construction & mobility (Seattle Department of Transportation (blog))

UDOT advances Big Cottonwood Canyon transit plan (KSL-TV)

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))

Trump administration moves to block Minnesota climate change lawsuit against oil companies (AP)

Surface transportation legislation in 2026: What we know so far (Smart Cities Dive)

The costly quest to save N.C. beach homes: ‘What are we trying to protect?’ (Washington Post)

Port of Green Bay closed to ships as floodwaters rush through Fox River (WLUK-TV)

Pa. Turnpike plan to bypass Allegheny Mountain Tunnel draws opposition in Somerset County (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

Boston Has a Plan for Sea Level Rise. What Next? (Next City)

AAA Study: Temperature Impacts EV Operation (AASHTO Journal)

1,000 curbside EV chargers are coming to Philadelphia (Electrek)

Michigan revives EV charger expansion after fed funding reversal (Bridge Michigan)

What Will It Take to Scale Electric Truck Charging? New Electrification Coalition Report Identifies 11 Solutions (Heavy Duty Trucking)

From chargers to code: Europe’s EV infrastructure pivot (Sifted)

Amazon says it won't sell e-bikes in California that exceed state speed limits (KGO-TV)

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)

Virginia Governor signs new environmental laws aimed at pollution, wetlands, resilience (13News Now)

Arizona Builds on Leadership With Wildlife Crossings (Pew)

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police highlight litter enforcement efforts in Northeastern Pennsylvania (Times Leader)

Controversial New Wayfinding Signs In Kingston, New York Highlight Relationship Between Signage And Local Culture (Hudson Valley One)

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))

Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation 2026 (TRB)

Webinar: Art Programs in Public Transit (TRB (webinar))

MassDOT urges commuters to avoid driving during World Cup as matches expected to jam roads (WFXT-TV)

Street racing is a growing concern on public roads, AAA study finds (News 12 New Jersey)

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))

Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Policies Restricting Wind and Solar Permitting (Crowell (commentary))

White House CEQ Unveils Program to Partner with Private Sector on Modernizing Permitting Technology (The White House (media release))

Maryland Invests $4M To Train And Grow Transportation And Construction Workforce (citybiz)

One of N.J.’s Largest Infrastructure Projects Expands Port Newark’s Global Gateway (TAPinto Newark)

New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter, and More Polluted (Milken Institute School of Public Health/The George Washington University)

Work begins on Utah’s ambitious network of bike trails. Here’s where to find the first new segment. (Salt Lake Tribune)

Oregon to add 24 new electric vehicle charging stations across its highways (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Electric air taxis take flight in New York City with new technology tested at JFK Airport (WABC-TV)

NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks (Electrek)

ChargePHL: The City of Philadelphia’s Public EV Charging Initiative (City of Philadelphia)

New York City Locomotive Repowers: Collaborative Efforts to Improve Air Quality (EPA )

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open (AP)

EPA to Invest $90 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure for Tribes and Rural Communities (American Public Power Association)

Climate Justice Forum speakers weigh AI environmental cost, sustainability outlook (Daily Bruin)

Friends of the Everglades Continues its Decades-Long-Fight for Environmental Justice (WQCS Radio (link to audio))

Wisconsin DOT Gets Record Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers (AASHTO Journal)

Urban Wetlands & Waterways Need Nature-Inspired Solutions (CleanTechnica)

Route 66 Centennial Shifts into Gear, Celebrating Heritage and What's Coming Down the Road Next (Missouri DOT (media release))

Governor, WisDOT Celebrate Unveiling of New Lac Courte Oreilles Dual-Language Highway Signs (Wisconsin Governor’s Office (media release))

VTrans Helping Host 2026 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit (AASHTO Journal)

$2.6 million grant launches rural mobility program in Oklahoma (KSWO-TV)

Why DC is offering e-bikes to help workers make faster, environmentally friendly deliveries (WTOP Radio)

Another US state wants to force registration for all e-bikes (Electrek)

California Attorney General, Bay Area officials warn of dangerous misuse of e-bikes (KGO-TV)

Docked Bikeshare Trips – March 2026 (BTS)

Transportation Planning in Non-Metropolitan/Rural Areas 2026 (NCHRP)

Leading Transportation Agencies and Advancing Projects Through Disruptions (TRB (webinar))

Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation 2026 (TRB)

Assessing subway ridership resilience under extreme weather with vine copula modeling (npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Multi-scenario flooding impacts on urban road network structural resilience: a global-local complex network analysis (Humanities and Social Sciences Communications)

Notice of Study Termination and Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, Collier County, Florida (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Proposals by Non-Federal Interests for Inclusion in the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

USDOT, FHWA Launch ‘Freedom to Drive’ Initiative (AASHTO Journal)

HEATS Act To Streamline Geothermal Permitting Passes House (Legis1)

The Last Exit: Options for Fixing the Highway Trust Fund While Solvency is Still Solvable (Eno Foundation)

The forest needs a hand (Forest Service (media release))

LAX People Mover begins testing (KNX Radio)

FAA Expands Weather Camera Network To Help Alaska Pilots Fly Safer (KTUU-TV)

FAA Intensifies Oversight of Agricultural Drones Nationwide (Hoosier Ag Today)

Parking Reform Is Reshaping Housing Policy (Governing)

Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Ecosystem: Assessment of Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Uptake and Future Charging Infrastructure Needs to Meet State Goals (International Council on Clean Transportation)

Addressing disparities through more equitable transportation planning (Center for Transportation Studies-University of Minnesota)

Who Decides How to Decarbonize? Environmental Justice and Democratic Decision-making in California Climate Regulations (Harvard Law Review (essay))

EPA is out to redefine environmental protections for wetlands. It’s a narrower definition with broader consequences (Berkshire Eagle)

'Screaming collaboration' drives Montana wildlife crossing efforts (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

3,000 dumpsters a year: The scale of Connecticut’s roadside trash problem (CT Insider (video))

Get rid of unwanted forest vegetation (River Reporter)

Los Angeles Drivers Brace for Change, as Bridge for Mountain Lions on 101 Freeway Opens This December (Guessing Headlights)

How MDOT is protecting people, animals and plants on Earth Day 2026 (Talking Michigan Transportation (podcast))

City Installs Oklahoma’s First Musical Road on Route 66 Featuring Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land” (City of Tulsa (media release))

Economics of Bicycling/Walking (Colorado Department of Transportation)

As E-Bikes Proliferate, Regulations (and Misunderstandings) Abound (Governing)

The Road Ahead: Active Transportation Program (KOLO-TV)

DC judge puts the brakes on removing 15th Street bike lanes (WTOP Radio)

New Kansas City pedestrian bridge was open over the weekend. It wasn’t supposed to be. (Kansas City Star)

Cyclists continue push for path along western span of Bay Bridge despite high price tag (CBS San Francisco)

Transportation Planning in Non-Metropolitan/Rural Areas 2026 (NCHRP)

Decades of increased emissions from forest-fueled BECCS (Nature Sustainability)

User-Centered Smart Traffic Sign Development Implementation Study (Minnesota Department of Transportation)

Trails as Social Infrastructure: Practical Strategies to Build Connection in a Disconnected World (Rails to Trails Conservancy (video))

Public transit throughout Pittsburgh region emerges as star of NFL Draft (TribLive)

Los Angeles DOT 2028 Games plan shared, with added traffic officers and equipment needed (Sports Examiner)

Notice of Availability of Proposed Guidance for Preferred Loan Sizing for Transit-Oriented Development Projects Under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program (USDOT Build America Bureau (Notice of availability of proposed guidance document; request for comments))

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas; Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis Environmental Impact Statement; Revised (Forest Service (Notice; revised))

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the PA Turnpike (I–276)/ I–95 Interchange Project Stage 3 Delaware River Bridge: Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, New Jersey (FHWA (Notice))