Committee on Environment and Sustainability February Webinar Series (AASHTO)

EPA says it will stop calculating the economic savings to health in key air pollution rules (AP)

Trump set to limit states' ability to block energy projects in water rule (Reuters)

Council on Environmental Quality Rules to Implement NEPA Reviews Are Officially Rescinded (Engineering News-Record)

Why US cities are reverting 1-way streets back to their original 2-way design (AP)

Scenic stretch of Pacific Coast Highway reopened exactly 3 years after closure (KTLA-TV)

Austin's light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration (KUT Radio)

Climate Adaptation Means Building Social Infrastructure (Stanford Social Innovation Review)

Designing for Resilience in an Unpredictable Energy Era (Eye on Annapolis)

Pro-EV States Should Get Ready for a Hard Fight (Bloomberg Law)

Az, states clash with Trump admin over electric vehicle infrastructure (Courthouse News Service)

California Governor Proposes New EV Rebate Program (CarPro)

EPA delivers draft final rule to repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding, vehicle emission standards to White House OMB (Biomass Magazine)

Expert Warns EPA Policy Shift Could Undermine Benefits of Clean Air Rules (CNR News/ North Carolina State College of Natural Resources.)

Metro seeks rider input to improve transit for neurodivergent riders (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

Cook County Releases First Ever Environmental Justice Policy Framework (Cook County, IL (media release))

How Utah DOT Mitigates the Threat of Avalanches (AASHTO Journal)

How Philly’s Avenue of the Arts will be transformed into a green space (WHYY Radio)

More than $20 million granted for water quality and climate resiliency in the Finger Lakes region (WHEC-TV)

MnDOT Installs Flashing ‘Amish Buggy’ Alert Signage (AASHTO Journal)

Mapping 200 Years of Washington Square Park (Off the Grid (blog))

New Jersey’s e-bike law faces national opposition as veto decision looms (NJ.com)

E-Bike Boosters Ask: Is It All Downhill From Here? (Bloomberg CityLab)

Helena-West Helena, outdoor recreation firm will study ways to connect city to walking, biking trails (Northwest Arkansas Democrat- Gazette)

Healthy Habits, Healthy Minds: Winter Blues and How Active Transportation Can Help (Montana Department of Transportation (media release))

Webinar: Improving Mobility in Rural and Tribal Communities (TRB)

Despite federal backsliding, US states and municipalities are still planning for climate resilience (Brookings)

Interview With CBS News Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave (Governors Highway Safety Association’s The Intersection (video))

Pete Buttigieg Talks the Future of Mobility at the Detroit Auto Show (Hour Detroit)

Supreme Court justices wrestle with what, exactly, New Jersey Transit is (SCOTUSblog)

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Charter Reestablishment (FRA (Announcement of charter reestablishment))

Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan; Request for Information (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, USDOT (Request for Information))

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (NHTSA (Proposed rule; extension of comment period))

Draft FAA Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline; Correction (FAA (Notice; correction))

Committee on Environment and Sustainability February Webinar Series (AASHTO)

Congress rejects Trump's $1B cut to National Park Service in latest spending bill (Deseret News)

Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Major International Climate, Energy and Sustainable Development Organizations (ESG Today)

States Invest in Public Health and Safety Through Transportation Policy (Association of State And Territorial Health Officials (blog))

PHMSA Announces Record Fine Against Pipeline Operator for Violating Pipeline Safety Regulations (PHMSA (media release))

Trump administration finalizes plan to roll back federal environmental guidelines under bedrock law (The Hill)

Massachusetts ports pivoting to compensate for shaky offshore wind industry (New Bedford Light)

MARAD Takes Over Environmental Reviews for Offshore Energy Ports From USCG (https://maritime-executive.com/article/marad-takes-over-environmental-reviews-for-offshore-energy-ports-from-uscg)

Can Delivery Trucks Be Replaced by Ferries and Bikes? (Government Technology)

Slowing the Spread of Urban Fires Starts Right Outside the Home (Bloomberg CityLab)

CARB to award $7.3 million in grants to support community transportation planning (California Air Resources Board (media release))

As Electric Vehicle Sales Stall, Advocates Rethink Messaging (Government Technology)

Electric Cars Won’t Fix Sitting: The Health Costs of Designing Cities Around Cars (UC San Diego Today)

EV charging company makes major announcement on the 'rapid escalation' of infrastructure buildout: 'A new benchmark' (The Cool Down)

Maryland Outlines Advanced Air Mobility Strategy (AASHTO Journal)

Trump’s EPA Could Limit Its Own Ability to Use New Science to Strengthen Air Pollution Rules (ProPublica)

US EPA rejects Colorado haze plan to retire coal plants early (Reuters)

New Jersey court upholds key environmental justice law (Waste Dive)

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Releases Final Environmental Justice Policy (K&L Gates (analysis))

TxDOT Marks 40 Year Milestone for Anti-Littering Campaign (AASHTO Journal)

Scientists Are Building Fake Beaver Dams to Help Burned Forests Heal (ZME Science)

To Save An Endangered Prairie Fish, Dried-up Iowa Wetlands Get New Life (Inside Climate News)

Oregon ecologist on state’s efforts to create safe wildlife corridors over busy roadways (https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/07/wildlife-corridors-oregon/)

Florida DOT Sponsors Daytona 500 Racing, Safety Event (AASHTO Journal)

San Antonio prepares to move rainbows from crosswalks to sidewalks in Pride district, sparking mixed reactions (KSAT-TV)

Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover (BucksCo Today)

MARTA CEO says Atlanta transit ready for FIFA World Cup (WAGA-TV)

Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges (The Conversation)

Virginia transportation board transfers rail and trail project amid public concerns (Virginia Mercury)

Charging Ahead: How Arizona State University and Harvard Are Shaping Electric Micromobility on Campus (Association for Commuter Transportation (link to webinar registration))

Bosch releases new update to make stolen e-bikes (almost) unusable (Electrek)

TxDOT’s Virtual Public Meeting for Texas–Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan (Texas Border Business)

Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee Meeting (NOAA (Notice of public meeting))

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

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

Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Calculation (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Final rule, technical amendment))

Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits (Corps of Engineers (Final action))

Transportation of Fuel for Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Final rule))

Hazardous Materials: California’s Reusability Requirement for Propane Cylinders (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Public notice and invitation to comment))

Environmental Assessment for Post-Fire Recovery Actions on National Forest System Lands (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment))

Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

Committee on Environment and Sustainability February Webinar Series (AASHTO)

US Legislation to Strengthen Federal Port Infrastructure Investments Nationwide (Environmental Coastal and Offshore)

2025 Supreme Court Environmental Decisions Recap: Agencies Don’t Have to Chase Every “What If” (PennFuture (blog))

Colorado DOT to replace avalanche mitigation system on Loveland Pass over concerns of ‘catastrophic failure’ (Summit Daily)

Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration over ‘Emergency’ Approval for Sable Pipeline Restart (Santa Barbara Independent)

America's Longest Highway Tunnel Is Not For The Faint Of Heart (The Travel)

Infographic: How the land was cleared after the L.A. fires (East Bay Times)

24 million fewer vehicles: One year of congestion pricing in New York City (Fast Company)

Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks to Be Tested in Port Newark Drayage Pilot (ACT News)

Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-602 -California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 3 (California Energy Commission (media release))

The world’s greenest city is in North America, according to new data (The Manual)

As Trump Rolls Back Protections For Wetlands, New Jersey Maintains a Higher Standard (Inside Climate News)

National Park Leaders Urge EPA to Reject Rollbacks to Clean Water Act Protections (Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks (media release))

MetroCard Art: Swiping Beauty From The Mundane (CBS Sunday Morning (video))

Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA (Los Angeles Times (essay))

Music Can Affect Your Driving – But Not Always How You’d Expect (The Conversation)

The Happiest Cities in the World are Also the Most Bicycle Friendly (Momentum Mag)

Public Transportation in Rural Areas and Tribal Communities: Guide for Service Improvements 2025 (NCHRP/TCRP)

A Guide for Advancing Weather-Resilient Infrastructure Investment in Airports (ACRP (RFP))

Improving Culvert Performance with Diffusers and Energy Dissipators (NCHRP (RFP))

Extension of Comment Period of Proposed Voluntary Agreement for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monument (FAA (Notice; extension of comment period))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma (EPA (Final rule; notice of delegation))

House approves bill to speed up energy projects - with anti-wind amendment (The Hill)

Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s Wind Energy Moratorium (Power)

EPA hears competing views on new rollbacks for wetlands, water protections (Allegheny Front)

How Trump transformed energy, environmental policy this year (The Hill)

Duffy Invests $1 Billion into Building Big, Beautiful Infrastructure to Make American Roads Safer (USDOT (media release))

Duffy Announces $33M in University Grants to Unleash American Innovation (USDOT (media release))

Utah DOT battles rising problem of illegal tire dumping in Salt Lake City (KUTV-TV)

The U.S. is committed to cleaning up Tijuana River pollution. Will California follow through? (Cal Matters)

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds (AP)

I Wanted to Find Out Which States Are the Most EV Friendly and the Results Surprised Me (Torque News)

New Jersey Governor Announces Zero-Emission Vehicle Report to Accompany Strategic Investments (State of New Jersey (media release))

Electric buses start service as HNL rental car shuttles (Hawaii DOT (media release))

Maryland Enacts Climate-Cost Study Over Veto, New Jersey Advances Climate Superfund Proposal as Earlier State Laws Face Ongoing Court Challenges (Gavel2Gavel (blog))

Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting. (AP)

Alternative ship fuels make waves in Pacific Northwest ports (Washington State Standard)

E-Bikes Opened Doors for Low-Income Riders. Then California Closed the Program. (Sacramento Bee)

A study outlines ways rural and low-income communities can get around easier with zero emissions. (Monterey County Now)

New EPA rules could cause invasive species spread in Great Lakes, Michigan says (MLive)

Wyoming, Idaho transportation departments reopen Teton Pass after massive slide (Jackson Hole News & Guide)

Nebraska DOT Talks Winter Preparations (KETV-TV)

Could Rescinding The Roadless Rule Make It Harder To Delist Yellowstone Grizzlies? (Inside Climate News)

KDOT, KHP launch Kansas dust storm safety campaign (Kansas DOT (media release))

UDOT Moves Forward with Travel Solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah Department of Transportation (media release))

Reclaiming the Runways (Reasons to be Cheerful)

Texas Awards $55 Million For Dallas’ Cotton Belt Trail And Other Metroplex Transportation Projects (Dallas Express)

Catalyst - December 18, 2025 (University of Minnesota)

RFP: Practices for Wildlife Passage and Habitat Connectivity (NCHRP)

RFP: Post-Wildfire Evaluation of Burned Slopes and Slope Protection and Stabilization Systems (NCHRP)

Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, District 7, Los Angeles, CA (National Park Service, Interior (Notice))

Renewal of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (Surface Transportation Board (Notice of Federal Advisory Committee charter renewal))

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program—Announcement of Establishment of Program and Request for Proposals (FAA (Notice))

Shoshone National Forest Travel Management; Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming; Withdrawal (Forest Service (Notice; withdrawal))

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

Inland Waterways Users Board Third Request for Nominations (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of open Federal advisory committee third request for nominations))

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program-Announcement of Establishment of Program and Request for Proposals (FAA (Notice))

Clean Water Act permitting bill clears the House (E&E News)

House lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to support World Cup local transportation needs (National Association of Counties)

U.S. House passes Yakym, Panetta bipartisan bill to increase NEPA Transparency (Marshall County Post)

State DOTs Making Preparations for Wintertime Operations (AASHTO Journal)

Where Train Dreams Meet Reality in Texas (Bloomberg CityLab)

Maryland Unveils Sustainable Growth Implementation Guide Creating a Pathway for Thriving Communities (Maryland Department of Planning)

The people building sustainability - without a clearly defined role (Chalmers University of Technology)

Urban Traffic Snarls Continue, but Not in Some Big North American Cities (Autoweek)

A Train Grows in Brooklyn (Bloomberg City Lab)

California governor announces $1.1B in zero-emission transit, safer roadways, and resilient infrastructure (California Governor’s Office (media release))

US 400kW public EV charging network grows (Infrastructure News)

USPS finally gets some EVs on the road (EV Fleet and Infrastructure)

EVs pose no greater risk to pedestrians - study (BBC)

Power when parked: EVs could help save money, reduce emissions by providing energy to homes (Michigan News/University of Michigan)

The Role of PHEVs in Transport Electrification (Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (Commentary))

When companies “go green,” air quality impacts can vary dramatically (MIT News)

NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months (Air Quality News)

More Nebraskans need rural transportation, but there’s less money to fund it (Nebraska Public Media)

Denver RTD’s changes to disability transport faces legal challenge (Denver Gazette)

Commonwealth Transportation Board seeks transfer of Shenandoah Rail Trail to Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (WHSV-TV)

DelDOT Considers Widening Roads Leading to the Beaches (Spotlight Delaware)

The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes (New York Times)

Proposal would set 15 mph limit for e-bikes and bikes on Illinois paths (Journal-Courier)

Public Asked to Spot Traffic-Calming Features in “12 Days of Mapping” Campaign for AI Bike Map Project (Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (media release))

Tools and Technology for Roadside Vegetation Asset Management: A Guide (2025) (NCHRP (link to pdf))

Investigation of Tools and Technology for Roadside Vegetation Asset Management 2025 (NCHRP (link to pdf))

A first look into congestion pricing in the United States: PM2.5 impacts after six months of New York City cordon pricing (npj Clean Air)

Active Transportation Freeze: Where do Federal Active Transportation Grants Stand? (Rails to Trails Conservancy (webinar))

California’s road to climate progress, Part 4 (Brookings Institution)

Public Hearing for Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards: The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (NHTSA (Notification of public hearing))

Application From the State of Nebraska 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))

Trump caps EV assault with fuel economy repeal (E&E News)

Trump approves tiny ‘cars of the very near future’ (The Hill)

Record Congestion, but New Modes Could Balance Private Cars (Government Technology)

WOTUS ‘wet season’ test would further shrink US regulatory reach (E&E News)

Duffy Unveils New “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” Initiative to Reset Fuel Economy Standards (US DOT (media release))

Biofuels: Hope Or Hype? (CleanTechnica)

Ferries A Growing Force In New York City Development (Forbes)

NTSB seeks applicants for transportation disaster assistance course (Progressive Railroading)

UDOT publishes Big Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Assessment (Utah Department of Transportation (media release))

New name, same mission: Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning drives sustainable solutions (Virginia Tech (media release))

Electrified Roadway Testing in Indiana (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))

Chicago-Area Mayors Push Ahead on EVs Despite Federal Pullback (Canary Media)

EV lobbying battle underway on Capitol Hill (Oklahoma Energy Today)

Minnesota cities continue climate work, despite federal abdication (Minnesota Reformer)

Region 6 Tribal Clean Air Act Funding - Fiscal Year 2026 (EPA)

Funding cuts halt Portland-ODOT partnership for homeless camp removal (KATU-TV)

Arizona DOT Halfway Done with I-17 Wildlife Overpass (AASHTO Journal)

ARDOT To Install Anti-Litter Display Along Highways (Arkansas DOT (media release))

Oklahoma Conservation Commission Launches Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Program (Oklahoma Farm Report)

Proposed EPA Rule Threatens Landmark Clean Water Act (Field & Stream)

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Removes Illegal Signs On State Highways (Kentucky Today)

Critics oppose plan for new e-bike regulations in NJ (New Jersey Monitor)

The Cities of the Future Are Bicycle-Friendly Cities (The City at Eye Level)

The Golf Cart Effect: Why Developers are Making Way for Motorized Mobility (Builder)

Paso Del Norte Trail gets $31M boost for new segments (El Paso Times)

Caltrain Looks For Riders To Help Shape Bike, Scooter Access To Rail System (Bay City News Service)

Public Transit Workforce Development for Zero-Emission Vehicles (2025) (TCRP (link to pdf))

RFP: Effects of Automated Speed Enforcement on Crashes Involving Pedestrians and Bicyclists (BTSCRP)

NTSB seeks applicants for transportation disaster assistance course (Progressive Railroading)

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient(SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (NHTSA (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Notice of Availability of Proposed Voluntary Agreement for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monument (FAA (Notice of availability))

Safety Advisory 25–1 Reducing Rail Trespassing and Suicide Events (FTA (Notice of Safety Advisory))

Revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Request for information))

Virginia - Waters of the Northern Neck Peninsula Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone; Tentative Affirmative Determination (EPA (Notice of tentative determination))

Notice To Reopen the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group Call for Nominations (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice to reopen a call for nominations))

EPA says Sackett will save its WOTUS rule. It may not be enough. (E&E news)

Federal judges dismiss environmental lawsuit seeking to block McKinney airport expansion (KERA Radio)

New York City launches $10m 3D underground data platform (Smart Cities World)

Welcome to the front lines of climate change (Atlantic Council)

North County Transit District Struggles to Afford the Price of Being Carbon Free (Voice of San Diego)

Fall 2025 Governors’ Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop (National Governors Association (media release))

California EV drivers lose solo carpool lane access after Clean Air Vehicle decal program ends (KFMB-TV (link to video))

Nevada sets precedent with first-in-nation EV charger grid connection reporting rules (Infrastructure News)

Feds approve Idaho’s plan for developing network of EV charging stations (Idaho Capital Sun)

Canada Drives Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Innovation (Government of Canada)

ChargePoint wins Sourcewell contract to provide EV charging infrastructure for public sector agencies (Charged - Electric Vehicles Magazine)

How gas stations can become the best place to charge your EV (Grist)

Electrified Roadway Testing in Indiana (The Stream by AASHTO)

EPA asks court to overturn Biden-era limits on deadly soot pollution (The Hill)

Ahead of Olympics, Salt Lake City shares environmental wins to mitigate air pollution and emissions (Utah News Dispatch)

Breathing Together: How Air Quality and Transportation Shape Chester County’s Future (Transportation Management Association of Chester County)

Q&A: How transportation insecurity erodes Detroiters’ physical and mental health (Planet Detroit)

DEC Announces $1 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Impacts of Air Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (media release))

Trump Cuts Could Hinder Efforts to Stop Climate-Fueled Spread of Invasive Species (Inside Climate News)

Efforts underway now, to prevent future fires (Island News)

Massive Wildfire Liabilities Push Utilities to Use AI to Stop Blazes (Bloomberg)

Could Cities Partner With Guerilla Urbanists For Safer Streets? (Next City)

TxDOT map leads you to Texas BBQ and stargazing spots (Texas Department of Transportation (media release))

Westborough, MA receives $130,000 state grant for active transportation plan (Community Advocate)

Bikeshare Shouldn’t Kick Tourists to the Curb (Bloomberg CityLab)

RIDOT Installing Kid-Friendly Signage Along State Bike Paths to Enhance Safety (Rhode Island Department of Transportation (media release))

RFP: Guide to Measuring Community Mobility Resilience (NCHRP (RFP))

RFP: Impact of Recycling Agent Introduction Method on Plant-Produced Asphalt Mixtures (NCHRP (RFP))

RFP: Visually Impaired Pedestrians and Protected Intersections with Bike Lanes (NCHRP (RFP))

Frameworks and Life Cycle Assessment for Reinforced Concrete Bridges for Sustainability in Transportation (Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University)

Voluntary best management practices for solar energy and wildlife in Michigan (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

Winter makes curved roads dangerous; Michigan State University researchers seek solutions (Capital News Service)

Noise Compatibility Program for Hollywood Burbank Airport, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California (FAA (Acceptance of Hollywood Burbank airport noise exposure maps))

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 66 Southeastern (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice of initiation of reviews; request for information))