Trump administration dismisses members of all federal maritime advisory committees (WorkBoat)

EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History (EPA (media release))

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Rescinds Memos Issued By Biden Administration That Injected Social Justice, Radical Environmental Agenda Into Infrastructure Funding Decisions (U.S. Department of Transportation (media release))

Trump to sign disaster relief order putting states, localities in the driver's seat of catastrophe response (WTTG-TV)

States want to move funds pulled from green projects to hard infrastructure (Roll Call)

Climate change out, marriage rates in for Akron-area transportation plan (Signal Akron)

California, New York Affirm Commitment to Green Transportation (Government Technology)

New website launched for Planned Special Events (FHWA Office of Operations (media release))

Electric Vehicles for All? Study Finds Disparities in Access and Incentives (Planetizen)

SCDOT eyes law change that would impact how much EV drivers owe state (WCSC-TV)

Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes (WGBH)

Upgraded bike lane promises increased safety for pedestrians, cyclists in downtown Atlanta (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

Electric Construction Equipment Promises a Quiet Revolution (CityLab)

Senate Republicans target Biden-era air toxics rules (E&E News)

Universities Working on Rural Automated Vehicle Study (AASHTO Journal)

DC Metro to end DEI, sustainability offices ahead of potential executive orders (Washington Post)

New York City and state officials complete federally funded study on Cross Bronx Expressway redesign (amNY)

Illinois Delays $1.2B Asian Carp Prevention Project Over Federal Funding Worries (ENR Midwest)

Maryland DOT Displays Artifacts from Tubman Dig (AASHTO Journal)

Kansas City Area Transit Leaders Discuss World Cup Transportation Plans (WDAF-TV)

Cambridge, Massachusetts Opens Lottery To Help Provide Bikes To Low, Middle Income Residents (WGBH)

NYC DOT to Host Final Round of Public Engagement for Bronx Harlem River Greenway, Unveil Proposed Route and Projects for Feedback (NYC DOT (media release))

The Growing Challenge of Urban Wildfires (National Academies)

On-Street Bicycle Facility Design Features: A Guide (NCHRP)

Safety Evaluation of On-Street Bicycle Facility Design Features (NCHRP)

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Public Meetings in 2025 for International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Executive Order)

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Notice; issuance)

Notice of Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) 83 Meeting (Department of State (Notice))

Idaho Panhandle National Forest; Idaho; Idaho Panhandle National Forest Noxious Weed Treatment Project; Withdrawal (Forest Service (Notice; withdrawal))

Hope Solar and Storage Project (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice of intent))

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles; Postponement of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; postponement of effective date)

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2024 Compliance Reporting Deadline (EPA (Final rule))

Gulf of America Renaming (Coast Guard (Final rule))

AASHTO Asks USDOT to Ensure Steady Federal Project Support (AASHTO Journal)

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges (CBS/AP)

Top EPA nominees face Senate scrutiny over plan to undo key climate finding (Reuters)

State Department halts global air pollution monitoring program (The Hill)

The Trump Administration Transportation Policies: Changes, Impacts, and Strategic Actions (Logistics Viewpoints)

3 questions answered about NEPA under Trump (E&E News)

20-year plan for Alaska Marine Highway envisions better service, if government provides more money (Juneau Empire)

In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane (NPR)

City of Mobile releases its first-ever Resilience Plan (WPMI-TV)

Building resilience is part of Oregon's role in climate-ready infrastructure (Portland Tribune (opinion))

Sustainable aviation fuel’s turbulent future under Trump (International Airport Review (analysis))

Tesla charging stations torched in apparent arson near Boston (CNBC)

Despite Trump rollbacks, experts say electric vehicles are 'here to stay' in America's automotive future (Pennsylvania Capitol-Star)

What's the future of electric vehicle infrastructure in the US? (Scripps News Group)

EVs and the Highway Trust Fund: Five Things to Know (Tax Foundation)

Clean Air Act must be amended to end EPA mandates. We pay for Chicago pollution. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (opinion))

New York's Climate Change Act Raises Constitutional Questions (Paul Hastings (opinion))

California dreamin' shouldn't dictate auto market (Detroit News (editorial))

EPA Reinstates Environmental Justice Staff Amid Workforce Turmoil (Inside Climate News)

State Transportation Agencies Can Still Lead on Sustainability and Equity. Here’s How. (Next City (op-ed))

$14 million in grants awarded to 14 California conservation and restoration projects (Stormwater Solutions)

Oregon legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

New Oklahoma Roadway Map Celebrates Route 66 (AASHTO Journal)

‘Absolutely awful’ or ‘charming’? Here’s how San Luis Obispo street signs got their funky font (The Tribune)

One of California's most historic streets could disappear forever (SF Gate)

Archaeology, Conservation, & Preservation (Colonial Williamsburg)

Olympic National Park's Hoh Rain Forest needs federal funds to reopen. No one knows when it will. (SF Gate)

City of Sacramento to expand active transportation network (KTXL-TV)

Local nonprofit using art to promote pedestrian safety in Rochester (WROC-TV)

SFMTA board approves ambitious biking plan to link hundreds of city streets (Mission Local)

Columbus ends COGO bike share services, plans to implement new shared mobility program (WBNS-TV)

Sacramento to Ventura: California’s Bike Highway Pilot Program Moves Forward (Golden Gate Media)

NYC to overhaul Central Park loop to limit conflicts between bikers, walkers and runners (Gothamist)

Japan cracks down on cellphone use, being intoxicated while cycling (Stripes Okinawa)

Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast (Meeting 1: Sponsor Briefing) (TRB (webcast))

Staying in the fast lane: Why North America can’t afford to slow down on electric vehicles (Brookings)

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

Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting))

The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board: Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))

Profile of AASHTO President Garrett Eucalitto (AASHTO Journal (link to video))

Legal snags could foil Trump’s climate and air pollution rollbacks (E&E News)

The Trump Administration: Developments in Environmental Policy (National Law Review (analysis))

NYC Turns to ‘Micro-hubs’ to Address Package Delivery Woes (Government Technology)

Navajo Nation to allow uranium transportation for 2-4 years (KOB-TV)

David Kriger — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

Iowa DOT pauses electric vehicle infrastructure after Trump freezes federal funding (KCRG-TV)

‘Instability in the market’ or rightsizing? What does federal EV cold shoulder mean for Illinois? (Daily Herald)

Trump Has Already Turned The EV Industry Upside Down. Here's How. (Inside EVs)

Manhattan's Hell’s Kitchen Community Pushes Back Against E-Bike Charging Stations on Sidewalks (W42ST)

EPA moves to ditch finding that greenhouse gases cause harm (Politico)

Southwest Airlines Retreats on Clean Fuel and Climate Initiative (Bloomberg Green)

Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) (California State Transportation Agency (media release))

Rural Pennsylvania increases resident satisfaction with public transit modernization (Route Fifty)

Ending Environmental Justice May Amplify Uneven Pollution Impact (Bloomberg Law News (commentary))

Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure (Rice University (media release))

More cruise traffic in Alaska is followed by more wastewater violations, officials say (Alaska Beacon)

Florida panthers are facing an increasingly urgent threat from traffic (Independent)

ASLA Developing New Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan for 2026-2030 (American Society of Landscape Architects)

Atlanta Beltline conducts study, prioritizes historic, cultural preservation (The Southerner)

CTA To Build Dog Parks, Playground, Walking Path Under North Side Red Line Tracks (Block Club Chicago)

Speeding and Pedestrian safety top priorities for Hawaii DOT (KHON-TV)

Help shape the future of walking and biking in Napa County (Press Democrat)

The push for Complete Streets could make Fort Wayne safer and more accessible (Input Fort Wayne)

Bus travel sees 'steady growth' as flyers seek alternative transportation (Fox News)

Active Transportation Plan on Hanford, CA Council agenda for adoption (Hanford Sentinel)

Resilient Concrete Insights from the Real World (TRB)

Methods of Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP)

Demystifying Carshare in the Twin Cities (Move Minneapolis and HOURCAR (link to webinar registration))

Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (Council on Environmental Quality (Interim final rule; request for comments))

Trump administration lays groundwork for overhauling environmental review (The Hill)

EPA Takes First Step to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule (Transport Topics)

The GSA is shutting down its EV chargers, calling them ‘not mission critical’ (The Verge)

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals. (New York Times)

President Trump’s Executive Orders: Rethinking NEPA Regulations and CEQ’s Role in Federal Environmental Reviews (Vinson and Elkins (commentary))

Hudson Tunnel Project on Track to be Completed by 2035 (Mass Transit)

Plan to Build a Road With Radioactive Waste in Florida Prompts Legal Challenge Against the EPA (Inside Climate News)

Michigan may spend $7.8M to test pay-per-mile road funding system (MLive)

FRA study recommends developing and testing prototype dual-mode freight locomotives (Trains)

CA's EV truck future (LAist)

Interior Alaska’s plan to expand electric vehicle infrastructure hits a bump in the road (KUAC Radio)

Federal freeze on national electric vehicle infrastructure program puts millions of Colorado dollars in limbo (KMGH-TV)

CT's plan to expand EV infrastructure on hold after receiving memo from feds (WVIT-TV)

The World's First Flying Electric Ferry Set to Debut in Lake Tahoe (Government Technology)

Electric vehicle adoption is stumbling, but still growing amid geopolitical clashes (Yale Climate Connections)

AASHTO Issues Paving Concrete Emissions Guide (AASHTO Journal)

Ahead of Summer Driving Season, EPA Allows Expanded E15 Access to Midwest States Year-Round (EPA (media release))

Major US airlines challenge Biden-era DOT wheelchair accessibility rule (USA Today)

California Bill Prioritizes Wildlife Connectivity in Regional Planning (Center for Biological Diversity (media release))

What should I do if I find a cool artifact in the US? (Live Science)

Wisconsin Governor's Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth (Urban Milwaukee)

In Peachtree Corners, Ga., Smart Crosswalk Alerts Vehicles Government Technology (Government Technology)

Cities Start to Backpedal on Bike Lanes: A Growing Crisis for Cyclists (Momentum)

Micromobility Pilot Project Helps to Grow E-Scooter Support in Eugene, Oregon (Government Technology)

$4.2 Million of Measure A Grant Funding is Now Available for South Coast Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to School (Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (media release))

Managing Extreme Weather at Bus Stops (TCRP)

Wintertime Pavement Maintenance Practices (NCHRP)

Vulnerability of structures and infrastructure to wildfires: A perspective into assessment and mitigation strategies (npj Natural Hazards)

University of Oregon study shows how climate change impacts public transit use (KMTR-TV)

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notification of enforcement discretion))

Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notification of enforcement discretion))

Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts; Delay of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; delay of effective date))

Mayors Across US Urge Congress Not to Repeal Clean Energy Tax Credits (Inside Climate News)

Donald Shoup, a “towering figure in the world of urban planning” who waged war on free parking, dies at 86 (The Architect’s Newspaper)

A Fix for America’s Infrastructure Paralysis (Governing)

Can a $7B Plan Save the Jersey Shore from Flood Disasters? (Government Technology)

There isn’t enough ‘sustainable’ aviation fuel to make a dent in our emissions – and there won’t be for years (The Conversation)

Federal EV Charger Freeze Sows Chaos, but Chargers Are Still Getting Built (Wired)

State of Washington moves forward with state-funded EV infrastructure after federal pause (The Spokesman-Review)

Reconciliation bill's potential impact on EV and infrastructure ecosystem (Westlaw Today (commentary))

Blue states hope clean energy plans withstand collision with Trump (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

Green Bay Transit Benefits from Volkswagen Fines (WGBW Radio)

Puzzling out climate change (MIT News)

Embracing Inclusion: Shattering Myths Around DEI In Transportation (Forbes)

Advancing empathy and equity through maps (National Geographic (blog))

Oregon considers selling 65 acres of Hayden Island for ODOT conservation (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

EPA Proposes Updated General Clean Water Act Industrial And Construction Permits (Mondaq)

U.S. Climate Alliance Releases Guide to Help States Reduce Emissions, Bolster Resilience in Land Use Planning (U.S. Climate Alliance (news release))

3 emerging priorities to build regional resilience to extreme weather (ICF (news release))

Wetlands, groundwater, small streams would lose KY protection under advancing bill (Kentucky Lantern)

Impact of road salt and water softeners on the environment (University of Minnesota News)

How Do We Preserve Architectural History and Prepare for the Future at the Same Time? (Dwell)

New York City DOT modifies Third Avenue traffic light timing in effort to improve cyclist safety (NY1)

Frustration grows as Sunnyvale’s bike safety plan stalls over funding for debris cleanup (San Jose Spotlight)

Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP (webinar))

Resilient Concrete Insights from the Real World (TRB (webinar))

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles; Delay of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; delay of effective date))

Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Solicitation of applications))

USDOT’s Duffy Speaks at 2025 AASHTO Washington Briefing (AASHTO Journal)

Senate EPW Leaders Set Transportation Priorities for 2025 (AASHTO Journal)

U.S. Chamber’s Davis: ‘Find Areas of Common Agreement’ (AASHTO Journal)

Marcus Molinaro nominated to be next FTA administrator (Mass Transit)

Trump Environmental and Energy Executive Orders: Anticipated Policy and Regulatory Impacts (Mondaq (commentary))

Technology and NEPA: A Roadmap for Innovation (Federation of American Scientists)

WSDOT Ferry to Become Floating Office and Warehouse (AASHTO Journal)

Staff placed on leave, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPA (NBC News)

LA’s Toxic Cleanup Is Under a Tight New Deadline (Bloomberg Green Daily)

Courts protect Biden’s clean energy policies and Georgia EV jobs from Trump’s ax – for now (WABE)

Trump administration tells states billions in EV charger money is on hold (Washington State Standard)

Wireless Charging Is Coming To Port Of Long Beach (CleanTechnica)

Cutting emissions in buildings and transport is already achievable with existing technologies, says study (CMCC Foundation)

The Carbon Cost of Progress: Which Industries Are Driving Climate Change? (E&E Leader)

Trump administration environmental justice removals cut across agencies (Government Executive)

New York’s Congestion Pricing Cuts Traffic But Raises Equity Concerns (The Energy Mix)

Survey finds ongoing mobility accessibility struggles for Americans with disabilities (WTVC-TV video)

Louisiana DOTD Litter Initiative Making Progress (Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (media release))

How London’s Taxi Drivers Navigate the City Without GPS (CityLab)

Building walkable U.S. neighborhoods is harder than it should be (Yale Climate Connections)

Organizers propose Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail (Spectrum News)

Denver paid people to bike in ‘a fascinating psychological experiment.’ Here’s what 6 riders learned. (Denverite)

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Airport Passenger Parking Facilities (ACRP)

A Streamlined, Risk-Based Approach for National Environmental Policy Act Air Quality Analyses (NCHRP (RFP))

A Guide for Preparing Airport Emissions Inventories (ACRP (RFP))

Enhancing urban air quality prediction using time-based-spatial forecasting framework (Science Reports)

Intelligent Blind Crossings for Suburban and Rural Intersections (Mineta Transportation Institute)

Scoping Period Extension for the Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent; extension of comment period))

North Dakota District Court CEQ Order (ND District Court (link to PDF))

Trump eyes Clean Water Act to fast-track gas pipelines (E&E News)

Ensuring Reliance Upon Sound Economic Analysis in USDOT Policies Programs and Activities (USDOT (link to pdf))

Podcast: Oklahoma DOT Embraces Geotechnical Changes (AASHTO Journal)

These Roads Aren’t Built for Wilder Weather Driven by Climate Change (Bloomberg Green)

A scientific approach based on traffic patterns and commuter mobility can optimize bike lane planning (Tech Xplore)

Electrifying the Mt. Washington Cog Railway is straightforward but not easy (Concord Monitor)

Manhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll (CityLab)

EV Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees. (New York Times)

Vermont Governor will ask state lawmakers for new electric vehicle fees (Vermont Public)

California still bullish on EV trucks, despite industry opposition and setbacks in Washington (Los Angeles Times)

What we’re reading: Michigan’s climate goals on track, but can they tackle environmental justice and transit funding? (Planet Detroit)

Shipments of uranium ore can resume under agreement reached with the Navajo Nation (AP)

The weak link in Trump’s anti-EJ push: State permits (E&E News)

Fearing flight hazards, bill would end some habitat protections at Maine airports (Maine Morning Star)

PGE says it needs to log 5 acres of Portland’s mature forest. City staff are skeptical. (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Sierra Club poll finds wide support for more transit, walking and biking investments in Maryland (Maryland Matters)

Here's what’s in store to make Rochester transportation safer in 2025 (Democrat and Chronicle)

Communicating a Balanced Look at Local Airport Activity and Climate Change (ACRP)

Evaluating initiatives to combat injustice in transportation (Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment)

Delay of Effective Date for 4 Final Regulations Published by the Environmental Protection Agency Between November 29, 2024 and December 31, 2024 (EPA (Final rule; delay of effective dates))

Six Actions Published by the Environmental Protection Agency With Comment Periods That Closed January 27, 2025, and January 29, 2025; Reopening of Comment Periods (EPA (Notices; reopening of comment periods))

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability (EPA (Notice))

National Wetland Plant List (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness (Presidential Documents (Executive Order))

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to pause cases as it reconsiders policy (Reuters)

Traffic on the Rise as Employers Scale Back Remote Work (Government Technology)

US court throws out Trump-era rule allowing LNG rail transport (Reuters)

Technology Applications for Reducing Low-Visibility Crashes (FHWA Innovator)

Trump kicks off potentially messy fight over Biden’s infrastructure money (Politico)

In a City of Sprawl, Wildfire Evacuation Is Getting Harder (CityLab)

Trump Takes Aim at EV Policies With New Energy Order (Transport Topics)

From Scooters to Cars, Feds Give EV Charging a Funding Boost (Government Technology)

Los Angeles Metro to offer free rides to residents impacted by LA County fires (KNBC-TV)

Trump's executive orders take aim at environmental justice measures: What it means (USA Today)

Trump Withdraws All Federal Waters From Future Offshore Wind Leasing (Maritime Executive)

NMDOT Identifies Potential Sites for Wildlife Bridges (KRQE-TV)

Proposed fee on snowmobile rentals would fund Montana trail maintenance (Daily Montanan)

How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis (Wired)

New Partnership Tackles Snow Squalls, Supports Safer Winter Travel (Pennsylvania Turnpike (media release))

How will DFW handle huge World Cup crowds? Transportation plan nearly complete (WFAA-TV)

L.A. was already behind on its Olympics prep. The wildfires will make it so much worse. (Fast Company)

2024’s Best New U.S. Bikeways (PeopleForBikes)

What Happened to Hanging Out on the Street? (Bloomberg CityLab (commentary))

The best of (Illinois) biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good news (Daily Herald (commentary))

Ten Minnesota cities to receive Active Transportation Planning Assistance (Minnesota DOT (media release))

Advanced Air Mobility and Community Outreach: A Primer for Successful Stakeholder Engagement (ACRP)

Public Roads (FHWA (link to PDF))

Can Smart Growth Reduce Vehicle Travel in Rural Communities? (UC Davis National Center for Sustainable Transportation)

The Impacts of Climate Change and Urbanization on Equity Focus Areas, Active Transportation, and Micromobility (Morgan State University (link to PDF))

How the Trump Presidency Could Impact Urban Planning (Planetizen)

USDOT Issues Over $1.3B in FY 2025 RAISE Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies to move forward (CBS News)

U.S. Treasury Announces $6 Billion in Tax Credits to Advance Clean Energy and Cut Industrial Emissions (ESG News)

National Park Service seeks public input on use of powered micromobility devices in parks (National Park Service (media release))

FTA Announces 26 Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Receive $9.6 Million From the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Transit (FTA (media release))

Blueprint for Arterials (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))

These Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain Why. (CityLab)

Port NOLA secures ‘landmark’ $1 million EPA grant for green terminal vision (Offshore Energy)

Planes, Ferries, Even Bridges: The Challenge Of Connecting The Hawaiian Islands. (Beat of Hawaii)

Mobile lockers, equitable freight planning, and cargo e-bikes will play roles in urban freight (University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (media release))

L.A. fires have added another concern for potential EV buyers: Power outages. (Los Angeles Times)

Super-sized electric vehicles (EVs) will not solve the climate crisis (PLOS Sustainability and Transformation (opinion))

Improvements in Utah transportation on the inversion-clogged horizon (KSTU-TV)

California withdraws requests to enforce pollution rules ahead of Trump (Politico)

Detroit Secures Federal Grants to Build Bridges, Connect Communities with Joe Louis Greenway (Michigan Chronicle)

National Park Service Awards $1.25 Million to Recognize Historic Underrepresented Communities (National Park Service (media release))

Where the Wildfire Ends (Slate)

Oklahoma commission continues fight to preserve wetlands (Public Radio Tulsa)

Over $3 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Protect Lake Tahoe Basin (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (media release))

A $14.5 million grant will help reconnect Portland to the riverfront (LOUToday)

The Quietest Year, an Award-winning Documentary on Noise Pollution, To Air on Vermont Public’s "Made Here" Feb. 6th (KGET-TV)

Why environmentalists are fighting a California highway icon's expansion (SF Gate)

Protecting our past: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers archaeologists at work (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (media release))

Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths (MyChesCo)

Rohnert Park to prioritize safety of children, everyday cyclists in bike and pedestrian plan update (Press Democrat)

Oregon law seeks to ban many street-legal electric bicycles from bike lanes (Electrek)

As E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More Regulations (CityLab)

Advanced Air Mobility and Community Outreach (TRB (Webinar))

Developing a Guide for Truck Parking Information Management Systems (NCHRP)

Guide for Truck Parking Information Management Systems (NCHRP)

Evaluation of snow-drifting influencing factors and susceptibility of transportation infrastructure lines (Science Reports)

Notice of the Final Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (EPA (Notice of availability))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (516 DM 11) (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (516 DM11) (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor; Clark County, NV (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of proposed withdrawal))

Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles (National Park Service, Interior (Proposed rule))

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; January 2025 Virtual Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee virtual meeting))

Notice of Call for Nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

USDOT Announces $544 Million for Locally-Driven Projects to Reconnect Communities (USDOT (media release))

US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency Announce $6M to Support Development of Advanced Biofuels (U.S. DOE & EPA (media release))

FEMA Announces $1.35 Billion to Increase Climate Resilience Nationwide (FEMA (media release))

Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones (Los Angeles Times)

U.S. Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage (WBUR Radio)

Airbus to Invest in Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub (Twin Cities Business)

What Robotaxis Brought San Francisco (CityLab)

ARC Board Adopts Regional Transportation Electrification Plan To Guide EV Infrastructure Investments in Metro Atlanta (Atlanta Regional Commission (media release))

Colorado Announces Funding Pathway Pilot to Encourage EV Charging at Apartments and Condos (Colorado Energy Office (media release))

Baltimore set to get $85M in federal funding for 'Highway to Nowhere' (WBAL-TV)

Do Car-Free Zones Hurt Disabled People? We Asked Experts. (Mother Jones)

Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center (WHYY Radio)

EPA Announces Over $33 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Texas Organizations (EPA (media release))

Nevada DOT Secures $16.8 Million Federal Grant to Protect Mojave Desert Tortoise and Enhance Motorist Safety (Nevada DOT (media release))

The world's most fascinating transport maps (Daily Mail)

CTDOT developing plan to improve safety for bikers and pedestrians (WTIC-TV)

Knoxville's long-awaited pedestrian bridge project receives over $20M in federal funding (WBIR-TV)

Final Draft Active Transportation Plan Available for Public Review (City of Sonoma (media release))

ACRP Insight Event: Airport Energy Resiliency (ACRP)

Carbon Removal at Airports (ACRP)

Carbon Utilization Infrastructure, Markets, and Research and Development: A Final Report (National Academies)

Capturing the Durability of High Recycled Binder Ratio Asphalt Mixtures (NCHRP)

Higher Aircraft Noise Exposure Is Linked to Worse Heart Structure and Function by Cardiovascular MRI (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Impacts of EPA’s finalized power plant greenhouse gas standards (Science (abstract, link to purchase))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice))

Assessment of Eligible and Ineligible Lands for Consideration as Wilderness Areas, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Everglades National Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Virgin Islands National Park (National Park Service (Notice of intent))

Electric Vehicle Working Group (Department of Energy (Notice of open meeting))

Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation; Extension of Comment Period (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles (National Park Service (Final rule))

Modernizing NEPA Challenge (USDOT Office of the Secretary)

Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series Final Report (USDOT Volpe Center)

U.S. Department of Energy to define sustainable maritime fuel (Transportation Today)

Federal Surface Transportation Agencies Issue Updated Guidance for Section 139 Environmental Review and Permitting Process (National Law Review (opinion))

Exploring Texas Growth as a Test for NEPA and Environmental Justice (Environment+Energy Leader (opinion))

New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition (NBC News)

Charting a Course to Greener Highways (FHWA Innovator)

Atlas Shows How Sustainable Transit Is Around the World (CityLab)

Santa Barbara Airport Attempts to Avoid Drowning (Santa Barbara Independent)

How US Communities Are Building Resilience Against Flooding (Planetizen)

As Vermont invests in EV charging infrastructure, municipalities look to balance costs with public access concerns (VTDigger)

Wisconsin EV owners to pay more taxes to recharge on the road in 2025 (Wisconsin Public Radio)

King County Metro Vanpool to add 120 more electric vehicles (King County (media release))

Rethinking I-94: Bridging Communities, Rebuilding Connections (MSR News Online)

FHWA Issues $125M in Wildlife Crossing Project Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Biden signs law to clean up abandoned mines across the western U.S. (Source NM)

Exploring the controversy behind Navajo Bridge's original name (Arizona DOT (podcast))

San Francisco's 'war on cars' gets even more intense as threats of violence fly (San Francisco Chronicle)

Detroit’s Michigan Central Is the Building Revival Story of 2024 (CityLab)

A Portrait of New York City by Air in 1924 (CityLab)

Four New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System (AASHTO Journal)

172-mile bike and pedestrian corridor in Oregon nears final report (KDRV-TV)

Wichita 2024 Bike Plan Calls for 80 Miles of New Bike Lanes (Planetizen)

New California law will support ban on children under 12 from riding e-bikes (KNSD-TV)

Radioactive Road in Florida Approved by EPA (ClearTechnica)

Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) Grant Program Reporting Templates: Supplemental Project Application Template and Project Reporting Templates for Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), Clean School Bus (CSB), Clean Heavy Duty (CHD), and Clean Ports Grant Programs; EPA ICR No. 2793.02 OMB Control No. 2060–0754 (EPA (Notice))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))

California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))

Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))

Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee on Landslides (Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Notice of public meetings))

Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Senate Passes WRDA Bill That Contains TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)

5 people to watch on energy, environmental issues in the new year (The Hill)

Department of Energy seeks input defining sustainable maritime fuel (WorkBoat)

Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case (Los Angeles Times)

Trump transition team to roll back Biden EV, emissions policies (Reuters)

NOAA invests nearly $1 million for coastal resilience in frontline communities through Investing in America agenda (NOAA (media release))

NEPA Overhaul Likely After D.C. Circuit Court Decision (EHS Daily Advisor (opinion))

Working Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))

ADOT to use federal grant to study low-carbon paving materials (Sedona.biz)

Are airports greenwashing their reputations as sustainable? (CBS News Chicago (video))

Reflections from a retiring DOT environmental policy leader (Talking Michigan Transportation (podcast))

Virginia’s Exit from California Electric Vehicle Mandate Begins Next Week (AP)

Transportation organizations from eight states ask governors to delay electric truck regulations (ROI-NJ)

The Electric Vehicle Transition Could Improve Human Health (Chemical Engineering Progress)

Ahead for EVs: Travel Centers, a Single Charging Standard (Government Technology)

New Emissions Barges Readied to Help California Ports Meet New Rules (Maritime Executive)

Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dropped in 2022 (ecoRI News)

Updated EPA’s AirNow Mobile Device App Allows Public to Receive Air Quality Forecasts via Push Notification (EPA (media release))

Transportation equity data available in newly updated USDOT online tool (Smart Cities Dive)

$4M boost for University of Michigan’s environmental justice hub (Planet Detroit)

Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness (TransitCenter)

When Building Wildlife Crossing Structures, Consider Climate Change (The Wildlife Society)

Takeaways from AP's story on Everglades restoration efforts (AP)

California officials, ports plan infrastructure for offshore wind (WorkBoat)

New bike routes added in three states to U.S. Bicycle Route System (KOAM-TV)

Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs (Wall Street Journal (video))

Winter Cyclists Test Out New Chicago Bike Lanes (Planetizen)

Controversy erupts over Bay Bridge LED light installation (SFGate)

A study of 11,000 twins shows how to make America walkable again (Grist)

Developing a Strategy to Evaluate the National Climate Assessment (National Academies)

Effects of American Indian Treaties on Development and Operation of Transportation Facilities (NCHRP)

Fuel shifts reduce most of the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in the United States (Communications Earth & Environment)

Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))

Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance (FHWA, FRA, and FTA (Notice; request for comments))

Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses and Request for Comment (FTA (Notice of proposed Buy America waiver and request for comment))

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20 Incorporation by Reference (NHTSA (Final rule))

Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Final rule))

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Final rule))

Commercial Driver’s License: Application for Exemption; American Public Transportation Association (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of application for exemption; request for comments))

USDOT Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) Interim Guidelines (Office of the Secretary, DOT (Notice of availability; request for comments))

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations (U.S. Army Corps of (Notice))

Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee (EPA (Notification of public meeting))

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Final rule))

United States Department of Transportation Maritime Administration; Nuclear Ship Savannah; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Notice; issuance))

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

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))

Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind, and battery components (The Hill)

Map Shows Greenest Cities in the US (Newsweek)

EPA Awards $250 Million to Electrify I-95 Freight Corridor with Green Technology (EPA (media release))

FAA announced $970M in funding to modernize airport terminals (Transportation Today)

FHWA Issues $10M in Emergency Funds to VDOT (AASHTO Journal)

Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Pay $102 Million (Transport Topics)

FTA Announces $85 Million to Build Faster, Greener, More Reliable Public Transit in Rochester, MN (FTA (media release))

UC San Diego Researchers at the Forefront of the EV Battery Revolution (University of California San Diego)

Supreme Court Clean Air Fight Could Pry Disputes From Washington (Bloomberg Law)

First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval (CalMatters)

$816M ExxonMobil verdict is latest as juries seek environmental justice (Legal Dive)

Applying Justice40 to EV Charging (US DOT/DOE Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (webinar))

Road corridors vegetation in the semi-arid region: functional trait diversity and dynamics (Scientific Reports)

New Project: Investigating Real Storms and the Impact of Potential Climate Change Adaptations (Crossroads (blog))

The Prettiest Place for Public Art? Your Local Amtrak Station (Thrillist)

Figuring out transit for World Cup in KC is no small task. Take it from the guy in charge. (Kansas City Star)

ALDOT invites public input on statewide bicycle, pedestrian plan (WKRG-TV)

Bicycle use soars following installation of separated bike lanes, according to new study (Momentum)

Fed funds will aid Boston shuttle vans, bike options (State House News Service)

As vehicles get safer for drivers, advocates demand protection for pedestrians and bikers (PBS NewsHour)

Incorporating Resilience into Transportation Networks (NCHRP)

Resilience in Transportation Networks, Volume 1: Resilience Case Studies (NCHRP)

Resilience in Transportation Networks, Volume 2: Network Resilience Toolkit and Techniques (NCHRP)

Evaluating Historic Significance of Postwar Commercial Properties (TRB (webinar))

Announcement of Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Meeting (Geological Survey (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))

Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise (Federal Highway Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility (AgNet West Radio Network)

High Court to Take First Post-Chevron Look at Clean Water Act (Bloomberg Law)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: How Congress Shapes Transportation Infrastructure (National Conference of State Legislatures (commentary))

EPA Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions (EPA (media release))

EPA awards $14.4 million to improve local water quality, address runoff pollution across the Mid-Atlantic (EPA (media release))

Study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making (University of Florida)

The secret ingredient in President’s climate law? City trees. (Grist)

DC launches pilot to charge e-bikes with solar power (WTOP Radio)

Ventura County Transportation Commission considers plans to share Santa Paula Branch Line with bikes, pedestrians (Ventura County Reporter)

New infrastructure fee required for electric vehicle owners in Vermont (WPTZ-TV)

Taking Stock of the EV Slowdown One Year Into the Narrative Shift (Bloomberg Hyperdrive)

Supreme Court allows EPA to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants (Time)

Blind Community From Around US Protests Over Rideshare Discrimination (Golden Gate Xpress)

Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report (Smart Cities Dive)

Advisers urge EPA to revamp environmental justice approach (E&E News)

Why the Focus on Environmental Justice Has Shifted to the States (National Review (commentary))

Calls for ‘managed retreat’ as erosion impacts coastal property (Cayman Compass)

How Fall Foliage Maps Can Drive Government GIS Advances (Government Technology)

'Honor their culture': Nebraska works to bring inclusivity to traffic signs in tribal areas (KETV-TV)

Targeted Safety Messages To Caution Motorists Around Harvest Vehicles In Australia (Trade Trucks)

Beyond bike lanes (Sebastapol Times)

Governor Announces Nearly $31.5M for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas (Kansas Governor’s Office (media release))

Council Passes Bill to Reduce Excessive Vehicular Noise with Automated Noise Cameras (Montgomery County, MD (media release))

Incorporating Environmental Justice and Equity Principles: A Toolkit for Airports (ACRP)

Military Resources and Strategies to Improve Civilian Airport Resiliency (TRB (webinar))

Strategies for Resilient Lifeline Infrastructure – A Critical Part of Community Recovery from Extreme Natural Hazards (TRB (webinar))

Navigating the Emissions Landscape: Uneven Paths to Decarbonization (Harvard Law School)

Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise (FHWA (Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments))

Announcement of Meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Establishment and Call for Nominations for the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the Bureau of Land Management Public Lands Rule (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

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