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)
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))
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))
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)
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))
Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Diseases for Public Transportation Passengers and Employees: Executive Summary (TCRP/NCHRP)
Airport Energy Resilience Roadmap (ACRP (webinar))
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)
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))
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)
Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding (Yale Climate Connections)
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)
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))
Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans (The Pennsylvania State University)
Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure (Transport Topics)
Vehicle-to-grid response to a frequency contingency in a national grid (Sustainable Mobility and Transport (solicitation of manuscripts))
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)
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)
Taxing Transportation Is One Great Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions (Bloomberg Law (commentary))
WVDOT Switching to Pavement Preservation Strategy (AASHTO Journal)
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))
DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security (Department of Energy (media release))
NOAA’s Equity Framework (NOAA)
Iowa DOT Touts Benefits of ‘Snow Corn Fence’ Program (AASHTO Journal)
Could more creative road signs help protect grizzly bears? (Wyoming Public Radio)
Chesapeake Bay shows slight increase in water quality (Shore Daily News)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Applying Justice40 to EV Charging (US DOT/DOE Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (webinar))
Fed funds will aid Boston shuttle vans, bike options (State House News Service)
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))
Study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making (University of Florida)
DC launches pilot to charge e-bikes with solar power (WTOP Radio)
Taking Stock of the EV Slowdown One Year Into the Narrative Shift (Bloomberg Hyperdrive)
Blind Community From Around US Protests Over Rideshare Discrimination (Golden Gate Xpress)
Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report (Smart Cities Dive)
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)
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))
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))
State DOTs Helping Florida in Wake of Hurricane Milton (AASHTO Journal)
US Methane Standards in Flux After Court Inaction (Energy Intelligence)
DOT Has Made Significant Progress Meeting the Requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 but Has Not Maintained an Accurate Inventory (USDOT Office of the Inspector General)
Fla. ‘Know Your Zone’ Tool Gives Real-Time Evacuation Updates (Government Technology)
Disaster response: A day in the life of American Logistics Aid Network during a hurricane (FreightWaves)
Salt Lake City updates Sustainable Infrastructure Policy as new projects kick off (Salt Lake City (media release))
No captain needed: 373-mile remote electric ferry test in Sweden stuns world (Interesting Engineering)
Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)
Oregon delays emissions standards (Trucks, Parts, Service)
EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California (Transport Topics)
Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines (Transport Topics)
A transportation roadmap to improve job access and development (Cleveland.com (opinion))
The Invasive Threat of Bamboo: A Power Outage Risk (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (media release))
The Role Of Cadaver Dogs In Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)
A Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal (National Academies)
Tenth Biennial Review Highlights Historic Level of Everglades Restoration Progress, Identifies Areas for Continued Improvement (National Academies (media release))
Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))
Engaging Local Communities for More Effective Climate Mobility Programming (Migration Policy Institute (media release))
Best Practices and Capacity Building for Local Government Implementation of Climate Action Policies (California Air Resources Board (webinar))
Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))
Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance (EPA (Final rule))
Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Public Meeting of the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))
Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice))
Hurricane Helene Signals the End of the ‘Climate Haven’ (Scientific American)
Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals (Pennsylvania State University)
NTSB Releases Illustrated Digest of East Palestine Investigation Report (NTSB (media release))
Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft (Washington State Standard)
NJ says time to pay sales tax on electric cars (NJ Spotlight News)
Integrating GHG Assessment and Reduction Targets in Transportation Planning (FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation)
Inclusive airports: Promoting awareness and positive disability perceptions (International Airport Review)
How we can dismantle barriers for disabled travelers (Airport Technology (commentary))
Environmental Justice and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
EPA leads roundtable at Norfolk State University to tackle environmental justice (EPA (media release))
Klamath River dam removal project is complete! (Red Green and Blue)
Rob Ferrett is all over the map with Wisconsin’s state cartographer (Wisconsin Public Radio)
Micromobility on the rebound in 2024 (Smart Cities Dive)
Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))
Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion (TCRP & NCHRP (webinar))
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Hazardous Materials Transportation Seminar (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Proposed rule, draft guidance, and draft generic environmental impact statement; request for comment))
National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Notice of application deadline extension))
Removing America’s Aging Dams (The Regulatory Review)
FEMA Announces Nearly $715 Million to Help Communities Across the Nation Build Resilience to Flooding Disasters (FEMA (media release))
Climate-Smart Transportation: Good for Cities and People (Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health)
Oregon officials concerned about federal proposal to move liquid nuclear waste through state (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
JB Hunt adds more hydrogen electric trucks to its fleet (Oklahoma Energy Today)
Smarter Curbs Are Just the Start for Smarter Cities (Government Technology)
Early Planning Can Curb Costs, Climate Stress on Neglected Infrastructure (The Pew Charitable Trusts)
USDOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development (USDOT (media release))
About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)
University of Florida studies EV charging distribution, hurricane impacts (Main Street Daily News)
Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing American EV Chargers (Bloomberg Green)
Is Zero Environmental Impact in Transportation Possible (Australian Independent Media)
Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035 (Maryland Today)
Valuing groundcover and vegetation as a tool from start to finish (Stormwater Solutions (webinar Q&A))
Big rains are worsening nutrient pollution in rivers. Experts say solutions start on farms. (Harvest Public Media)
The Case for Walkable Cities (National Review)
Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand (Rails to Trail Conservancy (study))
Mapping the new Clean Water Act (Science)
Evaluating exposure to vehicle pollutants using physics-informed immersive reality models (Royal Society Open Science)
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice of availability, request for comments))
Call for Nominations for the Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))
Notice of Public Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (National Invasive Species Council (Notice))
AASHTO Comments on Proposed Accessibility Provisions (AASHTO Journal)
USDOT Continues Action to Increase Housing Production, Support Transit-Oriented Development, Explore Innovative Ideas for Creating Public Value from Underutilized Properties (USDOT (media release))
FTA Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants to Modernize America’s Ferry Systems (FTA (media release))
EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects (EPA (media release))
Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest (Harvest Public Media)
Financing equitable adaptation: Rethinking the resilience of transportation and water systems (Brookings Institution)
Colton, CA Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Commercial EV Charging Corridor, Aims to Revolutionize Logistics and Clean Air (IE Community News)
Federal grant means Newberg, OR will get EV charging stations (The Newberg Graphic)
Unlikely alliance forms to boost community air monitoring in Louisiana (Louisiana Illuminator)
Helping Building Owners Comply with Local Emissions Regulations (Harvard Business Review)
Agencies seek federal funding for wildlife crossing project on stretch of highway east of Dubois, Wyoming (Wyoming Public Radio)
2024 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Now Open for Applications (Scenic America)
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change (State Impact Pennsylvania)
A section of Camac Street in Center City is being repaved with wood blocks for historic preservation (PhillyVoice)
DC’s Last Bike Messengers (Washingtonian Magazine)
Regional Bike-Ped Mapping Tool Makes It Easy to Find the Nearest Path – and What’s to Come (Atlanta Regional Commission)
Greensburg, PA identifies 5 priority projects to improve active transportation throughout city (WPXI-TV)
BikeWalk NC envisions a state where anyone can choose to bicycle, roll, run, and walk as practical, healthy, safe and active transportation (The Local Reporter)
Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))
Request for Information To Identify Barriers to Planning for Climate Resilience in U.S. Ports; Reopening of Comment Period (U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (Notice))
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))
Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization (Coast Guard (Final rule))
USDOT Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events (USDOT news release)
A Map That Visualizes Walkable Neighborhoods Across the US (Bloomberg MapLab)
Kentucky Issues State Funds for River Port Projects (AASHTO Journal)
How Architecture Impacts Everyone, Every Day (Holy Cross Magazine)
EV Charging Business Is About More Than Just Electricity (Government Technology)
Nationwide Port Emissions Screening For Berthed Vessels: Prioritizing US Port Electrification To Improve Air Quality For Near-Port Communities (The International Council on Clean Transportation)
How Can Airports Be More Inclusive For People With Invisible Disabilities? (WXVU Radio (link to audio))
Mapping transit equity as the region’s ridership rebounds (Greater Greater Washington)
Invasive vegetation management post-fire could cost $13 million (Buffalo (WY) Bulletin)
NCDOT Culvert Inspection Team Uncovers History (AASHTO Journal)
Virginia's Eastern Shore looking to convert old railroad corridor into trail for residents and visitors (WHRO Radio (link to audio))
Burlington, VT Airport makes progress on sound mitigation (The Other Paper)
Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs (FHWA (Notice))
Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the New England Wind Farm and New England Wind Project (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting (Surface Transportation Board (Notice))
Clear Roads Featured at AASHTO’s National Briefing on Winter Maintenance and Road Weather (Crossroads)
U.S. Geological Survey Climate Science Plan -- Future Research Directions (U.S. Geological Survey (link to pdf))
ASU travel behavior research center provides insights on the future of transportation (Arizona State University)
Arizona DOT Taps Firms to Add EV Charging Sites (AASHTO Journal)
Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised (Bloomberg Green)
Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations (Oregonian/OregonLive)
What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming? (Inside Climate News)
Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era? (Harvard Gazette)
Can Hydrogen Help the Energy Transition? Panel Explores the Benefits and Challenges (National Academies)
Virginia Governor appoints environmental justice advocate to council (Virginia Mercury)
Transportation 101: Inside the free class that teaches future advocates (Baltimore Banner)
PennDOT announces enhancements to 511PA website and app to assist with Penn State Football travel (KDKA-TV)
Zion National Park shuttles are now electric (National Park Service (media release))
County seeks feedback on active transportation and trail network (Fairfax County Times)
Four State DOT Projects Receive EV Charging Grants (AASHTO Journal)
Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview (Transport Topics)
Buttigieg is pouring billions into accessibility. He says it will benefit all travelers. (USA Today)
Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Volpe Center Thought Leadership Series (speaker announcement))
Feds, oil train proponents ask high court to reverse NEPA ruling (Westlaw Today)
Walking (or riding) the talk: Gaining momentum with active transport (Infrastructure)
The Mobility Revolution Envelops The Motor City (WWJ-TV’s Michigan Matters (video))
Rice engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads (Rice University (media release))
Small AV Shuttles Not Yet Suitable for Transit Operations (Government Technology)
ChargePoint Launches AI Tool To Boost Charger Reliability (The EV Report)
California Leaders Host Battery-Swap Electric Truck Forum to Explore New Opportunities to Decarbonize Transportation (California State Transportation Agency)
'Environmental justice and economic mobility matter the most to me': Insights from a young voter (WNYC Radio)
Equality In The Transportation Profession And Beyond (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))
Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities (The Ohio State University)
Too much to lose: Preparing national park museum collections for climate change (National Park Service)
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land (Las Vegas Sun)
Advocates sue to stop rail trail construction (Eagle/Tribune)
Second phase of the Adirondack rail trail opens with a celebratory bike ride (Adirondack Reporter)
Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky (Northern Kentucky Tribune)
New Tool to Track Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic (City of Tampa (media release))
Digital Construction Management in the Highway Industry (TRB (webinar))
TRB's International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (TRB (conference))
Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
Membership in the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group (NPOAG) (FAA (Notice of selection to the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group))
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Meetings of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
State DOTs Supporting Local Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)
NPS completes environmental review for continued management of e-bikes in parks (National Park Service (media release))
The Next Challenge for the US Charging Network: Congestion (Bloomberg Green)
Complete Streets Drive Housing, Jobs, and Retail Gains (American Planning Association)
EV Incentives Can Address Equity and Polluting Vehicles (Government Technology)
Mapping clean energy on the highway (Cipher (commentary))
'Critical knowledge': Weekly radio show deconstructs local, global environmental concerns (Rice University (media release))
Michigan updates data sharing tool on environmental justice (Great Lakes Echo)
ITD research on monarch habitat, repair of earthquake-damaged bridges win AASHTO honors (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))
Road Trip Will Explore Connectivity Across California and Unveil "California Wildlife Reconnected" Campaign to Reconnect Wildlife and Protect Biodiversity (National Wildlife Federation (media release))
NYSDOT Completes Rebuild of Historic Stone Bridge (AASHTO Journal)
New Jersey Girl Scouts focus on noise pollution (Quiet Communities)
Houston's Pat Walsh Bikeway makes headway (Axios Houston)
Shared e-scooter operations in 3 cities adapt after 2023’s turbulence (Smart Cities Dive)
Bicycle rolling-stop laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, research shows (Oregon State University (media release))
Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan Updates (City of Raleigh (media release))
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; September 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meetings))
Finding of No Significant Impact for the Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System Programmatic Environmental Assessment (National Park Service (Notice of availability))
USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Plan (AASHTO Journal)
Understanding the Carbon Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging ( Environment + Energy Leader)
Get the facts before supporting electric vehicles (Tribune Democrat (opinion))
After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying -- and Polluting (ProPublica)
Will 2028 Olympics Energize L.A.’s Race to Zero Emissions? (Government Technology)
Chicago’s unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice (Next City Stacker)
Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them (The Conversation)
Dodger Stadium gondola: Judge rejects lawsuit from project's opponents (City News Service)
Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights (Politico Magazine (commentary))
How The Government Canceled Classic Muscle Cars (Motorious (commentary))
‘Yield to Your Neighbor’ Campaign Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Brown County, WI (WTAQ-WLUK Radio)
Fairfax County’s Plan for Active Transportation (Fairfax County Government NewsCenter)
The biking boom: Expanding bicycling in the National Capital Region (Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Think Regionally (podcast))
Corporate denial of aircraft noise pollution (Quiet Communities (opinion))
New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB (webinar))
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Maine, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) (FHWA (Notice; request for comments))
Public Land Order No. 7948; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7613; Withdrawal of Public Lands for a Runway Safe Zone, Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))
2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Request for Nominations, Correction))
Notice of Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice of teleconference Meeting))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability))
Request for Information Regarding Interregional and Offshore Wind Transmission (Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy (Request for information))
Court rules against LNG terminal and pipeline project at Port of Brownsville, TX (Border Report/KMID-TV)
Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals (Rails to Trails Conservancy)
Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals. (City & State New York)
E-Bikes Discount Program Launched to Boost Sustainable Transportation in Boston (Beacon Hill Times)
Growing crops for fuel is not a climate solution. Sustainable agricultural practices aren’t going to change that. (Earth Justice (commentary))
Michigan DOT announces grants to support critical maritime infrastructure projects (Michigan DOT (media release))
Getting Appalachian Airports Ready for Electric Aircraft (Plane & Pilot)
Workplace Charging Webinars (Best Workplaces for Commuters)
Can Clean Hydrogen Fuel a Clean Energy Future? (World Resources Institute)
Critics push back on proposal to end NC car emission inspections (Port City Daily)
Public transportation is solution to climate crisis in Black communities (Florida Courier (commentary))
Mimicking beaver dams, tackling invasive plants, and preventing harmful algae blooms with Ecology funding (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))
Dayton looks to maintain 'Bike Friendly' status, seeks community input (Spectrum News 1)
Michigan opens thousands of miles of trails to e-bikes with new policy (Bridge Michigan)
Reviving the Los Angeles River: Engineering Alongside Nature and Society (National Academies)
Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airport (TRB (webinar))
Climate Change Impacts on the Seismic Performance of Bridges (TRB (webinar))
Optimizing green and gray infrastructure planning for sustainable urban development (npj Urban Sustainability)
Cars and Chargers in the Country: Rural PEV Owner Accounts of Charging and Travel in California (The University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)
Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Notice of meeting))
Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health (Grist)
The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning (Mass Transit (op-ed))
Post-Pandemic, Micromobility Ridership, Cost on the Rise (Government Technology)
Beyond NEPA: Understanding the complexities of slow infrastructure buildout (Clean Air Task Force (commentary))
Derelict vessels present problems for ports (Peninsula Daily News)
Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths (UC Santa Barbara)
MassDOT Unveils Final Plan for Beyond Mobility Plan (Massachusetts DOT (media release))
Caltrans Unveils New Tool to Prioritize Multimodal Infrastructure Investments to Combat Climate Change (California DOT (media release))
E-Bikes Are Half the Bicycle Traffic in Maine's Acadia National Park (Bangor Daily News)
For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure (Texas Standard)
What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)
A new pedestrian and bike bridge for Cloverdale (Sonoma Gazette)
Visualizing Risk for Resilience (TRB (webinar))
Cycling and Scooting Through the Years (USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
Guru Madhavan’s New York Trilogy (Issues in Science and Technology)
Announcement of Meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice of meeting))
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notice of Charter Renewal (EPA (Notice of charter renewal))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for US Wind Inc.’s Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Maryland (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior (Notice of availability; final environmental impact statement))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies (Surface Transportation Board (Notice of vacancies on Federal advisory committee and solicitation of nominations))
Northeastern State DOT Projects Win Regional Awards (AASHTO Journal)
US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 (Planetizen)
US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)
How electric vehicles could improve our mental health (BBC (video))
Air pollution impacts from warehousing in the United States uncovered with satellite data (Nature Communications)
Rural Minnesota communities gain expanded public transportation options (Public News Service)
Seven Best Practices for Prioritizing Transit Equity (Kimley-Horn (commentary))
How TxDOT Crews Helped Battle Major Wildfire (AASHTO Journal)
A Love Song to Smelly, Inconvenient, Glorious Mass Transit (CleanTechnica)
A return to remember: Long Beach Airport welcomes public back to its Historic Terminal (Press Telegram)
Sheepskin Trail (PA) gets $1 million boost for expansion (Herald Standard)
New Orleans to expand bike network, offer rebates for e-bikes (Axios New Orleans)