State, Local Officials Play Vital Role in Infrastructure ( Transport Topics)

Bipartisan bill would enable states’ ability to clean abandoned mine discharge ( Missoula Current )

New headlight technology that improves safety, cuts down glare OK’d by NHTSA: How it works ( Detroit Free Press )

Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Cleaner Industrial Sector to Reduce Emissions and Reinvigorate American Manufacturing (The White House (Media release))

Texas sues Biden administration over transportation mask mandate ( The Hill)

NEPA reviews moving faster under Biden ( E&E News)

Utah lawmakers want electric vehicle drivers to pay their fair share ( KSTU-TV)

Permanent exemption for environmental review sought for California transit projects (SFBay.ca )

Alabama officials to feds: Amtrak restoration along Gulf Coast will harm Port of Mobile ( AL.com )

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Plots Texas Tunnels ( Businessweek)

Fighting pollution at the Port of San Diego ( KPBS Radio (Link to oadcast) )

Massachusetts bond bill will target transportation emissions ( State House News Service)

Climate activists question whether RI highway projects fit emission reduction targets ( Providence Journal )

Atlanta Airport Tackles Emissions by Increasing Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Operations ( Environment+Energy Leader)

Taking Aim at Environmental Racism, Without Mentioning Race ( New York Times)

How Montgomery County, Maryland can increase equitable access to transit by improving walkability ( Brookings (Blog))

Our roads are killing wildlife. The new infrastructure law aims to help ( NPR )

From dirty diapers to fake money, Nevada DOT’s road crews have seen it all ( Reno Gazette Journal )

Ridgefield hires attorneys to represent town in environmental lawsuit filed by Save the Sound (News-Times )

The Futility of Picking Up the Trash ( CityLab)

Arkansas governor to create mobility council focused on future transit ( Axios NW Arkansas)

Nashville Metro Parks recommends another study amid concerns over eBikes and greenway infrastructure ( WZTV-TV )

Oregon DOT’s Urban Mobility Strategy navigates tough roads ( KOIN-TV )

City of Memphis working to make streets safer for pedestrians ( WHBQ-TV )

King County repeals mandatory bicycle helmet law ( Seattle Times)

TRB Webinar: Mobility and Transit Keys to Successful Collaboration ( TRB )

Multi-stage Planning for Electrifying Transit Bus Systems with Multi-format Charging Facilities (TRB )

Traffic Signal Control Strategies for Pedestrians and Bicyclists ( NCHRP )

Assessing Equity and Identifying Impacts Associated with Bus Network Redesigns ( TCRP )

Recent Decline in Public Transportation Ridership: Analysis, Causes, and Responses ( TCRP )

Recent Decline in Public Transportation Ridership: Hypotheses, Methodologies, and Detailed City-by-City Results ( TCRP )

Upsides and Downsides: Transportation and public health share a complicated union. ( Thinking Transportation Podcast)

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of availability; request for comments)

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting (EPA (Notice) )

Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures ( EPA (Proposed rule) )

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, Adaptive Driving Beam Headlamps ( NHTSA (Final rule) )

FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program ( FTA (Notice) )

Comprehensive River Management Plan for Nine Wild and Scenic Rivers on Mt. Hood National Forest, Forest Service, and Northwest Oregon District, Bureau of Land Management, Clackamas, Multnomah, Wasco and Hood River Counties, Oregon (Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (Notice of availability))

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Bicycling (National Park Service (Final rule))

Hazardous Materials: Request for Comments on Issues Concerning International Atomic Energy Agency Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice) )

Public Meeting Notice of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))

USDOT, DOE Launch EV Formula Program ( AASHTO Journal)

How Billions in Infrastructure Funding Could Worsen Global Warming ( New York Times)

Secretary Buttigieg talks road safety, self-driving cars, EVs, and unruly airline passengers (Yahoo Finance Live)

USDOT can do more to ensure climate resilience, GAO reports ( Government Matters )

Congress must find common ground on climate ( The Hill (Opinion))

Traffic Remains Below Pre-Covid Levels as Work Habits Change ( Bloomberg)

Challenges to Electrifying City Fleets ( Planetizen)

4 federal agencies join Rockford airport asking for dismissal of lawsuit seeking to protect Bell Bowl Prairie ( Chicago Tribune )

Electric vehicles pose challenges for Montana highway plans ( Longview News-Journal )

Michigan Moves Ahead With Electric Vehicle Charging Road Project ( Route Fifty )

Demonstration shows how Washington State’s transportation system can go electric ( KIRO-TV)

An Infrastructure Bill with a Sustainable Twist ( Innovation & Tech Today (Commentary))

CTDOT Releases Updated Five-Year Capital Plan with Renewed Sustainability Commitment (Conecticut DOT (Media release) )

Caltrans Helps SBCAG Deploy Zero Emission Bus ( AASHTO Journal )

Air Board Agrees to Hold Clean Cars Rulemaking Hearing ( City of Albuquerque )

Are Trains or Buses Better for the Environment? ( Governing )

New Study Links Traffic Pollution to Pediatric Asthma ( Discover)

Biden administration seeks equity in guidance for electric vehicle charging network ( The Hill )

Supervisors Adopt Road Map for Environmental Justice Office to Protect Vulnerable Communities ( Times of San Diego)

AASHTO Comments on Proposed WOTUS Revisions ( AASHTO Journal )

How Mapping Beaver Wetlands Can Chart a Path to a Better Water Future ( Walton Family Foundation)

An unexpected item is blocking cities’ climate change prep: obsolete rainfall records ( NPR)

FAA Raises Concerns After Sunnyvale Uses Lasers To Keep Crows Out Of Downtown ( KPIX-TV )

What causes a city to issue a boil water notice? ( KXAN-TV )

Rhode Island’s CRMC needs fundamental change (Providence Journal (Opinion))

New York City’s Plan for a Queens Greenway Moves Forward, Connects Parks for Bicyclists and Pedestrians ( Flushing Post)

Burgeoning bike cities emerge across America ( Axios )

With Bike Buses, Kid Cyclists Dominate the Road ( CityLab)

Stop, look, go: Project in Jacksonville, NC created to keep pedestrians safety ( WNCT-TV)

FDOT to update A1A in Brevard County to improve pedestrian safety ( WOFL-TV )

How Micromobility Impacts Cities…And You ( Metro (Blog) )

ConnectSmart: Making Houston More Connected and Less Congested ( Texas Department of Transportation (Media release))

Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions: Just Transition Webinar Series – Government Perspectives (TRB)

Enhancing Highway Workforce Development Opportunities Contracting Initiative ( FHWA (Notice) )

Land Uses; Special Uses; Procedures for Operating Plans and Agreements for Powerline Facility Maintenance and Vegetation Management Within and Abutting the Linear Right-of-Way for a Powerline Facility (Forest Service (Final rule; technical amendment) )

Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program: Proposal To Find That Texas Has Satisfied Conditions on Earlier Approval (NOAA and EPA (Notice of proposed finding; request for comments))

National Advisory Council (FEMA (Solicitation; request for applicants for appointment to the National Advisory Council; correction))

Virginia Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting (Forest Service (Notice of virtual meeting))

Registration Open for AASHTO’s Washington Briefing (AASHTO Journal)

House T&I Subcommittee Holds Hearing on CAVs ( AASHTO Journal)

Biden, automakers face cultural divide on U.S. push for EVs (Automotive News)

White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation ( Electrek)

President Biden, USDOT Releases Toolkit to Help Rural Communities Build Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (USDOT (Media release))

Airlines, travel groups urge White House to remove testing requirement for vaccinated travelers ( The Hill )

Traffic roars back: The pandemic driving lull is over, but mutated commuter habits have changed the transportation equation ( Deseret News)

AASHTO Comments on FEMA Floodplain Plans ( AASHTO Journal)

Michigan finalizing plan to build first-ever wireless charging road for electric cars ( WJBK-TV )

How Computer Vision Can Create Smart Transportation Systems ( Forbes)

Transportation overtakes energy as leading greenhouse-gas producer in North Carolina ( News & Observer)

Is Key California Pollution Law Working? ( Governing)

Transit Buses Across US Are Reserving A Front Seat In Honor Of Rosa Parks ( Because of Them We Can)

How Michigan agencies are addressing inequalities in infrastructure projects ( WDET Radio )

Austin to spend $65 million this year to reduce displacement near future transit lines ( Austin Monitor)

White House Council on Native American Affairs’ Engagement Session with Tribal Leaders Focuses on Infrastructure, Public Safety ( Native News Online)

Evaluating Transportation Equity: ITE Quickbite ( Planetizen)

From walking to cycling, how we get around a city is a gender equality issue - new research (The Conversation)

Nevada DOT Adds Fences to Reduce Animal Collisions ( AASHTO Journal )

Los Angeles Is Building a Future Where Water Won’t Run Out ( Bloomberg)

Preserving Post-WW2 Historical Homes (AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast )

What Was Lost in Pittsburgh’s Broken Bridge (CityLab)

Nevada DOT Launches Cultural Resources Latino Project and Seeks Input to Inform Future Projects ( Nevada DOT (Media release))

WA lawmakers advance bill to create office to address homeless encampments near highways (Seattle Times)

Batavia Launches Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Effort ( Kane County Connects )

Bike advocates ask for aid to finish Lincoln-to-Omaha trail (AP)

How to Jump-Start Cycling Infrastructure Improvements ( Route Fifty )

Austin Urban Trails Program to Break Ground on Violet Crown Trail North ( City of Austin (Media release))

Coverage of 2022, TRB Annual Meeting: Creating Pathways to Equity (AASHTO Transportation TV News (Link to video))

Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities ( TRB)

Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period ( USDOT (Request for Information; extension of comment period) )

Operational Risk Assessments for Waterfront Facilities Handling Liquefied Natural Gas as Fuel, and Updates to Industry Standards (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Notification of Public Meeting (Local Government Advisory Committee and the Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee) ( EPA (Notice) )

Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and Enforce Additional or Revised National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Standards and New Source Performance Standards (EPA (Notice) )

Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Advisory Panel (Forest Service (Call for nominations) )

Investigation Into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Trade (Federal Maritime Commission (Request for comments))

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Ferry Berth Improvements in Tongass Narrows in Ketchikan, Alaska (NOAA (Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorization; request for comments on proposed authorization and possible renewal) )

Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Enhancement Programs ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Coalition Urges Passage of Full FY 2022 Appropriations (AASHTO Journal)

AASHTO Provides EV Charging Feedback to FHWA ( AASHTO Journal)

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to consider limiting wetlands regulation ( Reuters )

Environmental groups aren’t pushing Supreme Court picks. Here’s why. (Washington Post )

The electrical grid of the future must be built around community need ( The Hill (Opinion) )

USDOT Announces Availability of $1.5 Billion in RAISE Grants Made Possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ( USDOT (Media release))

NYC Transit Tech Lab Names COVID-19 Response Challenge Winners ( Government Technology )

During COVID-19, Road Fatalities Increased and Transit Ridership Dipped ( GAO (Blog))

WYDOT Proposes Reroute Of I-80 To Avoid Winter Closures ( Cowboy State Daily)

Urban Villages: The Key to Sustainable Community Economic Development ( Planetizen )

Alaska’s only Arctic deep draft port will get hundreds of millions of dollars from infrastructure bill ( KNOM Radio )

Massachusetts to install solar noise barrier along highway (PV Magazine)

North Carolina Governor: A gas tax in a world that’s turning away from gas isn’t sustainable (Charlotte Observer (commentary))

High-Speed Rail Board Clears Final Environmental Hurdles to Advance Service into Los Angeles ( California High-Speed Rail Authority (Media release) )

Critics say infrastructure projects won’t make a big enough impact on climate change ( NPR )

Tech giants call on SCOTUS to let EPA regulate CO2 emissions ( The Verge )

All-Electric, Zero-Emissions Intercity Bus Makes Its Debut in Santa Barbara County ( Santa Barbara Independent)

New Jersey Pioneers Transportation Solutions For Mobility-Marginalized Communities ( Forbes )

How Can A Road Be Racist? Don’t Ask That Question In Michigan. ( Deadline Detroit)

Improving Transit Options for Underserved Youth in Kansas City (Government Technology)

Public transportation in Central NY falls short for people with disabilities ( Post-Standard )

Fact Sheet: A Year Advancing Environmental Justice ( The White House (Media release))

Georgia DOT Expanding Adopt a Highway Partnership ( AASHTO Journal )

Central Park Is Opening a Lab to Study Climate Change ( CityLab )

Walton planners, commissioners seek more input from public on tree protection, preservation proposals ( Northwest Florida Daily News )

Fishermen Discouraged by EPA’s Delayed Timeline to Protect Bristol Bay Salmon Fishery ( Alaska Native News)

WisDOT program aims to improve transportation accessibility ( WKBTTV )

5 U.S. Cities Where Bike Commuting Is Booming ( CityLab )

Wilmington, North Carolina Launches Mobility-As-A-Service Solution ( SmartCitiesWorld )

Construction begins on Pershing Bikeway (KGTV-TV )

County Executive, Office of Transportation Announce Interactive Map Tool for County’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan - “Walk & Roll Anne Arundel!” ( Anne Arundel County (Media release))

Preparing for Winter Weather with Transportation Resources ( TRB )

Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition ( TRB )

Advancing the Role of Women in Transportation with Laura Chace, ITS America President and CEO ( ITE Talks Transportation (Podcast))

Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program: Proposal To Find That Louisiana Has Satisfied All Conditions of Approval Placed on Its Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program ( NOAA and EPA (Notice) (Click here for link to correction) )

Air Plan Approval; FL; Removal of Motor Vehicle Rules (EPA (Final rule))

Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Conformity (EPA (Proposed rule))

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Ozone and Particulate Matter Controls Strategies (EPA (Proposed rule))

Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts ( National Park Service (Proposed rule) )

Pipeline Safety: Informational Webinar Addressing Inspection of Operators’ Plans To Eliminate Hazardous Leaks, Minimize Releases of Methane, and Remediate or Replace Leak-Prone Pipe ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

National Institute of Standards and Technology Standards and Performance Metrics for On-Road Autonomous Vehicles: Workshop ( National Institute of Standards and Technology (Notice) )

National Advisory Committee on Coal ( Department of Energy (Notice of re-establishment) )

National Advisory Council ( FEMA (Solicitation; request for applicants for appointment to the National Advisory Council))

Transportation Committees Prep New Waterways Bill ( Transport Topics )

White House to ask mayors nationwide to name infrastructure coordinators ( Spectrum News )

U.S. Army Plans $14 Billion for Ports, Waterways and Climate Help ( Bloomberg Green )

EPA, blue states push back on Republicans’ SCOTUS bid to curb agency powers ( Reuters )

Cassidy, Coons, Murkowski Unveil Landmark Bipartisan Climate Resilience Legislation (U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (Media release))

Supreme Court rejects bid to block mask mandate on airplanes ( The Hill )

Air quality back to pre-pandemic levels ( KARE-TV)

Court may back Mountain Valley pipeline, despite NEPA fight (E&E News )

AASHTO Issues Bridge Guide for Tsunami Effects (AASHTO Journal )

AASHTO Supporting EV Infrastructure Webinar Series ( AASHTO Journal )

The U.S. is divided over whether nuclear power is part of the green energy future ( AP )

14 streetlight sensors are collecting data on a Center City block as part of a ‘smart cities’ pilot (Billy Penn)

Two Governors Issue ‘Clean Transportation’ Executive Orders ( AASHTO Journal )

National coalition to advance the development of hydrogen fuel cell buses formed in the U.S. ( Intelligent Transport )

How can transportation companies reach their sustainability goals? With better data ( Fast Company )

Projects would harvest CO2 for transport in pipelines across five states ( KELO-TV)

Clean fuel standard would build economy, reduce emissions ( Las Cruces Sun News (Opinion))

Universities may fall short promoting biking to underserved populations (Penn State University)

Giant sky-high train bridge through downtown will ruin Fort Lauderdale, mayor says (South Florida Sun-Sentinel )

To Skirt Air Pollution Oversight, States Can Play Hide and Seek (Undark )

Can AI-powered congestion pricing improve transportation equity? ( GCN)

Maine highway planners look to new federal funding for village projects (Portland Press Herald )

Bicyclists & Pedestrians Must Wait to Use New, I-74 Bridge Trail (WVIK Radio)

New bike lanes coming for Richmond cyclists ( Richmond News )

CVRD to host virtual open houses on its active transportation plan (Cowichan Valley Citizen )

Small Electric Shuttles Ideal for Last-Mile Transit (Government Technology )

Show the City Where You Want to See Walking and Biking Route Improvements with New Public Input Map (City of Austin (Media release))

Breaking Barriers: Alternative Approaches to Avoiding and Reducing Highway Traffic Noise Impacts (TRB )

Flying in the COVID-19 Era: Science-based Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies on the Ground and in the Air ( TRB )

Embracing the Unknown – Strategic Transportation Planning in the Pandemic Age (TRB)

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2022 Issuance of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (EPA (Notice of final permit issuance))

Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures; Rescheduling of Public Hearing ( EPA Proposed rule; rescheduling of public hearing) )

Biden Spending Bill Ignites Debate Over Dairy Methane Pollution ( U.S. News and World Report )

DOE Launches New Initiative From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To Modernize National Grid ( US Department of Energy (Media release))

2021 ferry ridership nears 75% of pre-pandemic levels (Washington State DOT)

Omicron disrupts transit, emergency services as workers call out sick: ‘Most people are going to get Covid’ (CNBC)

Northwest Progressive Institute’s Polling Shows Washingtonians Want State’s Next Transportation Package To Be Safety And Climate Focused, Not Car-Centric ( Cascadia Advocate )

Cities Want Ebikes to Stay in Their Lane – but Which One? ( Wired )

How U.S. Infrastructure Plans Shrank in Ambition (CityLab (Commentary))

U.S. emissions surged in 2021, putting the nation further off track from its climate targets ( Washington Post )

EPA to review general aviation lead emissions risks ( Reuters )

This startup pays Bay Area residents to monitor their air quality - in crypto ( SFGATE)

TRB Panel Examines Ways to Create Equity in Transportation ( AASHTO Journal )

A California City Is Taking Electric Transit Into Its Own Hands (Jalopnik )

Vt. lawmakers look to create statewide environmental justice policy (WCAX-TV)

How Does a Cougar Cross a Washington Freeway? Their Future May Depend on the Answer ( U.S. News and World Report)

World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Is Finally Underway in Los Angeles ( Curbed)

As St. Louis’ historic buildings crumble, city eyes little-used powers some say can help save them (St. Louis PostDispatch )

New Colorado DOT Documentary Depicts New Era Of Archeology ( Estes Park Trail Gazette)

Old Florida Keys bridge reopening to pedestrians, bicyclists (AP)

Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive Revs Up for a Car Comeback ( Bloomberg CityLab )

E-Scooters Set to Return to Chicago’s Streets, But They’ll Be Banned from 606 Trail ( WTTW-TV)

TRB 2022 Annual Meeting – Keynote USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg ( TRB (Video))

Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program To Allow Persons Ages 18, 19, and 20 To Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice and establishment of pilot program))

Notice To Reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Charter ( FTA (Notice) )

Notice of Designation of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (NOAA (Notice) )

Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 8 (ATLW-8) for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the New York (NY) Bight - Final Sale Notice (FSN) ) (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice) )

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee ( Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (Interim final rule, request for comments))

Top White House environmental justice official to depart post ( CNN )

Five Parts of the Infrastructure Bill You Might Have Missed ( Government Technology )

US AGs Call for ‘Prompt Suspension’ of LNG Transport by Rail Rules ( Natural Gas Intelligence )

Amtrak struggles to recover from winter weather challenges ( Trains )

As spending bill stalls, Biden climate goals remain elusive ( Washington Post)

What the Pandemic’s ‘Open Streets’ Really Revealed ( Bloomberg CityLab)

Transit agencies concerned about impact of Omicron variant (RT&S)

Gallup: U.S. air travel still down as working adults curtail trips (UPI)

Lake Restoration Solutions begins NEPA assessment process ( Daily Herald )

Attorney General Bonta Asks Ninth Circuit to Review Ruling in Litigation Challenging San Bernardino Warehouse Project (California Attorney General (Media Release))

After I-95 fiasco, a ‘road weather’ expert digs into snow, ice and jackknifed trucks ( Washington Post)

Lessons from Washington Metro, America’s Last Great Subway System ( Governing )

Why Infrastructure is First Step in Electric Vehicle Transition ( Trucks.com)

In frozen ports on Lake Superior, it’s up to tug operators to keep shipping channels open (Park Rapids Enterprise )

Waze adds EV charging station locations to its driving map (Mashable )

Kansas City Airport installs wireless electric bus charging system (Future Travel Experience)

With executive order, governor targets transportation for next NC emissions cuts (News Observer)

How Six States Could Transform the U.S. Trucking Industry ( CityLab )

GM recognizes California’s authority to set vehicle emissions rules ( Reuters )

Pollution in the West: ‘You could travel a hundred miles and not find air quality that is any better’ ( Deseret News)

Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders ( Wired )

Maine grants to improve senior transportation in rural areas ( AP)

Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders (Wired)

Oakland Gives $150 Prepaid Cards for Use on Transit, Bike, Scooter Programs ( Bay City News)

Florida has lost 44% of its wetlands since 1845. What is the environmental impact? ( Northwest Florida Daily News)

Europe to put bicycles front and center in mobility plans ( Momentum )

What happened to the 1,300 Lime bikes that vanished from South Bend? (South Bend Tribune )

Transit, cycling and pedestrian improvements begin as part of BC’s Highway 99 Tunnel Program ( Mass Transit )

Houston bike share hopes to expand transportation options in underserved communities ( KUHF Radio)

How e-mobility is driving a foundational shift in transportation ( Intelligent Transport)

Electric bicycles, scooters, hoverboards banned from St. Pete Beach ( St. Pete Catalyst )

Ozarks Transportation Organization seeks input on sidewalks & on-street bicycle and pedestrian lanes ( KYTV-TV)

TRB Annual Meeting And The Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology Conference Conference Preview ( AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast)

Transportation in an Aging Society – The Future is Now ( TRB (Webinar) )

How universities and the Transportation Research Board find solutions together through science and innovation (Thinking Transportation (Podcast))

Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Demonstration Program (Build America Bureau, USDOT (Notice of funding opportunity) )

Ozark National Scenic Riverways; Motorized Vessels (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

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

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Public Comment on the Annotated Outline of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NOAA (Notice of request for public comment))

New EPA Rule Mandates 55 MPG by Model Year 2026 ( AASHTO Journal)

Four environmental fights to watch in 2022 ( The Hill)

White House and Congress Made Significant Strides in 2021 to Improve U.S. Flood Policies ( Pew)

Study: Spending infrastructure funds on highway expansion could increase emissions ( The Hill)

Coalition Letter on the Resilient AMERICA Act ( US Chamber of Commerce)

Omicron Suddenly Upends the World’s Return to the Office ( CityLab)

As Traffic Roars Back, Neighborhoods Outside Manhattan Feel the Pain ( New York Times)

Golden Gate Bridge announces fix for noise nuisance (Marin Independent Journal)

It’s ‘everyone’s job:’ Delaware offers more details on climate action plan ( WHYY Radio)

Experts Debate Where EV Charging Infrastructure Needs to Be ( Government Technology)

Caltrans to Require ‘Complete Streets’ Features in Planning and Design of All New Projects (California DOT (Media release))

N.J. will now be able to follow California’s clean air standards for cars (NJ.com)

Ports eliminating old trucks as a step toward improving air quality ( Spectrum News 1)

Public transit in rural Maine is sparse. Improving it could help the state fight climate change ( Maine Public Radio)

MassDEP Files New Regulations to Reduce Emissions, Advance Market for Clean Trucks in the Commonwealth ( Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Media release))

Racial reckoning turns focus to roadside historical markers (NPR)

How Detroit's inequitable transit costs Black Detroiters more - and what we can do to change it ( Metromode)

‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Speaks to a City’s Values ( Government Technology (Commentary))

Florida manatee deaths: EPA sued over Indian River Lagoon water quality by Earthjustice (TCPalm)

Why millions of dollars are being invested in local water quality, and the innovative way it’s being spent (NorthCentralPA.com)

Minnesota’s cleaned-up lakes and rivers show path forward for polluted waters (Star Tribune)

Mississippi projects aim at improving oyster reefs ( AP)

Bicycling alone, no more: Maine moves toward active transportation ( Maine Monitor)

FAA shoots down Lakeland’s first plan to reduce jet noise ( The Ledger)

I-74 bike and pedestrian path opening delayed to spring 2022 ( KWQC-TV)

After 10 years, Lake Street Bridge opens to pedestrians. What it means for downtown Elmira (Star-Gazette)

Endangered species ruling puts bike lanes in jeopardy ( Redlands Community News (Editorial))

Active Transportation Plan: A new compass to guide the state’s active transportation future ( Washington State DOT (Media release))

Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels ( TRB)

Measuring and Managing Freight Resilience Workshop ( TRB (Workshop Summary))

Partnerships and Cross-Sector Collaboration Priorities to Support Climate Research and Policy ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Workshop proceedings))

How We Move Matters: Exploring the Connections Between New Transportation and Mobility Options and Environmental Health ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Workshop proceedings))

Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan; Request for Information (USDOT (RFI))

Design Standards for Highways ( FHWA (Final Rule))

On-Site Civil Inspection Procedures; Rescission (EPA (Final rule; rescission of regulations))

State of New Mexico Underground Injection Control Program; Primacy Revisions (EPA (Final rule))

Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards (EPA (Final rule))

Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice; request for public comment))

Air Plan Approval; California; San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District; Open Burning (EPA (Proposed rule))

Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC)Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Subcommittee Meeting - January 2022 (EPA (Notice of public meeting))

Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels ( –Coast Guard, DHS (Interim rule))

Port Access Route Study: Northern New York Bight (Coast Guard (Notice of availability; final report.))

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Resource Management Plan Amendment and Associated Environmental Assessment for an Alternate Route for the Gateway South Transmission Line at the Colorado/Utah Border (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest for Solar Leasing Areas on Public Lands in the States of Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice) )

Hydrographic Services Review Panel ( NOAA (Notice of call for nominations))

Intent To Request an Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Cybersecurity Measures for Surface Modes (DHS (60Day notice))

AASHTO Provides Comments on USDOT Strategic Plan (AASHTO Journal)

White House adds two key coordinators to implement $1 trillion infrastructure law (CBS News)

White House unveils plan to replace lead pipes in U.S., set new water quality standards (UPI)

Harris rolls out plan for electric vehicle charging network (The Hill)

Rolling Coal vs. Biking. How Politics Has Changed Transportation. (Governing)

Democrats request probe of White House EJ actions (E&E News)

CDC program offers travelers free at-home COVID test kits at select US airports (USA Today)

Bay Area transit faces ‘fiscal cliff’ as ridership collapse endures (East Bay Times)

Amid rise of omicron, businesses ease up on return-to-work policies (NBC News)

Public Review Period Extended for Port Master Plan Update Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (The Log)

Remote Sensing Could Predict Well Water Quality After Floods (EOS)

Amtrak Works to Keep the NYC Rail Tunnel Open Until Its Gateway Project Is Done (Bloomberg)

Winds damage hundreds of traffic signs across Kansas (Kansas DOT (Media release))

Washington State Ferries to debut first hybrid-electric ferry in 2025 (KOMO News)

Colorado enacts new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with fewer road expansions, more mass transit options (KMGH-TV)

Lamont’s executive order mirrors Transportation Climate Initiative policies (WSHU Radio)

A rush to mine lithium in Nevada is pitting climate advocates and environmental groups against each other (KAKE-TV)

Oregon DOT responds to concerns raised by climate organizers (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Climate Activists and Environmental Justice Advocates Join the Gerrymandering Fight in Ohio and North Carolina (Inside Climate News)

Colorado, Montana and Utah projects among $14.1 million in environmental justice grants nationwide (Ark Valley Voice)

Proposed California law seeks to ban freeway expansions in underserved communities (Los Angeles Times)

Air pollution still disproportionately harms communities of color, study says (Washington Post)

AASHTO Comments on Proposed Migratory Bird Rule (AASHTO Journal)

BNSF fined $1.5 million for alleged Clean Water Act violations (National Hog Farmer)

Why Pittsburgh Is Dimming Its Streetlights (CityLab)

This is how we solve Utah’s land, water and air problems (Deseret News (Opinion))

Conservative Backlash Erupts Over Notre Dame’s Restoration (CityLab)

AASHTO Issues Revised Pedestrian Facilities Guide (AASHTO Journal)

New bike-share company to bring 1,500 e-bikes to Seattle streets by spring to boost mobility options (GeekWire)

Missouri closing in on second major bike trail on former Rock Island corridor (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Windsor, Colorado's new pedestrian bridge, Pelican Bridge, is turning heads (Coloradoan)

Cities ditch parking spaces in favor of bicycles and people (Momentum)

Pittsburgh's bike-share program to get upgrade with electric bikes, mobility hubs (Tribune-Review)

New study will guide pedestrian safety improvements around Orlando (WESH-TV)

Missouri Department of Conservation expands bicycle use on many conservation areas (Missouri Department of Conservation (Media release))

Air Plan Approval; Arizona, California, Nevada; Emissions Statements Requirements (EPA (Proposed rule))

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting (EPA (Notice))

Colonial National Historical Park; Vessels and Commercial Passenger (Carrying Motor Vehicles National Park Service (Final rule))

AASHTO Re:source Podcast Examines the IIJA ( AASHTO Journal)

WH has new slogan on infrastructure, but message the same ( AP )

FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability ( White House (Media release) )

MARAD Announces $12.6 Million in Grants for America’s Marine Highways (MARAD (Media release) )

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan (The White House (Media release))

US Supreme Court dismisses challenge to air travel mask mandate ( Jurist)

Near pre-pandemic travel volumes expected to continue through December holidays ( TSA (Media release))

A Conversation With Connecticut DOT Commissioner Joe Guilietti (Taking Transportation blog)

Oklahoma secretary of transportation tempers expectations for funding boost from bipartisan infrastructure deal ( KWGS Radio)

TikTok Influencer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Break Down Build Back Better Agenda (Teen Vogue)

Alaska Governor, DOT Commissioner Announce AMHS Infrastructure Plan ( Alaska Governor’s Office (Media release) )

UNH Research Finds Future Snowmelt Could Have Costly Consequences on Infrastructure ( University of New Hampshire (Media release))

Union Pacific Railroad Works to Cut Its Carbon Emissions ( AP)

Whitmer Executive Directive: Electric Cars And Clean Energy Jobs ( WBCK Radio)

Skagway works to pioneer one of the first electric ferry programs in the country ( KHNS Radio )

Biden praises Kansas City’s free electric buses as the future of infrastructure ( KCUR Radio )

FAA research grants aim to tackle aviation’s massive deficit of greener fuel ( CNBC )

California truckers could soon have to worry about pollution tickets along with speeding tickets ( KFSN-TV )

Seattle, Tacoma Ports Plan to Phase Out Maritime Emissions ( Maritime Logistics Professional)

Oregon Joins Other Western States With Electric Truck Rules ( Government Technology)

The problem and potential of Oakland’s parks ( Oaklandside )

Better Ways for FTA to Measure Transit Equity ( TransitCenter (Commentary))

Houston-based flood warning system to bring life-saving alerts to Southeast drivers during severe weather events ( KBMT-TV)

A northern extension of the Florida Turnpike is moving ahead, despite public opposition ( WMFE Radio)

Farmers Embrace State-Federal Partnerships to Protect Water Quality ( American Farm Bureau Federation)

Expansion of U.S. Bicycle Route System Continues ( AASHTO Journal )

FDOT focuses on pedestrian safety ( West Volusia Beacon )

Northwest Arkansas receives 9 grants for trails, sidewalks ( KFSM )

More cities are embracing scooters, e-bikes. This urban planner sees growth in shared mobility. ( Washington Post)

IDOT meeting will study pedestrian, bicycle accommodations on Bob Michel Bridge ( WEEK-TV )

CTDOT Announces Launch Of Vision Zero Council Website For Traffic Safety Information And An Invitation For Public Engagement (Connecticut DOT (Media release) )

Resource Guide for Improving Diversity and Inclusion Programs for the Public Transportation Industry ( TRB)

Revised Definition of ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ ( Corps of Engineers and EPA (Proposed rule))

Notice of Availability of a Final General Conformity Determination for the California High-Speed Rail System, Burbank to Los Angeles Section ( FRA (Notice))

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program ( FRA (Notice) )

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee Notice of Public Meetings ( National Park Service (Notice) )

Request for Nominations for the National Park System Advisory Board ( National Park Service (Notice) )

Public Hearing for RFS Annual Rules ( EPA (Notice) )

AASHTO Comments on CEQ’s Proposed NEPA Changes (AASHTO Journal)

EPA Outlines $7.4B for Water Infrastructure Headed to States ( AP )

What’s Next for Biden’s Build Back Better Act? ( Illuminem )

Reconciliation bill: Transportation secretaries from rural states raise alarm over green energy provision ( Fox Business)

Federal Highway Administration Unveils Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act `One-Stop Shop’ Website, Publishing Request for Information ( FHWA (Media Release))

New US travel rules: What you need to know about the changes prompted by Omicron (CNN)

Governors, State DOT CEOs Talk Infrastructure At Summit ( AASHTO Journal)

Illinois DOT Working to Develop Sustainable Pavements ( AASHTO Journal)

A changing climate is buckling concrete and flooding roads. States are moving slowly to guard the nation’s infrastructure. ( Washington Post)

Port slowdowns worsen air pollution in neighboring communities ( Marketplace )

Could Roads Recharge Electric Cars? The Technology May Be Close. (New York Times)

Port of LA seeks proposals for zero-emission truck project ( Container Management)

Why doesn’t Indiana have a car emissions inspection program? ( Indy Star )

Researchers eye alternative energy to power North Carolina state ferries ( Coastal Review)

Autonomous trucks can drastically cut emissions (Here’s how) ( ZDNet)

A Conversation with Louisiana DOTD Secretary and AASHTO President Dr. Shawn Wilson (AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast)

Public Transit Pivots Toward Equity, Accessibility in 2021 ( Government Technology)

NCDOT is building highway bridges for wildlife as well as humans ( News Observer)

Siesta Key residents hope mini reefs will help improve water quality, ecosystem in canals ( WFLA)

Highway Historical Sign Repair And Replacement Underway In Idaho ( Idaho Transportation Department)

Automating the War on Noise Pollution ( CityLab )

Golden Gate Bridge bicycling speed limit takes effect Jan. 1 ( Marin Independent Journal )

Bikes and pedestrians over cars envisioned for busy downtown Aspen corridor ( Aspen Times )

Cleveland Metroparks awarded $950,000 to advance transportation projects ( Cleveland Jewish News )

Signage Along Cleveland Bike Lanes Causing Frustrations For Cyclists, Confusion For Drivers ( WJW-TV)

Electric Bicycle Demo Program ‘EZBike Project’ Gets Underway In Santa Maria, California ( Santa Barbara County Association of Governments)

Why Are Cities Hostile to Strollers? ( The New Republic )

Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine (Morning Sentinel)

LA Paves the Way to Closing Gap in 14-Mile Bicycle Network From Santa Monica to Exposition Park ( KNBC-TV)

Bike infrastructure will help prevent crashes and fatalities, advocates and researchers say ( Capital News Service )

Why Communities Should Adopt Vision Zero to Curb Traffic Fatalities ( Route Fifty (Commentary))

TRB Webinar: The Mighty River – Inland Waterway Resilience Analysis ( TRB)

TRB Webinar: Examining Exclusions – What’s Missing in the Historic Review Process? ( TRB )

TRB’s Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology (SETT) Conference (TRB)

Address Climate Change and Breathe Easier with Research on Transportation Emissions ( TRB)

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting ( EPA (Notice))

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification for a Virtual Public Meeting (EPA (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; FL, GA, NC, SC; Interstate Transport (Prongs 1 and 2) for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard ( EPA (Final rule) )

Broadband Infrastructure Deployment ( FHWA (Final rule) )

Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Request for Information (FHWA (Notice))

National Forest System Land Management Planning; Correction (USDA (Technical correction))

Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment (FHWA (Notice))

Buy America Request for Information (USDOT and EPA (Notice))

The Supreme Court will hear cases that could undercut Biden’s climate agenda. Here’s what to know. ( Washington Post)

Biden’s infrastructure bill includes $50 billion to fight climate change disasters ( CNBC )

USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ( USDOT (Media release))

Report Examines Potential Post-Pandemic Travel Changes ( AASHTO Journal )

Wall Street Grudgingly Allows Remote Work as Bankers Dig In ( New York Times )

Biking Boom or Bust? Cities See New Numbers Post-Pandemic ( Government Technology)

Gov. Lamont says he will no longer push for climate change legislation that Republicans say could raise gasoline prices. (Hartford Courant )

MDOT Executive Director Brad White talks Infrastructure Act, legislative agenda (Y’all Politics)

LA Metro Broadens Its Definition of Regional Mobility ( Government Technology)

Brookville repurposing NYCT passenger cars to pump train specialty vehicles for emergency use in underground subway system ( Mass Transit )

The infrastructure package boosts an unsung hero of rural transportation: ferries (Popular Science)

Rhode Island, the final state, pulls out of TCI (Boston Herald)

Can a climate-conscious CDOT build new roads and cut greenhouse gases at the same time? (Colorado Sun )

Play the Game: Can You Fix Smogtown? (City Lab )

It’s Not Easy to Convert Diesel Buses to Electric – But Some Cities Are Doing it Anyway ( Next City )

Hawaiian Electric sees geothermal expansion as one key element in cutting carbon (ThinkGeoEnergy )

Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Joins National Climate Challenge to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions ( Office of Governor of Maryland )

EPA Gets Serious About Environmental Justice (National Law Review )

Highways become a culture war battlefield ( Yahoo News)

Bringing racial equity into transit planning for the Chicago region (WBEZ Radio’s Reset (Audio) )

American cycling has a racism problem (Washington Post (Commentary))

MnDOT researches technology that combines bridge repairs with protecting the state’s bat population ( KSTP-TV)

US national parks to offer look into green-friendly transit ( AP)

Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Secures Major Conservation Investments (Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership)

Gov. DeSantis pushes for $3B investment in water quality by end of his first term (Florida Politics)

Why hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage are still being dumped into the Susquehanna River (WPMT-TV)

Portland’s historic Union Wharf is being sold and preserved for maritime use ( Maine Public Radio )

Long-running battle over sacred tribal site near Mount Hood back in court (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Improving Public Transit Makes It Easier For People To Stay Healthy ( Vox )

LA County to Consider Allowing Bicycles on Sidewalks, Decriminalize Riding ( City News Service)

Discussion of allowing e-bikes on Central Oregon trails sparks debate ( KTVZ-TV)

State of Emergency: What Transportation Learned From 9/11 ( TRB )

Funding Transportation Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic ( TRB )

TRB Webinar: Power Up! Implementing an Airport Microgrid ( TRB )

TRB Webinar: Examining Exclusions – What’s Missing in the Historic Review Process? (TRB)

Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment ( FHWA (Notice; request for information))

Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council ( EPA (Notice of a public meeting) )

Air Plan Approval; FL; Removal of Motor Vehicle Rules ( EPA (Proposed rule) )

Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska ( Forest Service (Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comment) )

Importations of Water Into and Exportations of Water From the Delaware River Basin; Discharges of Wastewater From High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing and Related Activities ( Delaware River Basin Commission (Notice of proposed rulemaking; public hearing))

Notice of Proposed Methodology for the 2022 Delaware River and Bay Water – Quality Assessment Report (Delaware River Basin Commission (Notice of proposed methodology) )

Request for Information on the National Flood Insurance Program’s Floodplain Management Standards for Land Management and Use, and an Assessment of the Program’s Impact on Threatened and Endangered Species and Their Habitats; Public Meeting; Extension of Comment Period (FEMA (Announcement of additional public meeting; extension of comment period))

With President Biden’s Signature, State DOTs Ready to Implement Infrastructure Bill ( AASHTO)

Biden chooses Mitch Landrieu to coordinate infrastructure plan implementation ( NBC News)

The High Stakes of Infrastructure ( The New Yorker)

How Biden’s infrastructure win falls short in one big area ( Politico (Commentary))

Fact Sheet: What the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Mean for American Mobility ( USDOT (Media release))

USDOT Announces Key Priorities, Funding for Public Transportation Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal ( FTA (Media release))

Government Groups Voice Support COVID-19 Funding Flexibility (AASHTO Journal)

Executive Q&A: Biggest Lesson Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic ( Metro Magazine)

NY, NJ, Conn. agree on dividing up federal transit aid ( AP)

On the Horizon: Planning for Post-Pandemic Travel ( APTA (Media release))

Amtrak chief outlines expansion plans with infrastructure spending ( The Hill)

Biden rolls out multibillion-dollar plan to upgrade aging U.S. ports after passage of infrastructure bill ( CNBC)

The Detroit Smart Parking Lab: Mobility Meets Infrastructure ( Detroitisit)

Homeowners on Hook for Repairs After San Diego Airport ‘Free’ Soundproofing ( KNSD-TV)

U.S. unveils roadmap for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050 ( Axios)

America Isn’t Ready for the Electric-Vehicle Revolution ( New York Times (Editorial))

Hawaii Administrative Rules Changed To Allow Electric Vehicles To Use HOV Lanes (Hawaii DOT (Media release))

Ohio DOT Project Helping Revitalize Cleveland Neighborhood ( AASHTO Journal)

A state pollution trading program aims to improve air quality, but critics worry about environmental justice ( Delaware Public Media)

Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities (NPR’s Morning Edition)

Like Basic Income, But for Transportation ( CityLab)

Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates ( WTVT-TV)

How we reported the story on highway displacements ( Los Angeles Times)

Montana Department of Transportation tests a new way to decrease wildlife collisions ( NBC Montana)

LA Metro Installs Early-Warning Earthquake Alerts ( Next City)

Think green – clean your vehicle at a car wash ( LI Herald (Editorial))

Commuting on a bike ( Washington State DOT)

Wyoming Pathways Seeks Project Ideas That Need Federal Funds ( Big Horn Radio Network)

Vehicle noise radar may be coming to Philadelphia ( Axios)

There’s a New 750-Mile Bicycle Route in New York. Take a Look. ( New York Times)

Localities Pose Stricter Rules on E-Scooter Use, But Challenges Remain ( Route Fifty)

U of Minnesota study shows how small changes can make big improvements to pedestrian safety ( KMSP-TV)

Officials across Central Florida push for pedestrian safety ( WKMG-TV)

Lane County sets ambitious goals of safety, reliability with proposed Bicycle Master Plan (Register-Guard)

Research Can Help Micromobility Have a Supersized Effect on Future Transportation ( TRB)

TRB Webinar: Paving the Way Toward Carbon-Neutral Concrete ( TRB)

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Colorado; Control of Emissions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (EPA (Final rule))

FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation ( FTA (Notice))

Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People; Technical Amendments (FAA (Technical amendments) ////br>////br>)

Notice of Intent To Conduct Scoping and To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary ( NOAA (Notice))

Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Gathering Pipelines: Extension of Reporting Requirements, Regulation of Large, High-Pressure Lines, and Other Related Amendments (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Final rule))

AASHTO Praises Passage of Historic Transportation Bill ( AASHTO)

Fact Sheet: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal ( The White House)

EPA tells court it will reconsider air quality standards for ozone ( Reuters)

FHWA 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS ( FHWA (Request for Nominations))

Pandemic milestone: U.S. ends international travel ban, opening the door to vaccinated tourists ( CNBC)

AASHTO’s Tymon Talks Infrastructure on C-Span ( AASHTO Journal)

Public transportation can save the world – if we let it ( The Verge)

The battle over a vast New York park: is this climate resilience or capitalism? ( The Guardian)

Kansas City hopes its vision for airport solar will be ready for takeoff soon ( Energy News Network)

Industry still behind in race for enough truck parking spaces ( FleetOwner)

Pennsylvania Governor Awards $9.5 Million to Reduce Pollutants and Increase Clean Transportation (Pennsylvania Governor’s Office)

Port of Seattle Sets 2040 Net Zero Emissions Target (Ship & Bunker )

AASHTO President: Embrace the “New Normal” of Equity ( AASHTO Journal)

Biden wants to ‘reconnect communities’ cut off by interstates - this infamous Baltimore highway shows what’s at stake ( MarketWatch)

PA Governor Wolf Establishes PA Office of Environmental Justice ( WKOK Radio)

The event that changed the environmental justice movement forever ( Grist)

Delays frustrate White House environmental justice advisers (E&E News )

California desert high-speed rail line could block sheep, mountain lions. Democrats want more crossings. ( Merced Sun-Star)

How Minneapolis’ simple change to newly constructed boulevards will improve water quality ( MinnPost)

Hundreds of SCDOT employees participating in “Grab a Bag SC” litter pickup Tuesday ( WOLO-TV)

NCDOT Wildflower Program among the most recognized in the country ( WGHP-TV)

ARDOT Rolls Out Anti-Litter Campaign With Keep It Clean, Arkansas Video ( Arkansas DOT (Media release))

Wisconsin DOT Unveils Dual Language Signs ( WJFW-TV)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is setting new standards for public art ( The Points Guy)

New and expanded trail system in north Shelby County, Alabama ( Bham Now)

Online Survey To Gather Comments on Hawaii Bikeway Needs ( Hawaii DOT (Media release))

COP26 Presents Historic Opportunity for a More Sustainable Future, Say Presidents of U.S. National Academies ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)

Transit and Micromobility ( TRB)

TRB Webinar: Creature Comforts - Designing Terminal Restrooms and Ancillary Spaces ( TRB)

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Arizona Department of Transportation Final FHWA Audit Report ( FHWA (Notice) )

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Last Chance Grade Permanent Restoration Project on Interstate 101, in Del Norte County, California ( FHWA (Notice))

National Wetland Plant List (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Subcommittee Meeting – December 2021 ( EPA (Notice of public meeting))

Announcement of the Board of Directors for the National Environmental Education Foundation ( EPA (Notice of appointment and reappointment; correction))

Deadline Extension for Regional Roundtable Discussions Regarding ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ ( Corps of Engineers and EPA (Notice of events; extension of deadline request for nominations))

Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program: Proposal To Find That Ohio Has Satisfied Conditions on Earlier Approval (NOAA and EPA (Notice of proposed finding; request for comments) )

Hazardous Materials: Suspension of HMR Amendments Authorizing Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Notice of Competitive Offer for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the State of Arizona ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID–19 Pandemic ( CDC (Notice))

Requirement for Negative Pre- Departure COVID–19 Test Result or Documentation of Recovery From COVID–19 for All Airline or Other Aircraft Passengers Arriving Into the United States From Any Foreign Country ( CDC (Notice of agency amended order))

Requirement for Airlines and Operators To Collect and Transmit Designated Information for Passengers and Crew Arriving Into the United States; Requirement for Passengers To Provide Designated Information ( CDC (Notice of agency order))

AASHTO Disappointed with Yet another Transportation Bill Extension ( AASHTO News )

Here’s what’s in the bipartisan infrastructure bill ( CNN )

Buttigieg defends bipartisan infrastructure bill, ‘optimistic’ it will pass ( ABC News)

U.S. Supreme Court to hear bid to curb federal power to limit carbon emissions ( Reuters)

Alaska Railroad rescinds employee vaccine mandate just days after announcing policy ( Anchorage Daily News )

FTA Recognizes Outstanding Rural Transit Agencies That Have Gone Above and Beyond for Their Communities Amid the Pandemic ( FTA (Media Release))

Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Releases Additional Detail for Implementing a Safer, More Stringent International Air Travel System ( White House (Media release))

Proposed Legislative and Executive Branch Changes to NEPA Process ( JDSupra)

Reconstruction of an urban highway in NC named nation’s top transportation project ( Charlotte Observer)

MoDOT project intends to help flood-prone stretch of Highway 67 rise above traffic woes ( St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

NJ TRANSIT Continues Resiliency Upgrades In Hoboken ( NJ Transit (Media release))

EPA Chief Michael Regan Touts Collaborative Approach of SmartWay Program ( Transport Topics )

FAA Administrator: Freedom to fly brings environmental responsibility (Runway Girl Network )

More Urban Chargers Will Prompt EV Adoption, Experts Say ( Government Technology)

London expands vehicle levy to improve air quality ( Reuters )

Connecticut drivers have paid hundreds of millions in clean air and emissions fees. Where did they go? (Yankee Institute)

States With Highest Portion Of Their CO2 Emissions Coming From Transportation: California, Washington, & Hawaii ( US Department of Energy)

This Squad of Researchers Is a Real-Life Justice League ( Boston University)

Arizona DOT Tests New ‘Watch for Animals’ Placards ( AASHTO Journal)

Keep it Clean, Arkansas campaign launched by ARDOT ( Arkansas DOT )

GDOT’s Wildflower Program provides pop of color along state highways ( WMAZ-TV (Video) )

Environmentalists and Chicago Rockford airport officials beg to differ over the Bell Bowl Prairie ( WREX-TV )

Wetlands are a nature-based solution to climate change ( Vermont Business Magazine (Opinion))

Loss of Fire Lookouts Spurs Questions About Historic Preservation ( Columbia University)

Can a Map Rekindle London’s Love of Walking? ( CityLab)

Massachusetts Considers Letting Electric Bikes in Bike Lanes ( AP )

DC makes roadway changes as part of fall safety campaign to protect pedestrians, bicyclists ( WTOP Radio )

Burlington airport monitoring sound levels following jet-noise complaints ( VTDigger )

Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation Cracking Down On Noise Pollution (WCBS-TV)

A controversial connection? Thomasville Road multi-use trail in Tallahassee draws fire as planners gather input ( Tallahassee Democrat )

San Luis Obispo installs new pedestrian-bicycle bridge as part of Railroad Safety Trail project ( The Tribune)

Orlando Crosswalk Uses Infrared Heat Technology To Detect Pedestrians ( WRBW-TV)

Clearing the Skies with Research on Electric Vehicles ( TRB )

TRB Webinar: Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure (TRB )

Equity in University Research Centers Workshop ( C2SMART Center (Link to registration))

Port Access Route Study: Alaskan Arctic Coast; Reopening of Comment Period (Coast Guard (Notice)

Proposed Consent Decree, Safe Drinking Water Act Claims (EPA (Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment))

Air Plan Approval; NC; Removal of Transportation Facilities Rules for Mecklenburg County (EPA (Proposed rule))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Mayflower Wind Project on the Northeast Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice; request for comments))

Request for Information on NOAA Actions To Advance the Goals and Recommendations in the Report on Conserving and Restoring America The Beautiful, Including Conserving At Least 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters By 2030 (NOAA (Notice))

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – (Proposed rule))

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries (Proposed rule))

Senate unanimously redirects COVID relief money for infrastructure projects ( WIS-TV )

What’s in, and what’s out, as Democrats trim Biden infrastructure bill ( AP)

White House, EPA tout climate wins and goals ahead of COP 26 ( E&E News)

Can the Biden Administration Meet Its Offshore Wind Goals? ( Maritime Reporter and Engineering News )

Billions in environmental justice funds hang in the balance ( AP)

COVID-19 Pandemic: Observations on the Ongoing Recovery of the Aviation Industry ( GAO)

WSDOT Project Keeps Traffic, Fish Moving During Construction ( AASHTO Journal)

Pa. to Pave Road With Asphalt, Recycled Plastic Mixture ( Times Leader )

Downtown Brooklyn’s Greener, Car-Free Future Is Taking Root ( CityLab )

For Uber and Lyft, the Rideshare Bubble Bursts ( New York Times (Opinion))

New Software Puts Rail Freight On Express Track To Net-Zero Emissions ( US Department of Energy)

Fly more, pollute less -- the great aviation conundrum ( France 24 )

Study: Charging Up EVs Costs More Than Filling Up Gas Tanks ( Detroit Free Press )

CDOT issues updated air pollution reduction standard proposal ( Colorado Department of Transportation (Media release))

‘Mobility Justice’: How cities are rethinking public transportation after COVID ( Grist)

Environmental groups say state’s trash reduction plan not strong enough ( WBUR Radio)

WSDOT archaeologist solves mystery of structure under Maple Valley Highway ( KIRO Radio )

Michigan City’s new trail connects the dunes, arts, a wild river and (eventually) Chicago ( South Bend Tribune)

Guide aims to help blind, low-vision pedestrians navigate Montgomery County streets ( Radio WTOP )

R.I. will not try to stop the South Water Street bike lane project ( Boston Globe )

Public comment sought on bike plans in Joplin ( Joplin Globe )

Group seeks to convert old South Dakota railroad line to recreation trail ( AP )

As e-bikes soar in popularity, a proposed Massachusetts law would clarify how and where they can be used ( Boston University Statehouse Program )

SCAG Receives Grant for Go Human Safety Program ( Southern California Association of Governments (Media release))

Confronting a ‘Triple Existential Threat’ - NAM President Victor Dzau Discusses How Health and Medicine Can Respond to Current Crises ( National Academy of Medicine )

Equitably Connecting Rural and Urban Populations ( TRB)

Re-Designation of the Primary Highway Freight System (PHFS) ( FHWA (Notice of extension of comment period) )

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico ( U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions) )

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada ( U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions))

COVID–19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National and San Francisco International Airport for the Winter 2021/2022 Scheduling Season ( FAA (Extension of limited, conditional waiver of the minimum slot usage requirement for international operations only))

Fire Protection for Recreational Vessels (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia (Coast Guard (Notice of availability) )

Notification of Regional Roundtable Discussions Regarding ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ (Corps of Engineers and EPA (Notice of events; request for nominations) )

Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit ( EPA (Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment))

Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings; Green Building Advisory Committee; Notification of Upcoming Web-Based Meetings (GSA (Notice of public meetings))

Federal, State Agencies Ramping Up Pedestrian Safety Efforts ( AASHTO Journal )

Democrats Scramble for Climate Options After Manchin Rejects Clean-Energy Plan ( New York Magazine)

State-level carbon tax climate agreement ‘having a hard time getting off the ground’ ( Fox News)

TSA says 40 percent of workforce unvaccinated ahead of November deadline ( The Hill )

Mayor Eyes COVID Vaccine Mandate for Airport Arrivals During Mardi Gras Season ( Nola.com)

Should Passengers Be Vaccinated or Tested to Fly Within the U.S.? ( New York Times )

How recovery from COVID-19’s impact on energy demand could help meet climate targets ( International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis)

Udall Foundation and Udall Center Hosting Two Virtual Forums on Engagement and Consultation in the NEPA Process (Udall Foundation)

Rural Alaska needs new bridges as permafrost thaws and crossing river ice gets riskier – the infrastructure bill is only a start ( The Conversation)

Michigan must better prepare for electric vehicles to maintain mobility leadership, report says ( Detroit News)

One-fourth of US infrastructure is at risk of floods. These 4 states are in the most peril. ( USA Today)

MBTA plans removal of buses’ overhead wires and a fleet overhaul; transit group isn’t aboard ( Camidge Day )

Governor Murphy and NJ TRANSIT Announce Portal North Bridge Project Construction Award ( State of New Jersey Governor’s Office (Press release))

Southern New England Lawmakers Rally in Support of Initiative to Reduce Transportation Emissions ( ecoRI News)

MTD Unveils Zero Emission Fleet Technology (Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District)

CDOT aims to be “at the forefront” with greenhouse gas rules that would have far-reaching impact ( Denver Post )

LA’s Busy Anchorages Attract Environmentalists’ Scrutiny ( Maritime Executive )

Make electric vehicles lighter to maximize climate and safety benefits ( Nature (Commentary))

Native American tribes push to get Biden’s infrastructure bill passed ( NPR’s Morning Edition )

New York vs. New Jersey: Law, Equity and Politics ( Railway Age)

A climate specialist sees ‘managed retreat’ from the coast a solution for Long Island and beyond ( WSHU Radio )

Researchers work to better understand possible environmental impacts of fracking ( Scripps Media)

Tourism officials say California, Nevada border traffic jams need to be addressed ( KSNV-TV )

How France Turned the Humble Roundabout Into a Showcase for Art ( CityLab)

City designs Neighborhood Bikeway in Billings to make biking and walking safer ( KVTQ-TV )

As e-mobility booms, safety challenges grow ( New York Times )

WSDOT working to improve state’s sidewalk network, address mobility concerns ( KIRO-TV)

Separate paths on W&OD Trail for cyclists and pedestrians unveiled in Falls Church (Tysons Reporter)

New Underpass For Cyclists And Pedestrians Provides Important Connection In West St. Paul ( WCCO-TV)

Accessible trail to be added in Waterworks trail renovations in Montana ( KWYBKFBBKTMF-TV)

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania aims to make streets safer for pedestrians ( WBREWYOU-TV)

Assessment of Technologies for Improving Fuel Economy of Light-Duty Vehicles - Phase 3 Electric Vehicles Workshop ( TRB)

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; November 2021 Teleconference ( Coast Guard (Notice))

Announcement of the Board of Directors for the National Environmental Education Foundation ( EPA)

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification for a Virtual Public Meeting ( EPA (Notice) )

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting ( EPA (Notice) )

Public Meeting/Notice of Availability for Proposed Air Tour Management Plan at Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Muir Woods National Monument; San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; and Point Reyes National Seashore ( FAA (Notice) )

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia (NOAA (Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorization; request for comments on proposed authorization and possible renewal) )

Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Agenda ( White House )

25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds – (CNN)

Failure on infrastructure will hit local governments the hardest (The Hill (Opinion))

Tulsa Transit is now requiring medical exemption forms for riders who want to go maskless on buses ( Public Radio Tulsa )

Transportation Leaders Push Transformative Updates Post-COVID ( Transport Topics)

How Biden’s NEPA plan could change the energy sector ( E&E News )

Winston enviro chair, ex-Trump DOJ official unpacks Biden’s NEPA overhaul ( Reuters)

Reports Highlight Growing Federal Focus on Resiliency ( AASHTO Journal )

Lagging funds leaves Michigan’s aging infrastructure in critical need of funding ( WJRT-TV)

FAA Invests $479.1M in Safety, Sustainable Infrastructure at Airports ( FAA)

After biking boom, some cities beef up infrastructure ( Smart Cities Dive )

Officials outline progress in Cairo river port development ( Capitol News Illinois )

America’s Ports are Preparing Large Infrastructure Projects ( Maritime Executive)

Five Midwest States Plan Build-Out of EV Charging Network ( AASHTO Journal )

Google is updating Maps, Search and other products to help consumers save energy and reduce emissions ( CNBC)

UTA electric buses being outfitted with air quality monitors for better data, better policies. ( KSL.com )

Investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a win for our climate, US workers ( The Hill (Opinion))

Study: Black, Latino Bicyclists in Chicago Face More Ticketing and Less Infrastructure ( WTTW-TV)

New report from Johns Hopkins finds stark transit inequity in Baltimore ( Johns Hopkins University )

Pollution from freight traffic disproportionately impacts communities of color across 52 US cities (American Geophysical Union )

Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill ( AP )

New Chicago River Sensors Give Real-Time Updates On Water Quality ( Block Club Chicago)

Rehab of Former Lackawanna Station in Roxbury Wins Award ( TAPinto Roxbury )

Have you driven along PA Route 6? Find out why you should (NorthcentralPA.com)

More bike paths? Safer sidewalks? Biden’s infrastructure bill has money for them ( Fresno Bee)

New Haven safety plan would prioritize bicyclists, pedestrians and buses ( WSHU Radio)

Ohio DOT is working to make dozens of intersections safer for pedestrians ( WTOL-TV (Video))

With San Francisco transit still struggling, shared bikes and scooters are booming ( San Francisco Examiner )

At the George Washington Bridge Casino, Your Bets Are a Bike Ride Away ( New York Times)

Climate Change and ‘A New Normal of Extremes’ ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions ( Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program (FTA (Notice of Funding Opportunity))

Release of the Draft Policy Assessment for the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards ( EPA (Notice of availability))

Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) Meeting ( EPA (Notification of public meeting))

Proposed Consent Decree; Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment))

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Long Beach Cruise Terminal Improvement Project in the Port of Long Beach, California (NOAA (Notice; issuance of incidental harassment authorization))

AASHTO Continues Fight to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill ( AASHTO Journal )

Transportation Stakeholders Press Congress on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill ( Transport Topics )

Infrastructure bill tangled in D.C. mess ( Land Line (link to podcast) )

States will decide the climate impact of the US infrastructure bill’s road budget ( Quartz)

Supreme Court should revisit its 2006 navigable waters decision ( The Hill (Opinion))

Copper kills up to 99.9% of bacteria on transit surfaces, study finds ( TransLink (Media release))

Heartland Port Authority looking at how to use MoDOT funds for New Missouri River port ( News Tribune)

Freight Groups Press Biden Administration on AV Policy ( Transport Topics)

Idaho law limits how infrastructure bill can aid transit, leaves future riders waiting ( Idaho Statesman)

Trying to cool off neighborhoods with a new kind of road surface ( Arizona State University )

How to Tear Down an Oil Refinery in the Middle of Philadelphia (Bloomberg Green)

Can public transit adjust fast enough to meet Vermont’s emissions deadline? ( VTDigger)

More Companies Pledge ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions to Fight Climate Change, but What Does That Really Mean? ( Governing )

There’s a major gap in the new methane pledge: Agriculture ( Grist )

Nuclear power will be critical in race to cut carbon emissions, Dominion Energy CEO says ( Fortune )

An “attack on American cities” is freezing climate action in its tracks ( Vox)

Existing Laws Offer Environmental Justice Tools, Official Says ( Bloomberg Law)

What will mobility equity look like in practice? ( Cities Today )

Baltimore’s first transit equity analysis seeks to guide federal money to the city’s long-neglected ‘Black Butterfly’ ( Baltimore Sun )

Project Connect panel looks at planning, equity concerns attached to transit system ( Austin Monitor )

National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls ( EPA (Media release))

Environmental groups welcome volunteers back to oyster planting in the Baltimore Harbor for the first time since the pandemic began (Baltimore Sun )

Could giant yoga mats full of plants help clean North Carolina’s dirty lakes and ponds? ( USA Today )

Wildlife crossings integral to Colorado’s transportation future, Gov. Polis says ( Colorado Newsline )

UConn Joins State Initiative to Support Urban Forestry Grant Program ( University of Connecticut (Media release))

Boise proposes new penalties for historic preservation violations ( KTVB-TV )

New Georgia License Plate Supports Historic Preservation ( AllOnGeorgia)

People Are Walking More Than Ever As Mobility Climbs ( GlobeSt.com)

Portland, Maine, Considers Long-Term Closure of Two Roads ( Portland Press Herald )

San Francisco’s downtown bike paths are being remade in the pandemic. This map shows how ( San Francisco Chronicle )

Flagstaff Releases Draft Active Transportation Master Plan For Public Comment ( City of Flagstaff )

States Step Up Efforts to Protect People Walking Amid Surge in Unsafe Driving During Pandemic ( Governors Highway Safety Association (Media release))

Racial Equity Addendum to Critical Issues in Transportation ( TRB )

TRB Webinar: Air Quality Impact Models for Electric Vehicle Fleets ( TRB)

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice))

Draft FY 2022–2026 Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan ( EPA (Notice of availability; request for public comments) )

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Oct 2021 Teleconference ( Coast Guard (Notice) )

Safety Zone; Columbia River Outfall Project, Columbia River, Vancouver, WA ( Coast Guard (Temporary final rule) )

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

AASHTO Signs Letter Urging Passage of Infrastructure Bill ( AASHTO Journal)

Pelosi Says House Will Take Up $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Thursday ( New York Times)

Here’s what’s in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that the House aims to pass – and how it’s paid for ( MarketWatch)

These Republicans helped craft the infrastructure bill. They might not vote for it. ( Politico)

States Use Hurricane Ida Damage to Push Infrastructure Bill ( Stateline)

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Valley traffic returns and carbon emissions rise ( KTAR Radio)

SFO becomes first US airport to mandate vaccinations for all workers ( The Hill)

Longer mass transit commutes in NYC linked to higher coronavirus rates, study says ( Staten Island Advance)

Idaho law limits how infrastructure bill can aid transit, leaves future riders waiting ( Idaho Statesman)

New Yorkers sound off at MTA’s first congestion pricing public hearing ( amNew York)

The case for funding bike infrastructure (Vox)

Will controversial Book Cliffs Highway proposal increase tourism or boost oil and gas production? ( Salt Lake Tribune)

Florida needs infrastructure built to last ( Herald Tribune (Opinion))

Gov. Wolf Announces ‘Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021,’ Calls for Statewide Action Now on Climate Change ( Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)

Massachusetts utilities propose plans to ramp up electric vehicle infrastructure ( Energy News Network)

Growing a zero-emissions transportation network in Cincinnati ( GreenBiz)

American Airlines Partners with Bill Gates and Puts up $100 Million for Green Tech Research (AviationPros)

Why the Most Populous U.S. County Just Ended Oil and Gas Drilling ( CityLab)

D.C.-area leaders consider prioritizing equity in transportation and land use planning ( Washington Post)

NYSDOT Wraps Up Pedestrian Safety Improvement Projects ( AASHTO Journal)

As SUVs and trucks get bigger, more cyclists and pedestrians die on Colorado roads ( KUSA-TV)

Bike Paths On Super Highways? ( EHS Today)

Hardly a peep over return of Bird scooters ( Columbia Missourian)

King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment ( Bellevue Reporter)

County considers pilot program to allow e-bikes on Warren County Bikeway ( PostStar)

MDOT State Highway Administration Launches New Project To Enhance Bicycle Safety ( WJZ-TV)

Regional project seeks to improve walking, bicycle, transit options ( News Tribune)

Chicago looks to add 100 miles of bike lanes by end of 2022 ( Chicago SunTimes)

Active transportation requires a lot of planning, preparation ( Daily Herald (Commentary))

Agency of Transportation Announces 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Opportunity ( Vermont Agency of Transportation (Media release))

Racial Equity Addendum to Critical Issues in Transportation ( TRB)

Paths to Biking, Walking Improvements Supported by Wealth of Research ( TRB)

TRB’s Transportation Explorers Podcast ( TRB)

Webinar: Transportation Resilience Metrics ( TRB)

Climate Resilience: Options to Enhance the Resilience of Federally Funded Roads and Reduce Fiscal Exposure ( GAO)

Fostering Equity in the Practice of Travel Demand Management ( Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Link to webinar registration))

Ready or Not, Here They Come: Preparing for the electric vehicle transformation. (Texas A&M Transportation Institute Thinking Transportation podcast )

Notification of Public Meetings of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Particulate Matter Panel ( EPA (Notice))

Request for Nominations for the 2022 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Notice))

Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting Notice for the Research, Development & Technology Forum ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice of public meeting))

Port Access Route Study: Seacoast of New Jersey Including Offshore Approaches to the Delaware Bay, Delaware (Coast Guard (Notice of availability of draft report; request for comments))