FHWA Repeals Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tracking Rule (Engineering News-Record)
A forthcoming Supreme Court decision could limit agencies’ duty to consider environmental harms (Grist)
EPA, Corps to hold input sessions on ‘waters of the US’ (North Carolina Coastal Federation)
Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy (The Conversation (commentary))
DOI Implements Unprecedented 14-Day NEPA Review Process Under National Energy Emergency EO (Holland and Knight (commentary))
Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur (East Bay Times)
Update on FEMA Ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (Homeland Security Today)
What if Transport Sustainability Focused on People, Not Cars? (Cubic Transportation Systems (commentary))
NHTSA Introduces New Automated Vehicle Framework (AASHTO Journal)
Future of Maine’s electric vehicle charging network in limbo as federal changes loom (Maine Monitor)
U.S. charging infrastructure deployment through 2024 (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Accelerating The Electric Vehicle Transition (Ceres (conference announcement))
EPA Continues to Dismantle Environmental Justice Office, Announces Plans to Terminate Nearly 300 Employees (Inside Climate News)
Transportation Ride Sharing and Ride Planning in Rural Areas - GoEverywhere App (Florida Atlantic University)
Earth Day: A Journey Towards Mobility Equity And Environmental Justice (Forbes (opinion))
Planned closure of federal center in Georgia triggers worries about ability to monitor water quality (Georgia Recorder)
City of Charlottesville’s Urban Forest Management Plan (City of Charlottesville (media release, link to pdf))
NHTSA Enacts Stricter State Bicycling Safety Standards (Cycling West)
Former Brilliant Branch rail line in Pennsylvania to be converted to public trail (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Indego Bike Share Program Marks 10 Years & Over 8 Million Rides with Anniversary Celebration (City of Philadelphia (media release))
Docked Bikeshare Trips – March 2025 (Bureau of Transportation Statistics (media release))
Sustainable climate policies can benefit both environment and social justice, researchers say (University of Michigan)
Port Cleaner Trucks and Environmental Justice in the Greater New York Area (Science of The Total Environment)
Final Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances From New Unit Set-Asides for 2024 Control Periods (EPA (Notice of data availability))
Notice of Public Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (National Invasive Species Council (Notice))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting (Surface Transportation Board (Notice))
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Slashes Biden-Era Greenhouse Gas Rule (US Department of Transportation (media release))
President Trump Unleashes Permitting Technology for the 21st Century (The White House (media release))
FEMA Ends Resilient Infrastructure Program, Rescinding $882M in Funding (Engineering News Record)
What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)
Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brake on Clean Trucks Enforcement (Transport Topics)
NY Governor urged to ditch New York’s e-vehicle mandate (The Center Square)
25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising (Florida International University News)
Vital to wildlife, water quality and flood defense, wetlands are losing ground. Literally. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Toolkit Integrating Nature into Urban Planning Now Available (Boulder County, CO Government (media release))
Trahlyta’s grave in Georgia (Archaeology & Metal Detecting Magazine)
What’s Killing So Many Pedestrians? (Governing)
Why the Best Bike Lanes Always Get Blamed (CityLab (perspective))
Congress reintroduces bipartisan legislation for bike and pedestrian safety funding expansion (National Association of Counties (media release))
Supply Chains for the Future Electricity System (National Academies)
Rescinding the Definition of ‘‘Harm’’ Under the Endangered Species Act (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments))
National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure (FHWA (Final rule))
Notice of Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Meeting (Surface Transportation Board (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; Washington; Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, General Air Quality Regulations (EPA (Final rule))
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancy (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))
AASHTO’s President Speaks at APTA Mobility Conference (AASHTO Journal)
Clearing the Air: SCOTUS Hears Two Significant Clean Air Act Venue Cases (Yale Journal of Regulation (commentary))
Wisconsin cities developing climate action plans to reach long-term sustainability goals (Wisconsin Public Radio)
Three ways American cities can become more flood-resilient and beautiful (Yale Climate Connections)
Leveraging Investments in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Maximize Public Benefits (Resources)
How waste management technology is shaping the future of urban sustainability (Indiana Daily Student)
Think tank uses real time traffic data to pinpoint biggest polluters, maps blueprint to cut emissions (The Print)
How does the Clean Air Act work? (The Week (commentary))
Bradley International Airport Becomes First Airport in U.S. to Be ‘Autism Double-Checked’ Certified (State Aviation Journal)
EPA withholds $85 million meant to fund environmental justice projects in Oregon (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Impact of urban public transportation expansion on carbon emission reduction: Addressing public participation gaps (Journal of Cleaner Production)
Dixon, Illinois converting old rail bridge into new bike and pedestrian path over Rock River (Philadelphia Gay News)
Quiet Zones: How Communities Can Safely Reduce Train Noise (National League of Cities)
Implementation of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) into Transportation Infrastructure Inspection (NCHRP (webinar))
Effectiveness of Short Solid Barriers to Reduce Noise Generated by Different Types of Highway Vehicles (Maryland Department of Transportation (link to pdf))
USDOT’s Duffy Discusses Reauthorization at EPW Hearing (AASHTO Journal)
USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics Updates National Transportation Statistics 3/31/2025 (USDOT Bureau (bulletin))
EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulatory Agenda: The Complete Set of EPA’s 31 Actions and Affected Environmental Regulations (Pillsbury Insights (commentary))
Where battery and hydrogen-powered trains are coming to US commuter rail (Smart Cities Dive)
Governors Making the Grade on Infrastructure (National Governors Association (commentary))
Burlington County and NJDEP Holding Three Public Workshops For Climate Change Resiliency Planning (Burlington County, NJ (media release))
Facing threats from Trump and tariffs, is NC's EV transition in trouble? (USA Today Network)
Republican Plan to Kill California’s EV Policies Hits Senate Snag (New York Times)
The future of electric vehicles (EVs): Trends, challenges and Innovations (London Daily.News)
Trump Says He’ll Weaken GHG Standards for Cars, Light Trucks (Transport Topics)
Trump is cutting the nation’s environmental programs. Here are the health risks to Americans. (Los Angeles Times)
More Thoughts on Why the Congressional Review Act Applies to EPA “Waivers” of Clean Air Act Preemption (Yale Journal of Regulation (commentary))
Is EPA under-monitoring air quality in non-white areas? (Environtech Online)
Michigan DOT crews, other agencies respond to historic ice storm (Talking Michigan Transportation)
The Retro Subway Map That Design Nerds Love Makes a Comeback (New York Times)
Houston Parks Board president wants expansion of pathways for cyclists and pedestrians (Houston Public Media)
National Advocacy Organizations Collaborate to Launch Online eBike Safety Course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation (media release))
AASHTO Comments on Proposed NEPA Rules Delegation (AASHTO Journal)
ASCE Issues 2025 National Infrastructure ‘Report Card’ (AASHTO Journal)
FEMA set for elimination, Noem says, amid bipartisan House reform proposal (Government Executive)
Why Energy and Environmental Policy Matters More Than You Think (Institute for Energy Research (commentary))
Corps and EPA Rescind Biden Wetland Guidance – Move to Revise “Waters of the United States” Definition (Morris, Manning and Martin, LLP (commentary))
Trump plan would hobble the National Environmental Policy Act (Montana Public Radio)
US Transportation Secretary advocates for enhancing pipeline safety (World Pipelines)
White House signs Executive Order Examining State and Local Preparedness (National Association of Counties)
Town of Brookline Awarded $100,000 in Grant Funds to Build Climate Resilience (Town of Brookline, MA)
New York’s Plan to Build Public Renewable Energy (New York Focus)
Electric vehicles offer a smart and cost-effective path forward for Florida (Tallahassee Democrat (opinion))
Pilot, GM, and EVgo Scale EV Charging for Interstate and Long-Distance Travel (E&E Leader (media release))
Justices Hear Case on Clean Air Act Appeals Process (C-SPAN (video))
Big Sky’s greenhouse gas emissions rise while Sustainability Network Organization seeks solutions (Explore Big Sky)
BLM approves southwest Wyoming carbon sequestration project (Bureau of Land Management (media release))
Florida governor announces millions in grants to improve water quality, supply across Florida (WJXT-TV)
Scientists reveal new insights into Kentucky's water quality challenges (University of Kentucky)
Wetland restoration; leave it to beavers (KOBI-TV)
Dominion Energy to continue cutting trees in Vienna area but ‘pause’ plans for rest of W&OD Trail (FFXnow)
New map shows safe areas to see wildflowers (Texas DOT (media release))
2025 Park Visitation: Prepare for the Unexpected (National Parks Conservation Association (blog))
Watercolor posters are replacing advertisements in BART stations. Here’s why (San Francisco Chronicle)
AASHTO Touts Latest Bike Guide at Nat’l Bike Summit (AASHTO Journal)
Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Management System (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice; issuance of advisory bulletin))
New AASHTO Census Data Set for Transportation Planning (AASHTO Journal)
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and NJ Gov. Phil Murphy tour site of I-80 sinkhole in Wharton (WABC-TV)
Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. States look for other ways to pay for roads and bridges. (AP)
City’s First Vertiport, Coming to Port San Antonio (KLRN-TV (video))
EVs and charging stations gain ground in Adirondack communities due to rebates (Adirondack Explorer)
ADOT-sponsored research tests environmental risks of tire emissions (Arizona State University)
California launches first-in-the-nation satellite project to reduce methane leaks (Green Car Congress)
How the EPA’s environmental about-face could upend California’s climate efforts (Los Angeles Times)
Trump Administration Closes DEI and “Environmental Justice” Arms of EPA (EPA (link to video))
The cost of cutting environmental justice: Who pays the price? (Indianapolis Recorder)
‘Puddles and ditches’: California considers protecting wetlands from Trump order (The Mendocino Post)
The Nation’s Chief Engineers Turn to Nature to Improve Flood Protection (Scientific American)
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Awards $2.1 Million to Support Ecological Restoration Projects (Commonwealth of Massachusetts (media release))
‘Arizona Highways’ Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary (AASHTO Journal)
The complicated relationship between bicycling and urbanism (The Architect’s Newspaper)
SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Statewide Active Transportation Plan (South Dakota Department of Transportation (media release))
Final draft for new active transportation plan available for community input (Sacramento City Express (media release))
Mitigate Exposure to Airborne Diseases through Bus Cabin Air (TRB (webinar))
A systematic framework to reduce urban embodied carbon emissions using urban scale simulation (npj Urban Sustainability)
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Cancellation Notice (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of cancellation of Federal advisory committee meeting))
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Nevada (Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy (Notice of open meeting))
Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Arizona Department of Environmental Quality; Reopening of Comment Period (EPA (Proposed rule; reopening of comment period))
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District; Deschutes National Forest; Deschutes County Oregon; Twin Vegetation Management and Restoration Project; Withdrawal (Forest Service (Notice))
Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (Council on Environmental Quality (Interim final rule; correction))
Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project (Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Notice of Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, Notice of Virtual Public Meeting, and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the SpaceX Falcon 9 Operations at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC–40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida (FAA (Notice of availability, public comment period, and virtual public meeting))
EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History (EPA (media release))
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Rescinds Memos Issued By Biden Administration That Injected Social Justice, Radical Environmental Agenda Into Infrastructure Funding Decisions (U.S. Department of Transportation (media release))
California, New York Affirm Commitment to Green Transportation (Government Technology)
New website launched for Planned Special Events (FHWA Office of Operations (media release))
Upgraded bike lane promises increased safety for pedestrians, cyclists in downtown Atlanta (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Universities Working on Rural Automated Vehicle Study (AASHTO Journal)
Maryland DOT Displays Artifacts from Tubman Dig (AASHTO Journal)
The Growing Challenge of Urban Wildfires (National Academies)
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Public Meetings in 2025 for International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Executive Order)
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Notice; issuance)
Notice of Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) 83 Meeting (Department of State (Notice))
Idaho Panhandle National Forest; Idaho; Idaho Panhandle National Forest Noxious Weed Treatment Project; Withdrawal (Forest Service (Notice; withdrawal))
Hope Solar and Storage Project (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice of intent))
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles; Postponement of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; postponement of effective date)
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2024 Compliance Reporting Deadline (EPA (Final rule))
Gulf of America Renaming (Coast Guard (Final rule))
AASHTO Asks USDOT to Ensure Steady Federal Project Support (AASHTO Journal)
Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges (CBS/AP)
The Trump Administration Transportation Policies: Changes, Impacts, and Strategic Actions (Logistics Viewpoints)
3 questions answered about NEPA under Trump (E&E News)
20-year plan for Alaska Marine Highway envisions better service, if government provides more money (Juneau Empire)
Building resilience is part of Oregon's role in climate-ready infrastructure (Portland Tribune (opinion))
Sustainable aviation fuel’s turbulent future under Trump (International Airport Review (analysis))
Despite Trump rollbacks, experts say electric vehicles are 'here to stay' in America's automotive future (Pennsylvania Capitol-Star)
What's the future of electric vehicle infrastructure in the US? (Scripps News Group)
EVs and the Highway Trust Fund: Five Things to Know (Tax Foundation)
Clean Air Act must be amended to end EPA mandates. We pay for Chicago pollution. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (opinion))
New York's Climate Change Act Raises Constitutional Questions (Paul Hastings (opinion))
California dreamin' shouldn't dictate auto market (Detroit News (editorial))
EPA Reinstates Environmental Justice Staff Amid Workforce Turmoil (Inside Climate News)
$14 million in grants awarded to 14 California conservation and restoration projects (Stormwater Solutions)
Oregon legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
New Oklahoma Roadway Map Celebrates Route 66 (AASHTO Journal)
‘Absolutely awful’ or ‘charming’? Here’s how San Luis Obispo street signs got their funky font (The Tribune)
Archaeology, Conservation, & Preservation (Colonial Williamsburg)
Sacramento to Ventura: California’s Bike Highway Pilot Program Moves Forward (Golden Gate Media)
NYC to overhaul Central Park loop to limit conflicts between bikers, walkers and runners (Gothamist)
Japan cracks down on cellphone use, being intoxicated while cycling (Stripes Okinawa)
Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (Council on Environmental Quality (correction))
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting))
Profile of AASHTO President Garrett Eucalitto (AASHTO Journal (link to video))
The Trump Administration: Developments in Environmental Policy (National Law Review (analysis))
NYC Turns to ‘Micro-hubs’ to Address Package Delivery Woes (Government Technology)
David Kriger — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))
Southwest Airlines Retreats on Clean Fuel and Climate Initiative (Bloomberg Green)
Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) (California State Transportation Agency (media release))
Ending Environmental Justice May Amplify Uneven Pollution Impact (Bloomberg Law News (commentary))
Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure (Rice University (media release))
More cruise traffic in Alaska is followed by more wastewater violations, officials say (Alaska Beacon)
ASLA Developing New Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan for 2026-2030 (American Society of Landscape Architects)
CTA To Build Dog Parks, Playground, Walking Path Under North Side Red Line Tracks (Block Club Chicago)
Help shape the future of walking and biking in Napa County (Press Democrat)
Active Transportation Plan on Hanford, CA Council agenda for adoption (Hanford Sentinel)
Demystifying Carshare in the Twin Cities (Move Minneapolis and HOURCAR (link to webinar registration))
Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (Council on Environmental Quality (Interim final rule; request for comments))
EPA Takes First Step to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule (Transport Topics)
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals. (New York Times)
President Trump’s Executive Orders: Rethinking NEPA Regulations and CEQ’s Role in Federal Environmental Reviews (Vinson and Elkins (commentary))
Hudson Tunnel Project on Track to be Completed by 2035 (Mass Transit)
CA's EV truck future (LAist)
Interior Alaska’s plan to expand electric vehicle infrastructure hits a bump in the road (KUAC Radio)
The World's First Flying Electric Ferry Set to Debut in Lake Tahoe (Government Technology)
Electric vehicle adoption is stumbling, but still growing amid geopolitical clashes (Yale Climate Connections)
AASHTO Issues Paving Concrete Emissions Guide (AASHTO Journal)
California Bill Prioritizes Wildlife Connectivity in Regional Planning (Center for Biological Diversity (media release))
What should I do if I find a cool artifact in the US? (Live Science)
Wisconsin Governor's Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth (Urban Milwaukee)
In Peachtree Corners, Ga., Smart Crosswalk Alerts Vehicles Government Technology (Government Technology)
Micromobility Pilot Project Helps to Grow E-Scooter Support in Eugene, Oregon (Government Technology)
$4.2 Million of Measure A Grant Funding is Now Available for South Coast Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to School (Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (media release))
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notification of enforcement discretion))
Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notification of enforcement discretion))
Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts; Delay of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; delay of effective date))
Mayors Across US Urge Congress Not to Repeal Clean Energy Tax Credits (Inside Climate News)
Donald Shoup, a “towering figure in the world of urban planning” who waged war on free parking, dies at 86 (The Architect’s Newspaper)
A Fix for America’s Infrastructure Paralysis (Governing)
Can a $7B Plan Save the Jersey Shore from Flood Disasters? (Government Technology)
State of Washington moves forward with state-funded EV infrastructure after federal pause (The Spokesman-Review)
Reconciliation bill's potential impact on EV and infrastructure ecosystem (Westlaw Today (commentary))
Blue states hope clean energy plans withstand collision with Trump (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
Green Bay Transit Benefits from Volkswagen Fines (WGBW Radio)
Puzzling out climate change (MIT News)
Advancing empathy and equity through maps (National Geographic (blog))
Oregon considers selling 65 acres of Hayden Island for ODOT conservation (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
U.S. Climate Alliance Releases Guide to Help States Reduce Emissions, Bolster Resilience in Land Use Planning (U.S. Climate Alliance (news release))
3 emerging priorities to build regional resilience to extreme weather (ICF (news release))
Wetlands, groundwater, small streams would lose KY protection under advancing bill (Kentucky Lantern)
Impact of road salt and water softeners on the environment (University of Minnesota News)
Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP (webinar))
Resilient Concrete Insights from the Real World (TRB (webinar))
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles; Delay of Effective Date (National Park Service (Final rule; delay of effective date))
Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Solicitation of applications))
USDOT’s Duffy Speaks at 2025 AASHTO Washington Briefing (AASHTO Journal)
Senate EPW Leaders Set Transportation Priorities for 2025 (AASHTO Journal)
U.S. Chamber’s Davis: ‘Find Areas of Common Agreement’ (AASHTO Journal)
Marcus Molinaro nominated to be next FTA administrator (Mass Transit)
Technology and NEPA: A Roadmap for Innovation (Federation of American Scientists)
WSDOT Ferry to Become Floating Office and Warehouse (AASHTO Journal)
LA’s Toxic Cleanup Is Under a Tight New Deadline (Bloomberg Green Daily)
Trump administration tells states billions in EV charger money is on hold (Washington State Standard)
Wireless Charging Is Coming To Port Of Long Beach (CleanTechnica)
Trump administration environmental justice removals cut across agencies (Government Executive)
Louisiana DOTD Litter Initiative Making Progress (Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (media release))
Building walkable U.S. neighborhoods is harder than it should be (Yale Climate Connections)
Organizers propose Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail (Spectrum News)
A Streamlined, Risk-Based Approach for National Environmental Policy Act Air Quality Analyses (NCHRP (RFP))
A Guide for Preparing Airport Emissions Inventories (ACRP (RFP))
Enhancing urban air quality prediction using time-based-spatial forecasting framework (Science Reports)
Intelligent Blind Crossings for Suburban and Rural Intersections (Mineta Transportation Institute)
Scoping Period Extension for the Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent; extension of comment period))
North Dakota District Court CEQ Order (ND District Court (link to PDF))
Ensuring Reliance Upon Sound Economic Analysis in USDOT Policies Programs and Activities (USDOT (link to pdf))
Podcast: Oklahoma DOT Embraces Geotechnical Changes (AASHTO Journal)
These Roads Aren’t Built for Wilder Weather Driven by Climate Change (Bloomberg Green)
Fearing flight hazards, bill would end some habitat protections at Maine airports (Maine Morning Star)
PGE says it needs to log 5 acres of Portland’s mature forest. City staff are skeptical. (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
Sierra Club poll finds wide support for more transit, walking and biking investments in Maryland (Maryland Matters)
Here's what’s in store to make Rochester transportation safer in 2025 (Democrat and Chronicle)
Evaluating initiatives to combat injustice in transportation (Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment)
Delay of Effective Date for 4 Final Regulations Published by the Environmental Protection Agency Between November 29, 2024 and December 31, 2024 (EPA (Final rule; delay of effective dates))
Six Actions Published by the Environmental Protection Agency With Comment Periods That Closed January 27, 2025, and January 29, 2025; Reopening of Comment Periods (EPA (Notices; reopening of comment periods))
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability (EPA (Notice))
National Wetland Plant List (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness (Presidential Documents (Executive Order))
Traffic on the Rise as Employers Scale Back Remote Work (Government Technology)
Technology Applications for Reducing Low-Visibility Crashes (FHWA Innovator)
Trump Takes Aim at EV Policies With New Energy Order (Transport Topics)
From Scooters to Cars, Feds Give EV Charging a Funding Boost (Government Technology)
Trump Withdraws All Federal Waters From Future Offshore Wind Leasing (Maritime Executive)
New Partnership Tackles Snow Squalls, Supports Safer Winter Travel (Pennsylvania Turnpike (media release))
2024’s Best New U.S. Bikeways (PeopleForBikes)
What Happened to Hanging Out on the Street? (Bloomberg CityLab (commentary))
The best of (Illinois) biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good news (Daily Herald (commentary))
Ten Minnesota cities to receive Active Transportation Planning Assistance (Minnesota DOT (media release))
Public Roads (FHWA (link to PDF))
Can Smart Growth Reduce Vehicle Travel in Rural Communities? (UC Davis National Center for Sustainable Transportation)
The Impacts of Climate Change and Urbanization on Equity Focus Areas, Active Transportation, and Micromobility (Morgan State University (link to PDF))
How the Trump Presidency Could Impact Urban Planning (Planetizen)
USDOT Issues Over $1.3B in FY 2025 RAISE Grants (AASHTO Journal)
Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies to move forward (CBS News)
National Park Service seeks public input on use of powered micromobility devices in parks (National Park Service (media release))
Blueprint for Arterials (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))
Mobile lockers, equitable freight planning, and cargo e-bikes will play roles in urban freight (University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (media release))
L.A. fires have added another concern for potential EV buyers: Power outages. (Los Angeles Times)
Super-sized electric vehicles (EVs) will not solve the climate crisis (PLOS Sustainability and Transformation (opinion))
Detroit Secures Federal Grants to Build Bridges, Connect Communities with Joe Louis Greenway (Michigan Chronicle)
National Park Service Awards $1.25 Million to Recognize Historic Underrepresented Communities (National Park Service (media release))
Where the Wildfire Ends (Slate)
Oklahoma commission continues fight to preserve wetlands (Public Radio Tulsa)
Over $3 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Protect Lake Tahoe Basin (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (media release))
Protecting our past: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers archaeologists at work (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (media release))
Advanced Air Mobility and Community Outreach (TRB (Webinar))
Notice of the Final Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (EPA (Notice of availability))
Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (516 DM 11) (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (516 DM11) (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor; Clark County, NV (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of proposed withdrawal))
Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles (National Park Service, Interior (Proposed rule))
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; January 2025 Virtual Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee virtual meeting))
Notice of Call for Nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
USDOT Announces $544 Million for Locally-Driven Projects to Reconnect Communities (USDOT (media release))
US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency Announce $6M to Support Development of Advanced Biofuels (U.S. DOE & EPA (media release))
FEMA Announces $1.35 Billion to Increase Climate Resilience Nationwide (FEMA (media release))
Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones (Los Angeles Times)
U.S. Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage (WBUR Radio)
Airbus to Invest in Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub (Twin Cities Business)
What Robotaxis Brought San Francisco (CityLab)
ARC Board Adopts Regional Transportation Electrification Plan To Guide EV Infrastructure Investments in Metro Atlanta (Atlanta Regional Commission (media release))
Colorado Announces Funding Pathway Pilot to Encourage EV Charging at Apartments and Condos (Colorado Energy Office (media release))
Do Car-Free Zones Hurt Disabled People? We Asked Experts. (Mother Jones)
Nevada DOT Secures $16.8 Million Federal Grant to Protect Mojave Desert Tortoise and Enhance Motorist Safety (Nevada DOT (media release))
The world's most fascinating transport maps (Daily Mail)
Final Draft Active Transportation Plan Available for Public Review (City of Sonoma (media release))
Carbon Removal at Airports (ACRP)
Carbon Utilization Infrastructure, Markets, and Research and Development: A Final Report (National Academies)
Higher Aircraft Noise Exposure Is Linked to Worse Heart Structure and Function by Cardiovascular MRI (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Impacts of EPA’s finalized power plant greenhouse gas standards (Science (abstract, link to purchase))
California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice))
California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice))
Assessment of Eligible and Ineligible Lands for Consideration as Wilderness Areas, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Everglades National Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Virgin Islands National Park (National Park Service (Notice of intent))
Electric Vehicle Working Group (Department of Energy (Notice of open meeting))
Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation; Extension of Comment Period (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles (National Park Service (Final rule))
Modernizing NEPA Challenge (USDOT Office of the Secretary)
Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series Final Report (USDOT Volpe Center)
U.S. Department of Energy to define sustainable maritime fuel (Transportation Today)
Federal Surface Transportation Agencies Issue Updated Guidance for Section 139 Environmental Review and Permitting Process (National Law Review (opinion))
Exploring Texas Growth as a Test for NEPA and Environmental Justice (Environment+Energy Leader (opinion))
Charting a Course to Greener Highways (FHWA Innovator)
Santa Barbara Airport Attempts to Avoid Drowning (Santa Barbara Independent)
Wisconsin EV owners to pay more taxes to recharge on the road in 2025 (Wisconsin Public Radio)
King County Metro Vanpool to add 120 more electric vehicles (King County (media release))
Rethinking I-94: Bridging Communities, Rebuilding Connections (MSR News Online)
FHWA Issues $125M in Wildlife Crossing Project Grants (AASHTO Journal)
Exploring the controversy behind Navajo Bridge's original name (Arizona DOT (podcast))
San Francisco's 'war on cars' gets even more intense as threats of violence fly (San Francisco Chronicle)
Four New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System (AASHTO Journal)
Radioactive Road in Florida Approved by EPA (ClearTechnica)
California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))
California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (EPA (Notice of decision))
Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))
Public Meetings of the Advisory Committee on Landslides (Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Notice of public meetings))
Whiskeytown Unit, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Proposed rule))
Senate Passes WRDA Bill That Contains TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case (Los Angeles Times)
NEPA Overhaul Likely After D.C. Circuit Court Decision (EHS Daily Advisor (opinion))
Working Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))
Are airports greenwashing their reputations as sustainable? (CBS News Chicago (video))
Reflections from a retiring DOT environmental policy leader (Talking Michigan Transportation (podcast))
Transportation organizations from eight states ask governors to delay electric truck regulations (ROI-NJ)
The Electric Vehicle Transition Could Improve Human Health (Chemical Engineering Progress)
Ahead for EVs: Travel Centers, a Single Charging Standard (Government Technology)
New Emissions Barges Readied to Help California Ports Meet New Rules (Maritime Executive)
Transportation equity data available in newly updated USDOT online tool (Smart Cities Dive)
$4M boost for University of Michigan’s environmental justice hub (Planet Detroit)
Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness (TransitCenter)
When Building Wildlife Crossing Structures, Consider Climate Change (The Wildlife Society)
Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs (Wall Street Journal (video))
Winter Cyclists Test Out New Chicago Bike Lanes (Planetizen)
Developing a Strategy to Evaluate the National Climate Assessment (National Academies)
Effects of American Indian Treaties on Development and Operation of Transportation Facilities (NCHRP)
Fuel shifts reduce most of the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in the United States (Communications Earth & Environment)
Emergencies and the National Environmental Policy Act Guidance (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice))
Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance (FHWA, FRA, and FTA (Notice; request for comments))
Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses and Request for Comment (FTA (Notice of proposed Buy America waiver and request for comment))
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20 Incorporation by Reference (NHTSA (Final rule))
Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Final rule))
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Final rule))
Commercial Driver’s License: Application for Exemption; American Public Transportation Association (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of application for exemption; request for comments))
USDOT Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) Interim Guidelines (Office of the Secretary, DOT (Notice of availability; request for comments))
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations (U.S. Army Corps of (Notice))
Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee (EPA (Notification of public meeting))
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; Bicycling (National Park Service (Final rule))
United States Department of Transportation Maritime Administration; Nuclear Ship Savannah; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Notice; issuance))
Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Liquid and Gas Pipeline Advisory Committees (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Trump Set to Downsize Environment Office, Unless Courts Do First (Bloomberg Law)
DOE Partners with Federal Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors (US Department of Energy (media release))
Critical road, transit and active transportation improvements approved for Thurston County (WA) (The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater)
California Invests $830 Million to Improve Highway Safety, Bridges and Pedestrian Mobility (Times of San Diego)
Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville’s transformational transportation program (Vanderbilt University)
Electric transportation partnership launches in Idaho, states across the West (Idaho Capital Sun)
Electric School Buses Are Helping Out the Grid in Illinois (Government Technology)
Electric recycling trucks to replace diesel fleet in Southeast Michigan, delivering cleaner air, lowering costs and supporting communities (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (media release))
The Journey to Environmental Justice: The Road Ahead (EPA (link to video))
California invests over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities (California Governor’s Office)
The Psychology Of Extreme-Weather Evacuations (Traffic Technology Today (opinion))
VTrans Awards Grants via Mobility Innovation Program (AASHTO Journal)
Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Correction (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions; correction))
Notice of Adoptions of a Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting and Site Visit Schedule (Maritime Administration (Notice))
Announcement of Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Meeting (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice of meeting))
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meetings (National Park Service (Meeting notice))
Notice of Public Meeting for the National Park System Advisory Board (National Park Service (Meeting notice))
House, Senate Agree on WRDA Bill with TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)
New USDOT Climate “Playbook” for Infrastructure (AASHTO Journal)
Outlook on the New Administration: EPA’s Environmental Agenda in the Energy Sector (Vinson and Elkins (opinion))
Maritime Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Improve Movement of Goods Along United States Marine Highways (Maritime Administration (media release))
Is the National Environmental Policy Act About to Be Dramatically Transformed? (Stanford Law School - Stanford University (commentary))
At Southern Border, California governor announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development and new efforts to bolster border security (California Governor’s Office)
How Eliminating Cycling Infrastructure May Affect Safety (Canada) (Lexology (opinion))
Georgia DOT takes critical step in modernizing state's transportation infrastructure while expanding broadband access to rural and underserved communities (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))
Some 'eco-friendly' de-icers are as harmful as road salt, so what else is there? (The Weather Network)
Slower Traffic, Quieter Streets Improve Urban Life (Pyschiatrist.com)
RTD owns an old rail line to Boulder. It may become a bicycle trail. (Colorado Public Radio)
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs (The Conversation)
IUTRC partners with NYC DOT on $16M federal funded mobility innovation projects (City University of New York (media release))
Reducing Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Decision Tool and Design Guidelines (NCHRP)
Unraveling the relation between carbon emission and carbon footprint: A literature review and framework for sustainable transportation (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)
Estimating emissions reductions with carpooling and vehicle dispatching in ride-sourcing mobility (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)
Rights of Way (National Park Service (Final rule))
Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA (National Park Service (Notice))
Program Comment on Stewardship and Management of National Park Service Mission 66-Era Facilities (1945–1972) (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Notice of approval of program comment))
Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington (Coast Guard (Final rule))
Transportation of Fuel for Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability; record of decision))