Modernizing NEPA Challenge (USDOT Office of the Secretary)

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

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

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

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

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

Charting a Course to Greener Highways (FHWA Innovator)

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

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

How US Communities Are Building Resilience Against Flooding (Planetizen)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radioactive Road in Florida Approved by EPA (ClearTechnica)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness (TransitCenter)

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Cyclists Test Out New Chicago Bike Lanes (Planetizen)

Controversy erupts over Bay Bridge LED light installation (SFGate)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court appears likely to curb environmental law after arguments (The Hill)

Trump Set to Downsize Environment Office, Unless Courts Do First (Bloomberg Law)

DOE Partners with Federal Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors (US Department of Energy (media release))

The oil railway that launched a Supreme Court NEPA war (E&E News)

Critical road, transit and active transportation improvements approved for Thurston County (WA) (The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater)

Check out Ventura's Surfers Point where construction is underway (VC Star)

California Invests $830 Million to Improve Highway Safety, Bridges and Pedestrian Mobility (Times of San Diego)

NJ Transit Breaks Ground For Facility To Store Equipment To Protect Against Flooding (Trains)

Vanderbilt embraces campus benefits of Nashville’s transformational transportation program (Vanderbilt University)

Electric transportation partnership launches in Idaho, states across the West (Idaho Capital Sun)

Electric School Buses Are Helping Out the Grid in Illinois (Government Technology)

EV Driver Survey Sees Owners Staying Loyal to Battery Models (Bloomberg)

Electric recycling trucks to replace diesel fleet in Southeast Michigan, delivering cleaner air, lowering costs and supporting communities (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (media release))

Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards (CBS News)

The Journey to Environmental Justice: The Road Ahead (EPA (link to video))

California invests over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities (California Governor’s Office)

How MPOs can advance transportation resilience to extreme weather (ICF)

The Psychology Of Extreme-Weather Evacuations (Traffic Technology Today (opinion))

NOAA makes $20 million available for habitat restoration, resilience for tribes and underserved communities (NOAA (media release))

NYC Mayor unveils $150M plan to transform 5th Avenue into pedestrian-centered boulevard (Gothamist)

San Francisco, Paris Named Best Cities for Urban Transportation (CityLab)

VTrans Awards Grants via Mobility Innovation Program (AASHTO Journal)

‘This bridge is going to save lives': W&OD Trail crossing opens in Reston, Virginia (WRC-TV video)

Washington ranked most bike-friendly state in the nation (KNDO-TV)

Parks and Other Recreational Uses on Airport Property (ACRP)

Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Project - Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement Project, New York, New York (FTA (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Condensed Environmental Assessment, Request for Public Comment, and Notice of Opportunity To Request a Public Meeting for Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, IL (FAA (Notice))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Correction (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions; correction))

Notice of Adoptions of a Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))

Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting and Site Visit Schedule (Maritime Administration (Notice))

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

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meetings (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

Notice of Public Meeting for the National Park System Advisory Board (National Park Service (Meeting notice))

House, Senate Agree on WRDA Bill with TIFIA Reform (AASHTO Journal)

New USDOT Climate “Playbook” for Infrastructure (AASHTO Journal)

Outlook on the New Administration: EPA’s Environmental Agenda in the Energy Sector (Vinson and Elkins (opinion))

Maritime Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Improve Movement of Goods Along United States Marine Highways (Maritime Administration (media release))

Is the National Environmental Policy Act About to Be Dramatically Transformed? (Stanford Law School - Stanford University (commentary))

NVCOG Offers Climate Resilience Infrastructure Project Meetings (Town Times)

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly. Injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions. (The Conversation)

At Southern Border, California governor announces new Port-of-Entry construction to spur economic development and new efforts to bolster border security (California Governor’s Office)

How Eliminating Cycling Infrastructure May Affect Safety (Canada) (Lexology (opinion))

No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025 (Electrek)

The Developing World Is Buying $180,000 E-buses on the Cheap (Bloomberg)

Georgia DOT takes critical step in modernizing state's transportation infrastructure while expanding broadband access to rural and underserved communities (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))

Some 'eco-friendly' de-icers are as harmful as road salt, so what else is there? (The Weather Network)

Va. Dept. of Transportation estimates Hurricane Helene debris cleanup will take 3 to 6 months (Virginia Mercury)

Here’s how remotely operated explosives help Utah handle avalanche mitigation (KTVX-TV)

What does Pittsburgh sound like? Artist gathers local audio scenes for new airport artwork (WESA Radio)

$61.2 million Brattleboro bridge set to end 175 years of traffic tie-ups (VT Digger)

Slower Traffic, Quieter Streets Improve Urban Life (Pyschiatrist.com)

Wellington (FL) Unveils New Bike Map Complete With Safety Tips (Town-Crier)

RTD owns an old rail line to Boulder. It may become a bicycle trail. (Colorado Public Radio)

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs (The Conversation)

IUTRC partners with NYC DOT on $16M federal funded mobility innovation projects (City University of New York (media release))

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience: A Guide (NCHRP)

Reducing Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Decision Tool and Design Guidelines (NCHRP)

Design Options to Reduce Conflicts Between Turning Motor Vehicles and Bicycles: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

Unraveling the relation between carbon emission and carbon footprint: A literature review and framework for sustainable transportation (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Estimating emissions reductions with carpooling and vehicle dispatching in ride-sourcing mobility (NPJ Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

Rights of Way (National Park Service (Final rule))

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

Program Comment on Stewardship and Management of National Park Service Mission 66-Era Facilities (1945–1972) (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Notice of approval of program comment))

Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Transportation of Fuel for Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability; record of decision))

Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules (Transport Topics)

DC Circuit Questions Validity of Longstanding Council for Environmental Quality Regulations Implementing NEPA (National Law Review (commentary))

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Climate Action Strategy Playbook to Help Communities Across America Reduce Emissions (USDOT (media release))

50 Years of EPA’s Automotive Trends Report (EPA (media release))

NOAA, U.S. Department of Transportation team up to advance climate-smart transportation (NOAA (media release))

Silicon Valley transit agency funds community growth near train stations (San Jose Spotlight)

Paris to Replace Parking Spaces With Trees (CityLab)

Cycling Infrastructure in the U.S.: How Each State Is Building Better Bike Ports for a Greener Future (PEX Cycling News (commentary))

We should appreciate Madison’s climate-conscious urban planning. Sustainability improves quality of life. (Daily Cardinal (opinion))

USC study shows which street network designs are more resilient to disasters (University of Southern California)

Transit Workforce Development: Actions to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Buses (GAO (media release))

Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after lawsuit derailed it (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Arizona implements new air quality warning system (KPHO-TV (video))

Colorado governor’s transportation vision: Fewer car trips and doubling bicycle, transit, and walking by 2035 (CPR News)

Native American translations are being added to more US road signs to promote language and awareness (AP)

Environmental Justice Plan (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)

Understanding Passengers With Disabilities And How Airports Can Help (International Airport Review)

Michigan DOT receives Pollinate Program Grant in Calhoun County (Michigan DOT (media release))

The future of California rest stops is coming for Interstate 5 (SF Gate)

Baltimore requests $100M to start reforming the ‘Highway to Nowhere’ (Baltimore Banner)

Ahead of the L.A. Olympics, Officials Focus On Lone Drivers (Government Technology)

In Italy’s Motor City, Car-Free Options Are Growing (CityLab)

Sidewalk-Conditions Map Sought By Pedestrian, Bicycle Advocates In Arlington County, Virginia (ARLnow)

ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists (Annandale Today)

Virtual Fireside Chat with Stanford Transportation’s Departing Executive Director, Brian Shaw (Association for Commuter Transportation (link to registration))

Protecting Transportation Employees and the Traveling Public from Airborne Diseases (TCRP/NCHRP)

Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Diseases for Public Transportation Passengers and Employees: Executive Summary (TCRP/NCHRP)

Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles (NCHRP)

Airport Energy Resilience Roadmap (ACRP (webinar))

Global Pathways to Net-Zero: Behavioral, Social, and Technological Research and Innovation Strategies for Transportation Decarbonization: Summary of the Seventh EU-U.S. Transportation Research Symposium: Proceedings of a Symposium (TRB)

Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice (National Academies)

The Bike Bus Project: Research Explores Active Transportation to School (Portland State University (media release))

Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Department of the Air Force (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusions))

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (EPA (Final rule))

Notice of Request for Information; Downscaled Climate Projection Datasets Available To Be Considered for Use in the Sixth National Climate Assessment (Office of Science and Technology Policy (Request for Information))

Hot Springs National Park; Use of Thermal Water and Commercial Passenger-Carrying Vehicles (National Park Service (Proposed rule))

Notice of Availability of Final Designation of Certain Stormwater Discharges Within Two Watersheds in Los Angeles County, California Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act (EPA (Notice of availability))

Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures (FAA (Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments))

Aviation Security Advisory Committee; Public Meeting; Correction (Transportation Security Administration (Notice))

Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice of public meeting))

National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee (FAA (Solicitation of nominations for appointment to the BCWA Advisory Committee))

FHWA Issues State DOTs Low Carbon Materials Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Under Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation Priorities (CityLab)

What the 2024 Election Could Mean for Transportation Policy (Governing)

Voters Approved $27.4 Billion to Support Better Biking in 2024 (People for Bikes.org)

USACE, Puerto Rico Plan Flood Zone Relocation Project (AASHTO Journal)

Advances In AI Promise Up-To-The-Minute Roadway Flooding Info (Stormwater Report)

Caltrans Implements New Airspace Property Requirements Including Ending Open Storage Near State Highway Infrastructure (California DOT (media release))

NCDOT’s Flood-Alert Tools Averted Crashes On I-40 (North Carolina DOT (media release))

State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers (Axios)

2024 Transportation Annual Technology Baseline Update Now Available (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (media release))

EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning (Transport Topics)

Regulatory Outlook for Vehicle & Engine Emissions Standards Following the 2024 Presidential Election (Gibson Dunn (commentary))

Study offers insight into transportation access disparities in Appalachia (Catalyst University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies)

FHWA Issues More ER Funds for Hurricane Recovery (AASHTO Journal)

Arizona preparing to close state highways for winter season (KOLD-TV)

Arkansas DOT Receives $1 Million Grant To Improve Road Trash Removal (KARK-TV)

Abandoned golf course now stores stormwater, helps protect homes from flooding (Yale Climate Connections)

Verrazzano-Narrows bridge celebrates 60th anniversary: Check out these amazing photos (silive.com)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles – the top companies that lead the historic preservation of transportation (The Cheyenne Post)

Knoxville, TDOT working to create more protection for bikers and pedestrians on Henley Bridge (WBIR-TV (video))

Sonoma seeks feedback on active transportation initiatives (Sonoma Index Tribune)

This simple fix could make streets so much safer (Fast Company)

Accommodating Peer-to-Peer Carsharing at Airports: A Guide (TRB (ACRP))

Active Traffic Management Strategies: A Planning and Evaluation Guide (TRB (NCHRP))

Developing a Planning and Evaluation Guide for Active Traffic Management Strategies (TRB (NCHRP))

Marine Board Fall Meeting 2024 (TRB)

Federal Land Management Agency Planning Webinar (USDOT)

Requirements To File Notice for Meteorological Towers and Other Wind Energy Systems (FAA (Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM))

Notice of Availability of Interim Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Guidance as Revised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (FHWA (Notice of availability of Interim Guidance; request for comment))

Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnership Project Delivery Including Value for Money or Comparable Analyses; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Build America Bureau and FHWA (Proposed guidance, request for comments))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (FHWA (Notice))

National Shipper Advisory Committee - December 2024 Meeting (Federal Maritime Commission (Notice))

Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice))

USACE, Washington State Agree to River Basin Studies (AASHTO Journal)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WNYC Science Friday (podcast))

USDOT Sends $43 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage in National Forests and a National Park Caused by Hurricane Helene (FHWA (media release))

Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans (The Pennsylvania State University)

How bicycle infrastructure in Sacramento aims to create safer roads (KXTV-TV)

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure (Transport Topics)

Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers (InsideEVs)

Vehicle-to-grid response to a frequency contingency in a national grid (Sustainable Mobility and Transport (solicitation of manuscripts))

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll (AP)

California Approves Tighter Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Policy (KCRA-TV)

Here’s what’s in the new Mass. climate and clean energy bill (WBUR Radio)

Expanded emissions regulations to be enforced in California ports starting in 2025 (Baird Maritime)

Emissions choke. Here’s how the EPA is trying to help Utah clear its lungs. (Deseret News)

Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference (Port of Oakland (media release))

Idaho’s first wildlife overpass wins national highway award (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network (Rails to Trails Conservancy)

Road Ecologists Want You to Fall In Love with Infrastructure (Science Friday)

Mad River Valley (VT) Active Transportation Path planning work continues (The Valley Reporter)

Utah's vision for air mobility by 2034 involves hailing an air taxi like it's an Uber (KUTV-TV)

Comprehensive walkability assessment of urban pedestrian environments using big data and deep learning techniques (Scientific Report)

TR News October–December 2024 (TRB)

Exploring Airport Employee Commuting and Transportation Needs (ACRP)

Empowering Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Sensory Disabilities (TRB (webinar))

Future cities demand smart and equitable infrastructure resilience modeling perspectives (Natural Hazards)

Exploring the Synergies of Energy Implications, Travel Demand, and Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Management for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles (Natural Hazards)

Renewal Package From the State of Texas to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State (FHWA (Notice of proposed MOU and request for comments))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Forest Service (Notice of adoption of multiple categorical exclusions))

Maritime Administration Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting (Maritime Administration (Notice))

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting (Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies; Correction (U.S. Coast Guard (Notice))

Charter Renewal for the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (notice))

Winners Named for 2024 America’s Transportation Awards (AASHTO Journal)

FAA will keep meteorologists at key traffic centers (USA Today)

Taxing Transportation Is One Great Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions (Bloomberg Law (commentary))

WVDOT Switching to Pavement Preservation Strategy (AASHTO Journal)

NCTD breaks ground on $8 million hydrogen fueling station project (Mass Transit)

Phoenix cool pavement study shows technology tradeoffs (Smart Cities Dive)

Transportation Resilience with Aimee Flannery, Jacobs' Global Principal – Transportation Risk & Resiliency (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

How GPS-Enabled Fog Device Helps Railways Ensure Safe Winter Operations (Railway Supply)

6 new hybrid ferries part of Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan (Coast Alaska)

The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain (WWNO Radio)

DOE Announces Collaboration With Tribal Leaders To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Strengthen National Security (Department of Energy (media release))

'I really appreciate them': GRR implementing sign language boards in airport (WXMI-TV)

NOAA’s Equity Framework (NOAA)

Iowa DOT Touts Benefits of ‘Snow Corn Fence’ Program (AASHTO Journal)

San Francisco’s surprisingly difficult quest to turn a century-old highway into a park (Grist)

Could more creative road signs help protect grizzly bears? (Wyoming Public Radio)

Chesapeake Bay shows slight increase in water quality (Shore Daily News)

The Answer to Making Cities More Family-Friendly? Courtyards. (CityLab)

Tribal discoveries, wildlife protection propel ITD projects to national awards (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Mississippi DOT recognizes October as Archaeology Month in Mississippi (Mississippi Department of Transportation (media release))

Active Transportation Infrastructure Plan underway for Belfast, ME. (Penobscot Bay Pilot)

Texas strategizing plans to enhance mass, active transit statewide (KXAN-TV)

In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA (CleanTechnica)

Is Denver’s Big Bet on E-Bikes Paying Off? (CityLab)

Envisioning the Future of U.S. Airports (ACRP)

Methods of Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP)

Strengthening Indigenous America: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Proceedings of a Workshop--in Brief (National Academies)

Behavioral Science and Nudge Applications in Transportation (TRB (webinar))

Democratization of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Analyzing EV Adoption by Vehicle and Household Characteristics Using Synthetic Populations (UC Davis National Center for Sustainable Transportation)

Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Final rule))

Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements (EPA (Final rule))

Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Lead Panel (EPA (Notice))

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

Map Shows Greenest Cities in the US (Newsweek)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incorporating Resilience into Transportation Networks (NCHRP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beyond bike lanes (Sebastapol Times)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State DOTs Helping Florida in Wake of Hurricane Milton (AASHTO Journal)

Cities Are at the Forefront of Climate Change. Now They Have the Money to Act. (Time)

US Methane Standards in Flux After Court Inaction (Energy Intelligence)

DOT Has Made Significant Progress Meeting the Requirements of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 but Has Not Maintained an Accurate Inventory (USDOT Office of the Inspector General)

Fla. ‘Know Your Zone’ Tool Gives Real-Time Evacuation Updates (Government Technology)

Disaster response: A day in the life of American Logistics Aid Network during a hurricane (FreightWaves)

Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations (Grist)

Salt Lake City updates Sustainable Infrastructure Policy as new projects kick off (Salt Lake City (media release))

No captain needed: 373-mile remote electric ferry test in Sweden stuns world (Interesting Engineering)

Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)

The air is getting cleaner near the Port of LA. Why pollution is down. (LAist)

Oregon delays emissions standards (Trucks, Parts, Service)

EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California (Transport Topics)

Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines (Transport Topics)

Los Angeles County releases environmental justice plan (HeySoCal)

A transportation roadmap to improve job access and development (Cleveland.com (opinion))

The Invasive Threat of Bamboo: A Power Outage Risk (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (media release))

The Role Of Cadaver Dogs In Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)

What an Old Bus Terminal Can Teach Us About Building a Strong Town (Strong Towns)

Community biking group holds 'Confident Commuting' workshop in Fayetteville, AR (KFSM-TV)

Major Cities Lead Smaller Municipalities in Climate Policy, Active Transportation (The Energy Mix)

A Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal (National Academies)

Tenth Biennial Review Highlights Historic Level of Everglades Restoration Progress, Identifies Areas for Continued Improvement (National Academies (media release))

Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))

Engaging Local Communities for More Effective Climate Mobility Programming (Migration Policy Institute (media release))

Best Practices and Capacity Building for Local Government Implementation of Climate Action Policies (California Air Resources Board (webinar))

Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))

Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance (EPA (Final rule))

Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Authorizing Southwebb Bridge Company LLC To Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico (Presidential Permit)

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

Public Meeting of the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (Bureau of Reclamation (Notice))

Hurricane Helene Signals the End of the ‘Climate Haven’ (Scientific American)

USDOT Announces New Award for Florida A&M University to Establish Mobility Equity Research Center (USDOT (media release))

Penn State cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half; targets future goals (Pennsylvania State University)

America debuts first-ever photovoltaic highway: A futuristic design, and a record-breaking power output (Eco News)

Take me to the river: Traveling across the Tri-Cities area can be challenging without a car. A forgotten river that runs below the world’s busiest airport can fix that. (Canopy Atlanta)

NTSB Releases Illustrated Digest of East Palestine Investigation Report (NTSB (media release))

Why is the feds’ EV charger rollout so slow? These people know. (E&E News by Politico)

Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft (Washington State Standard)

NJ says time to pay sales tax on electric cars (NJ Spotlight News)

The Future of EV Charging Looks a Lot Like an Airport Lounge (Bloomberg)

Integrating GHG Assessment and Reduction Targets in Transportation Planning (FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation)

Can These Self-Charging E-Bike Libraries Bring Mobility to Low-Income Communities? (Next City)

Inclusive airports: Promoting awareness and positive disability perceptions (International Airport Review)

How we can dismantle barriers for disabled travelers (Airport Technology (commentary))

Environmental Justice and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

EPA leads roundtable at Norfolk State University to tackle environmental justice (EPA (media release))

Conservationists petition NOAA to create whale safety protocols in Alaskan ports (KTUU-TV)

Klamath River dam removal project is complete! (Red Green and Blue)

Rob Ferrett is all over the map with Wisconsin’s state cartographer (Wisconsin Public Radio)

Portland Trails improves pedestrian safety with traffic-slowing modifications (The Forecaster)

Micromobility on the rebound in 2024 (Smart Cities Dive)

Skip the taxi: DC’s Reagan National Airport Wants You To Bike To Your Next Flight (Fast Company)

Forest Service Authorizes E-Bike Use on 113 Miles of Tahoe Trails | 45 Days for Public to Object (SnowBrains)

Dubuque champions health and community with grand biking and walking event (KGAN-TV)

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience (NCHRP)

Sustaining Zero-Fare Public Transit in a Post COVID- 19 World: A Guide for State DOT (NCHRP)

Transit Agency Goals and Non-Traditional Performance Indicators Focused on Equity (TCRP)

Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete (TRB (webinar))

Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion (TCRP & NCHRP (webinar))

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Hazardous Materials Transportation Seminar (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Proposed rule, draft guidance, and draft generic environmental impact statement; request for comment))

National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Notice of application deadline extension))

Removing America’s Aging Dams (The Regulatory Review)

Administration launches environmental justice climate corps (E&E News)

FEMA Announces Nearly $715 Million to Help Communities Across the Nation Build Resilience to Flooding Disasters (FEMA (media release))

Climate-Smart Transportation: Good for Cities and People (Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health)

FEMA Releases New Resources to Help Communities Implement Low-Carbon and Net-Zero Energy Solutions (FEMA (media release))

Six months later, what did cities learn from the solar eclipse? Plan, plan, plan. (Route Fifty)

Oregon officials concerned about federal proposal to move liquid nuclear waste through state (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Resilience is a Multi-Pronged Challenge in N.Y.-N.J. Region (ENR)

JB Hunt adds more hydrogen electric trucks to its fleet (Oklahoma Energy Today)

Smarter Curbs Are Just the Start for Smarter Cities (Government Technology)

Early Planning Can Curb Costs, Climate Stress on Neglected Infrastructure (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

USDOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development (USDOT (media release))

About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation)

University of Florida studies EV charging distribution, hurricane impacts (Main Street Daily News)

Thieves Hunting for Copper Are Vandalizing American EV Chargers (Bloomberg Green)

Is Zero Environmental Impact in Transportation Possible (Australian Independent Media)

Where Cargo Bikes Are Freeing Cities From Polluting Vans (CityLab)

How nitrogen from farms and wildfires affects air quality (NOAA)

Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035 (Maryland Today)

Improving cycle parking for people on a low income (Sustrans)

U.S. EPA and Tucson airport sign agreement to protect major drinking water source (WaterWorld)

Valuing groundcover and vegetation as a tool from start to finish (Stormwater Solutions (webinar Q&A))

Big rains are worsening nutrient pollution in rivers. Experts say solutions start on farms. (Harvest Public Media)

Nebraska DOT Announces Initiative For Dual-Language Traffic Signs Within Tribal Boundaries (KSNB-TV)

Billie Eilish partners with Google Maps to offer fans sustainable transport to upcoming North American tour (NME)

The Case for Walkable Cities (National Review)

Pa. trails not just 'nice to have,' they offer transportation to work, school, and commerce. (Go Erie (opinion))

TRB Webinar: Integration of Contingency Planning for Small Airports (TRB)

Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand (Rails to Trail Conservancy (study))

Mapping the new Clean Water Act (Science)

Evaluating exposure to vehicle pollutants using physics-informed immersive reality models (Royal Society Open Science)

Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice of availability, request for comments))

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

Call for Nominations for the Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))

Notice of Public Meeting of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (National Invasive Species Council (Notice))

AASHTO Comments on Proposed Accessibility Provisions (AASHTO Journal)

USDOT Continues Action to Increase Housing Production, Support Transit-Oriented Development, Explore Innovative Ideas for Creating Public Value from Underutilized Properties (USDOT (media release))

FTA Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants to Modernize America’s Ferry Systems (FTA (media release))

EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects (EPA (media release))

Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest (Harvest Public Media)

Interview with Zachary Kolodin, Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer (Governing)

Financing equitable adaptation: Rethinking the resilience of transportation and water systems (Brookings Institution)

LA ramps up transit preparations ahead of hosting its 3rd Olympic Games (Daily Bruin)

A look at Michigan's road infrastructure as EVs push forward (WWJ-TV)

Colton, CA Breaks Ground on Nation’s First Commercial EV Charging Corridor, Aims to Revolutionize Logistics and Clean Air (IE Community News)

Federal grant means Newberg, OR will get EV charging stations (The Newberg Graphic)

California Residents Told to 'Slow Down on Dirt Roads' To Reduce Pollution (Newsweek)

Unlikely alliance forms to boost community air monitoring in Louisiana (Louisiana Illuminator)

Helping Building Owners Comply with Local Emissions Regulations (Harvard Business Review)

How a New Mapping Tool Is Guiding New York City Toward Environmental Justice (Esri (blog))

California has dramatically improved its air quality, but racial disparities persist, study finds (Daily Californian)

Agencies seek federal funding for wildlife crossing project on stretch of highway east of Dubois, Wyoming (Wyoming Public Radio)

2024 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Now Open for Applications (Scenic America)

How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change (State Impact Pennsylvania)

A section of Camac Street in Center City is being repaved with wood blocks for historic preservation (PhillyVoice)

DC’s Last Bike Messengers (Washingtonian Magazine)

Regional Bike-Ped Mapping Tool Makes It Easy to Find the Nearest Path – and What’s to Come (Atlanta Regional Commission)

Greensburg, PA identifies 5 priority projects to improve active transportation throughout city (WPXI-TV)

BikeWalk NC envisions a state where anyone can choose to bicycle, roll, run, and walk as practical, healthy, safe and active transportation (The Local Reporter)

Denver's transportation officials focus on new strategy to keep pedestrians, cyclists safe (KCNC-TV)

For Connecticut city residents, bicycles are a necessity. The state is on board (CT Mirror)

On-Bridge Stormwater Treatment Practices: A Guide (NCHRP)

Developing a Guide for On-Bridge Stormwater Treatment Practices (NCHRP)

Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))

Request for Information To Identify Barriers to Planning for Climate Resilience in U.S. Ports; Reopening of Comment Period (U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (Notice))

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization (Coast Guard (Final rule))

US Driving and Congestion Rates Are Higher Than Ever (CityLab)

USDOT Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events (USDOT news release)

A Map That Visualizes Walkable Neighborhoods Across the US (Bloomberg MapLab)

EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects (EPA news release)

Kentucky Issues State Funds for River Port Projects (AASHTO Journal)

Design for reduced carbon emissions and climate resilience in Ithaca (Public Square)

How Architecture Impacts Everyone, Every Day (Holy Cross Magazine)

Resilience Hubs: A Critical Aspect of Climate-Smart Real Estate (Urban Land)

Could permeable pavement ease flooding woes in New York City? (Route Fifty)

EV Charging Business Is About More Than Just Electricity (Government Technology)

Nationwide Port Emissions Screening For Berthed Vessels: Prioritizing US Port Electrification To Improve Air Quality For Near-Port Communities (The International Council on Clean Transportation)

StreetNav app plots path to accessible city travel beyond Paris Paralympics (RFI)

How Can Airports Be More Inclusive For People With Invisible Disabilities? (WXVU Radio (link to audio))

Mapping transit equity as the region’s ridership rebounds (Greater Greater Washington)

Increasing Lightning Strikes From Stronger Storms Could Cripple Airports And Airbases (Jalopnik)

From Louisville, a Push to Plant Trees for Public Healt (CityLab)

Invasive vegetation management post-fire could cost $13 million (Buffalo (WY) Bulletin)

Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River (Mississippi Today)

NCDOT Culvert Inspection Team Uncovers History (AASHTO Journal)

Virginia's Eastern Shore looking to convert old railroad corridor into trail for residents and visitors (WHRO Radio (link to audio))

'Follow the dots': Speckled roads aim to improve pedestrian safety in Portland, ME (WCHS-TV)

Burlington, VT Airport makes progress on sound mitigation (The Other Paper)

Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))

Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs (FHWA (Notice))

Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))

Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the New England Wind Farm and New England Wind Project (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))

Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting (Surface Transportation Board (Notice))

Clear Roads Featured at AASHTO’s National Briefing on Winter Maintenance and Road Weather (Crossroads)

U.S. Geological Survey Climate Science Plan -- Future Research Directions (U.S. Geological Survey (link to pdf))

ASU travel behavior research center provides insights on the future of transportation (Arizona State University)

FHWA Opens Applications for $800 Million in Funding to Reduce Climate Pollution from Transportation, Encourage Cleaner Construction Materials (FHWA (media release))

Delaware Law requires climate planning comprehensive plans (WRDE-TV)

Maryland to Provide $21.5 Million in Waterway Improvement Funds (PropTalk)

U.S. Department of Transportation Provides Connecticut $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Flooding (FHWA (media release))

Arizona DOT Taps Firms to Add EV Charging Sites (AASHTO Journal)

Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised (Bloomberg Green)

Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations (Oregonian/OregonLive)

What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming? (Inside Climate News)

Blue skies and healthy lives: How active travel is transforming our cities (C40 Cities)

Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era? (Harvard Gazette)

Can Hydrogen Help the Energy Transition? Panel Explores the Benefits and Challenges (National Academies)

Virginia Governor appoints environmental justice advocate to council (Virginia Mercury)

Connecticut DOT aims to improve transportation equity through new survey (WTIC)

Weaving equity into infrastructure resilience research: a decadal review and future directions (Nature Portfolio)

Transportation 101: Inside the free class that teaches future advocates (Baltimore Banner)

PennDOT announces enhancements to 511PA website and app to assist with Penn State Football travel (KDKA-TV)

Zion National Park shuttles are now electric (National Park Service (media release))

County seeks feedback on active transportation and trail network (Fairfax County Times)

Coon Rapids Launches New Bike Lane Initiative for Enhanced Safety and Improved Active Transportation (Hoodline)

Airport Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: A Primer (ACRP)

Intermodal Passenger Facility Planning and Decision-Making for Seamless Travel (ACRP/NCHRP)

Tactile Wayfinding -- Improving Access for People with Vision Disabilities (TRB)

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

Application Package From the State of Ohio to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State (FRA (Notice, request for comments))

Four State DOT Projects Receive EV Charging Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview (Transport Topics)

Hundreds of Mayors Agree to Set the Pace for Electric Vehicle Adoption (Governing)

Buttigieg is pouring billions into accessibility. He says it will benefit all travelers. (USA Today)

Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Volpe Center Thought Leadership Series (speaker announcement))

Feds, oil train proponents ask high court to reverse NEPA ruling (Westlaw Today)

Desire Lines: The Unofficial Pedestrian Paths That Shape The City (Forbes)

Walking (or riding) the talk: Gaining momentum with active transport (Infrastructure)

The Mobility Revolution Envelops The Motor City (WWJ-TV’s Michigan Matters (video))

Rice engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads (Rice University (media release))

Small AV Shuttles Not Yet Suitable for Transit Operations (Government Technology)

ChargePoint Launches AI Tool To Boost Charger Reliability (The EV Report)

California Leaders Host Battery-Swap Electric Truck Forum to Explore New Opportunities to Decarbonize Transportation (California State Transportation Agency)

Dense Cities With Low Emissions Suffer Most From Air Pollution, Study Finds (CityLab)

'Environmental justice and economic mobility matter the most to me': Insights from a young voter (WNYC Radio)

Equality In The Transportation Profession And Beyond (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities (The Ohio State University)

Philly is creating its own environmental justice mapping tool with input from residents (WHYY)

Idaho Transportation Department clears 12 miles of hazardous trees for safer roads (KAYU-TV)

Florida DOT Launching Anti-Littering Campaign (WJAX-TV)

Too much to lose: Preparing national park museum collections for climate change (National Park Service)

Thrush hour: study suggests birdsong can ease commuter stress (The Guardian)

Large mural unveiled in East Baltimore meant to slow down traffic (WMAR-TV)

This man travelled from Canada to Mexico on only public transport (BBC)

TD and Boise Bicycle Project team up to teach road safety to young cyclists (KBOI-TV)

Connecticut’s e-bike voucher program is back – with a twist to make it more equitable (CT Insider)

Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land (Las Vegas Sun)

Advocates sue to stop rail trail construction (Eagle/Tribune)

Second phase of the Adirondack rail trail opens with a celebratory bike ride (Adirondack Reporter)

Utah cities teaming up to increase access to walking/biking trails and pathways (KTVX-TV)

Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky (Northern Kentucky Tribune)

New Tool to Track Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic (City of Tampa (media release))

Development of a MASH Barrier to Shield Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Other Vulnerable Users from Motor Vehicles (NCHRP)

Intermodal Passenger Facility Planning and Decision-Making for Seamless Travel (ACHRP/NCHRP)

Digital Construction Management in the Highway Industry (TRB (webinar))

TRB's International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (TRB (conference))

Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Membership in the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group (NPOAG) (FAA (Notice of selection to the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group))

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

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

Air Plan Disapproval; Texas; Control of Air Pollution From Visible Emissions and Particulate Matter (EPA (Proposed rule))

Southeastern State DOT Projects Receive Awards for Projects that Improve Mobility, Safety for Road Users (AASHTO)

State DOTs Supporting Local Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)

DC appeals court tosses Biden administration pipeline safety rules (The Hill)

NPS completes environmental review for continued management of e-bikes in parks (National Park Service (media release))

The Next Challenge for the US Charging Network: Congestion (Bloomberg Green)

Complete Streets Drive Housing, Jobs, and Retail Gains (American Planning Association)

How E-Mobility is Redefining the Future of Sustainable Transportation (CIOLook)

EV Incentives Can Address Equity and Polluting Vehicles (Government Technology)

Mapping clean energy on the highway (Cipher (commentary))

'Critical knowledge': Weekly radio show deconstructs local, global environmental concerns (Rice University (media release))

Michigan updates data sharing tool on environmental justice (Great Lakes Echo)

ITD research on monarch habitat, repair of earthquake-damaged bridges win AASHTO honors (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))

Road Trip Will Explore Connectivity Across California and Unveil "California Wildlife Reconnected" Campaign to Reconnect Wildlife and Protect Biodiversity (National Wildlife Federation (media release))

NYSDOT Completes Rebuild of Historic Stone Bridge (AASHTO Journal)

New Jersey Girl Scouts focus on noise pollution (Quiet Communities)

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix transportation management plan released, highlights ‘less intrusive’ build (KLAS-TV)

Portland to upgrade bike lanes with concrete barriers over five years (KATU-TV)

Canadian Communities receive funding for active transportation projects (Newswires)

Pedestrian-Friendly Cities: The Impact of Walkability Grants (Planetizen)

Houston's Pat Walsh Bikeway makes headway (Axios Houston)

Shared e-scooter operations in 3 cities adapt after 2023’s turbulence (Smart Cities Dive)

Bicycle rolling-stop laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, research shows (Oregon State University (media release))

Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan Updates (City of Raleigh (media release))

Developing a Guide for Rural Highways: Reliability and Quality of Service Evaluation Methods (NCHRP)

Developing a Guide for Transporting Freight in Emergencies: Conduct of Research (NCHRP)

Reliability and Quality of Service Evaluation Methods for Rural Highways: A Guide (NCHRP)

Transporting Freight in Emergencies: A Guide on Special Permits and Weight Requirements (NCHRP)

Day-to-Day Practices to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Asphalt (TRB)

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; September 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meetings))

Finding of No Significant Impact for the Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System Programmatic Environmental Assessment (National Park Service (Notice of availability))

USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Plan (AASHTO Journal)

America’s 'Greenest' Cities And What Makes Them Such (Blavity)

Major New Commitment from Nearly 350 Mayors to Accelerate US Electric Vehicle Transition (Clean Technica)

Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure (The Conversation)

Boston’s Broke and Broken Transit System Hurts Downtown Recovery (CityLab)

Massachusetts Launches $54 Million Electrification of Fairmount Commuter Rail Line, Boston to Reap Environmental and Transit Benefits (Hoodline)

Detroit showcases green transit wins at annual conference (WDET Radio)

North Carolina Explores More Sustainable Transportation Funding Options (Southern Scoop)

Understanding the Carbon Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging ( Environment + Energy Leader)

Get the facts before supporting electric vehicles (Tribune Democrat (opinion))

After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying -- and Polluting (ProPublica)

Will 2028 Olympics Energize L.A.’s Race to Zero Emissions? (Government Technology)

California seeks Biden administration approval for controversial diesel truck ban (CalMatters)

Chicago’s unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice (Next City Stacker)

Florida is building the world's largest environmental restoration project (BBC)

Improving salmon habitat and transportation for generations to come (WSDOT (blog))

SpaceX faces accusations it violated the Clean Water Act (The Verge)

New website lets NYers use traffic cams to turn streets into instant photo booths (New York Post)

Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them (The Conversation)

Dodger Stadium gondola: Judge rejects lawsuit from project's opponents (City News Service)

Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights (Politico Magazine (commentary))

How The Government Canceled Classic Muscle Cars (Motorious (commentary))

‘Yield to Your Neighbor’ Campaign Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Brown County, WI (WTAQ-WLUK Radio)

Fairfax County’s Plan for Active Transportation (Fairfax County Government NewsCenter)

Every Boston neighborhood to get a Bluebikes station, mayor says (Boston.com)

The biking boom: Expanding bicycling in the National Capital Region (Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Think Regionally (podcast))

Corporate denial of aircraft noise pollution (Quiet Communities (opinion))

TRB's Transportation Symposium on Environment, Energy, and Livable Economies (TRB)

Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice (TRB)

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

Transporting Freight in Emergencies: A Guide on Special Permits and Weight Requirements (NCHRP)

New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB (webinar))

Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Maine, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) (FHWA (Notice; request for comments))

Public Land Order No. 7948; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7613; Withdrawal of Public Lands for a Runway Safe Zone, Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))

2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Request for Nominations, Correction))

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

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability))

Request for Information Regarding Interregional and Offshore Wind Transmission (Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy (Request for information))

Rail Resiliency Bulletin July 2024 (FRA)

Court rules against LNG terminal and pipeline project at Port of Brownsville, TX (Border Report/KMID-TV)

Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals (Rails to Trails Conservancy)

Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals. (City & State New York)

E-Bikes Discount Program Launched to Boost Sustainable Transportation in Boston (Beacon Hill Times)

Growing crops for fuel is not a climate solution. Sustainable agricultural practices aren’t going to change that. (Earth Justice (commentary))

Michigan DOT announces grants to support critical maritime infrastructure projects (Michigan DOT (media release))

Oklahoma DOT asks for your input on EV infrastructure plan (KSWO-TV)

Getting Appalachian Airports Ready for Electric Aircraft (Plane & Pilot)

Bad data is souring the EV-charging experience. Here’s how to fix it. (Canary News)

Workplace Charging Webinars (Best Workplaces for Commuters)

Can Clean Hydrogen Fuel a Clean Energy Future? (World Resources Institute)

Critics push back on proposal to end NC car emission inspections (Port City Daily)

Much of the urban forest is scattered in back yards and that’s a climate challenge (Anthropocene)

Public transportation is solution to climate crisis in Black communities (Florida Courier (commentary))

Baltimore harbor gains “floating wetlands” and a hint of its marshy past (Bay Journal)

Severe storms and flooding? Mayor Adams has a drone for that. (Gothamist)

Mimicking beaver dams, tackling invasive plants, and preventing harmful algae blooms with Ecology funding (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))

Los Angeles Olympic venues will only be accessible by public transportation (AP)

Rutland, Vermont Adds Bike Bridge To Growing Trail Network (WCAX-TV)

SCDOT seeks public input on East Coast Greenway expansion (WCSC-TV)

More Bostonians are biking as bike lanes boom, but barriers remain (Boston Globe)

Dayton looks to maintain 'Bike Friendly' status, seeks community input (Spectrum News 1)

Denver considering plan to add hundreds of miles of bike lanes (KUSA-TV)

Michigan opens thousands of miles of trails to e-bikes with new policy (Bridge Michigan)

Reviving the Los Angeles River: Engineering Alongside Nature and Society (National Academies)

New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB)

Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airport (TRB (webinar))

Climate Change Impacts on the Seismic Performance of Bridges (TRB (webinar))

Optimizing green and gray infrastructure planning for sustainable urban development (npj Urban Sustainability)

Cars and Chargers in the Country: Rural PEV Owner Accounts of Charging and Travel in California (The University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)

Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Notice of meeting))