DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation (USDOT (link to PDF))

The first zero-emission train in the US has arrived in San Bernardino and you can ride it later this year (Laist)

FRA’s Final Accident Report on Norfolk Southern Derailment in East Palestine Reaches Similar Conclusions as NTSB, and Supports USDOT’s Continued Calls for Safety Improvements and Need for Congress to Act (FRA (media release))

USDOT Convenes Transportation Stakeholders and Administration Partners to Celebrate Climate Progress and Set the Stage for Continued Action (USDOT (media release))

Utah DOT Deploys Weather-Resistant Asphalt for Roads (AASHTO Journal)

America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen (Wired)

ADOT reports recovering millions for damage to Arizona highways (Daily Independent)

Washington State Ferries announces partnership for new hybrid-electric vessels (Washington State Department of Transportation (media release))

State accepting applications for innovative sustainability projects for airports (Washington State Department of Transportation (media release))

Bill replacing alternate fuel tax with annual fee signed by Pennsylvania governor (WHTM-TV)

US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)

EPA to review Texas plan for cleaning up air quality at the state’s national parks after legal set (Texas Public Radio)

Oklahoma DOT Earns National Accolades For Beautification Efforts (Oklahoma DOT (media release))

NOAA announces nearly $220 million for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects (NOAA (media release))

BLM issues decision on herbicides to control noxious and invasive weeds (Bureau of Land Management (media release))

The federal government is giving away a northern Wisconsin lighthouse, but with strings attached (Green Bay Press Gazette)

How Multiple Meetings With Multiple Officials, Agencies Finally Led To A Plan To Reopen Pennsylvania Route 611 In Delaware Water Gap (WFMZ-TV)

Infrastructure woes around New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl (WWL-TV (video))

Nationwide long-distance bicycle route expands in the West (Wyoming Public Radio)

Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net already showing signs of working (KTVU-TV)

Atlanta Cyclists Warn of E-Bike Dangers on Shared Paths (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Biking Gone International: A Look at Michigan’s Growing Biking System (Hour Detroit)

Crowdsourcing Meets Transportation Planning With Bike And Pedestrian Data Counts (Crossroads (blog))

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

Planning for Future Electric Vehicle Growth at Airport (ACRP)

Understanding Airport Air Quality and Public Health Studies Related to Airports, Second Edition (ACRP)

GHG Emissions and Climate Change in Environmental Reviews (NCHRP)

Considering Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change in Environmental Reviews: Conduct of Research Report (NCHRP)

TRB's National Summit on the Future of the Transportation Workforce (TRB (event announcement))

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Approval of Herbicide Active Ingredients for Use on Public Lands (Bureau of Land Management (Notice of availability))

Air Plan Approval; GA; Revisions to the State Implementation Plan Gasoline Transport Vehicles and Vapor Collection Systems Rule (EPA (Final rule))

Federal Management Regulation; Accessibility Standard for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way; Correction (GSA (Final rule; correction))

How extreme heat is damaging American transportation infrastructure (PBS News Weekend)

State DOTs could fuel a resurgence in intercity bus travel (State Smart Transportation Initiative)

The Federal Transit Program: 60 Years of Improving Communities (FTA (media release))

MARAD Announces Funding for 15 Small Shipyards in 12 States to Boost Productivity and Create Jobs (MARAD (media release))

Iowa DOT begins preparations on noise wall replacement project (WGEM-TV)

Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year (Commercial Carrier Journal)

White House requires infrastructure to be raised above flood levels (E&E News)

Officials announce $6.8B grant to fund long-delayed Gateway tunnel between NJ, Penn Station (WABC-TV)

Why Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well-Funded, Equitable, and Resilient (Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (blog))

Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects to Strengthen California’s Climate Resilience (California DOT (media release))

Missouri governor to sign bill banning local EV charging mandates (KYTV-TV)

Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles (Transport Topics)

First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio (Government Technology)

San Francisco neighbors hot over EV cooling fans causing noise nuisance (KGO-TV)

Maryland Governor Announces $12.1 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across State (Maryland Governor’s Office (media release))

Ohio Joins California Climate Plan Opponents in US Supreme Court Plea (US News and World Report)

As Boulder considers closing its municipal airport to address housing shortage, lead concerns also emerge (Boulder Reporting Lab)

Mineta Report Examines Building Equity into VMT Mitigation Program (Metro)

Spokane uses art with hopes to improve traffic safety (KXLY-TV)

The race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River (WNBC-TV)

Treasure Hunters Battle for Chance to Unearth London’s Past (CityLab)

Arizona DOT working to keep outdoor crews cool in the summer heat (KNXV-TV)

Bike Lane Violation Crackdown Delayed By Technology Challenges, Chicago DOT Says (WGN-TV)

E-Bikes Pedaling Tech into Urban Mobility (Boss Magazine)

Prioritizing Bicycles Can Save Cities Money and Boost Local Economies (Momentum Mag)

Data bikes chart the condition of bike paths in more cities (Route Fifty)

Sustainable Solutions to Your Commute Challenges (Minneapolis Regional Chamber (webinar))

Effective Low-Noise Rumble Strips (NCHRP)

Public Infrastructure for Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Proceedings of a Workshop (in Brief -National Academies)

Reducing Traffic Noise Pollution with Improved Sound Barriers (The Hearing Review)

Air Plan Revisions; California; Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Contingency Measure (EPA (Final rule))

Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Low Emissions Vehicles Program (EPA (Final rule))

Notice of Lodging of Proposed Modification of Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act (Department of Justice (Notice))

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2023 - FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (FRA (Notice of funding opportunity))

Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Notice of solicitation))

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

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; August 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting))

Biden tailpipe emission rules on shakier ground after Supreme Court ruling (Reuters)

GM to pay $146 million in penalties over excess emissions (Mercury News)

Hydrogen-Powered Train Travels 1,750 Miles on Single Tank (Government Technology)

Popular Lake Powell ferry service returns after low waters kept it docked for 3 years (KSL.com)

Hyperloop study fails to gain support from Met Council committee (Star Tribune)

Oregon to expand the state’s network of EV fast chargers (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

re:Charge and CDTA Launch First Universal Wireless Charging Stations for Electric Bikes (Capital District Transportation Authority (media release))

Compact Cities in Europe Have Lower Carbon Emissions, But Poorer Air Quality (Barcelona Institute of Global Health)

Removing the highway is the easy part. Reconnecting the community is harder. (NPR)

Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs (T&D World)

UDOT To Install New Remote Avalanche Control Systems In Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah DOT (media release))

A Street of Stars Awaits its Hollywood Remake (CityLab)

$23.5M Federal Grant Electrifies Maine National Park Buses (Portland Press Herald)

As Chicago’s NASCAR race returns, changes abound, but critics wave yellow flag (Chicago Tribune)

How E-Bikes Won Over Europe (CityLab)

Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Off to Strong Start (Atlanta Regional Commission (blog))

New phase on Savannah Tide to Town Urban Trail to begin soon (WJCL-TV)

New Florida law cracks down on drivers, pedestrians who take risks at railroad crossings (WFOR-TV)

Houston no longer has a bike share network. Will another one be launched? (Houston Public Media)

TRB's 2nd Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity (TRB)

Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection Project (Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent))

Air Plan Revisions; California; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))

National Environmental Youth Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting (EPA (Notice of meeting))

Federal Management Regulation; Accessibility Standard for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (GSA (Final rule with 60-day comment Period))

Adoption of Department of Energy Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))

Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))

Notice of Availability of a Joint Record of Decision for the Proposed Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; National Marine Fisheries Service; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Record of decision; notice of availability))

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

What it means for the Supreme Court to block enforcement of the EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ pollution rule (AP)

USDOT Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country, Putting More Projects into the Pipeline as Part of Our Infrastructure Decade (USDOT (media release))

New $50 Million Challenge Launched to Support a Safer, More Resilient, and Sustainable Future for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region (National Academies (media release))

Supreme Court could curb NEPA reviews next term (E&E News)

Virtual Public Involvement Practices in NEPA (FHWA (link to report))

Virtual Public Involvement Practices in NEPA Iowa Department of Transportation Black Hawk Bridge (FHWA (link to case study))

How maritime interests occupy a vital link in the freight industry (Thinking Transportation (podcast))

US bridges are frequently struck by barges and vessels (Scripps News)

Can government fix the EV infrastructure gap? (Harvard Institute for Business in Global Society)

Studies Support Greater Biofuel Usage To Reduce Transportation Emissions (Brownfield Ag News)

Trucking’s Clean Power Transition Hinges on Infrastructure (Transport Topics)

Burning off toxins wasn't needed after East Palestine train derailment, NTSB says (USA Today)

Inclusive Energy Codes: Bridging the Gap to Achieve Equity and Environmental Justice (USDOE (webinar))

The Roads That Tear Communities Apart (Governing (opinion))

Commission Subcommittee Backs Airport Vegetation Plan (Cape Cod Chronical)

Managing Undesirable and Invasive Species on ROWs (T&D World)

Half the water flowing from US rivers is at risk of pollution due to lax federal regulation: Study (The Hill)

Midwest Floods, Widespread Heat Waves Are Undermining U.S. Transportation Systems (Inside Climate News)

Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic (NPR)

Bike to Work Day is almost here, but cyclist safety remains a year-round project in Colorado (KUNC Radio)

A Planning Revolution in Bratislava Puts Kids at the Center (CityLab)

RIDOH Announces Grants for Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation (Rhode Island Department of Health (media release))

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

Practices for Controlling Tunnel Leaks (NCHRP)

Multistate Coordination and Harmonization for AV Legislation (NCHRP)

Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations (NCHRP)

Bridging Diverse Knowledge Systems on Flooding and Flood-Related Disasters in Northeast Houston Communities: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief (National Academies)

FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) National Technical Assistance Center (FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))

FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation (FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation -FTA (Notice of funding opportunity))

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

2024 Clean Water Act Section 319 Guidelines (EPA (Notice of availability))

Tennessee; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; Supplemental Delegations of Authority (EPA (Notification of supplemental delegations of authority))

Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the Sunrise Wind Energy Project Offshore New York (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))

Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy; Corrections (Bureau of Land Management (Final rule; corrections))

Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (Forest Service (Notice of adoption of multiple Categorical Exclusions from the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs))

Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 10 for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the U.S. Central Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf - Final Sale Notice (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Final sale notice))

The Stream by AASHTO: Digging Down into NEPA (AASHTO Journal)

New Round of Marine Highway Grants Available (AASHTO Journal)

Buttigieg tours Mississippi civil rights site and says transportation is key to equity in the US (AP)

Green cars, environmental justice goals collide in EPA toxics rule (E&E News)

For US Cities in Infrastructure Need, Grant Writers Wanted (CityLab)

FHWA Announces Over $108 Million in Transportation Investments to Improve Infrastructure and Road Safety on Federal and Tribal Lands (FHWA (media release))

PHMSA Announces Availability of Nearly $200 Million in Grants to Fix Aging Natural Gas Pipes, Reduce Energy Costs (USDOT (media release))

Hearing Examines Post-Pandemic Public Transit Trends (AASHTO Journal)

Minnesota highway projects will need to consider climate impacts in planning (Energy News Network)

WYDOT geologist explains forces at play in ‘Big Fill’ landslide (Jackson Hole Community Radio)

NYC Takes on Weighty Task: Fixing the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (CityLab)

Restoring Great Salt Lake could have ecological and environmental justice benefits (The Hill)

Communities step up their resilience and climate planning (Route Fifty (commentary))

Corps signs agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Red River Waterway Commission to study the deepening of the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway (US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (media release))

Air District to Offer $1,500 to Scrap Old Cars (Contra Costa News)

California's Move to Ban Non-Electric Trains Sparks Backlash: 'Unworkable' (Newsweek)

Hawaiʻi agrees to landmark settlement in youth climate lawsuit (Hawai’i Public Radio)

Transportation challenges for aging rural populations (University of Minnesota)

Public Transportation Subsidies and Racial Equity (Center for New York City Affairs)

Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains (AP)

What Agencies Should Know About the New Accessibility Rule (Government Technology)

State DOTs Helping Expand Critical Pollinator Habitats (AASHTO Journal)

Iowa DOT Details Environmental Value of Mussels (AASHTO Journal)

TDOT launches Project Milkweed again for National Pollinator Week 2024 (WATE-TV)

VDOT makes roadsides a refuge for pollinators (Virginia DOT (media release))

FHWA Announces $22 Million for Transportation Improvements at Yellowstone National Park (FHWA (media release))

TxDOT Turns Two Trucks into Key Messaging Tools (AASHTO Journal)

NJ Transit & Global Transportation Leaders Share Best Practices In Advance Of World Cup (New Jersey Business Magazine)

'Mobility Mural' Highlights the Way Visually Impaired People Move (Seven Days)

Somerville, Massachusetts to construct nearly 30 miles of bike lanes by 2030; efforts divide other cities (Boston Herald)

‘It’s out of control’: E-bike crashes and noise concerns spur heated townhall in Ewa (Hawaii News Now (link to video))

Adaptive bikes provide ‘mobility justice’ for Pittsburgh cyclists (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Alaska ‘Data Bike’ Proposal Aims To Reform How DOT Assesses Its Sidewalks, Trails (Alaska Public Media)

New York Governor Announces $97.7 Million to Support Enhancement of Alternative Transportation Options in Local Communities (New York State (media release))

Geospatial Equity Solutions (TRB (webinar))

Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond (NHTSA (Final rule))

Hazardous Materials: FAST Act Requirements for Real-Time Train Consist Information (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Final rule))

Notice of Request for Information Related to the Department of Energy’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan (DOE Office of Energy Justice and Equity (RFI))

U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Maritime Administration (Notice))

Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board (EPA (Notice))

Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names Request for Nominations (National Park Service (Request for nominations notice))

Congestion Pricing Delay in New York Ripples Across the Country (New York Times)

States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism (Transport Topics)

Megabus owner Coach USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (SmartCitiesDive)

USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031 (USDOT (media release))

WSDOT Begins Nat’l Search for Hybrid-Electric Ferry Builder (AASHTO Journal)

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback (Transport Topics)

Michigan plans to chart a greener course for Great Lakes shipping, boating (Mlive)

Amtrak Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report (Amtrak)

Washington State’s Adoption of CARB Rules Upheld by Judge (Transport Topics)

Will America’s Clean Car Policies Persist? (University of Pennsylvania)

State DOT Projects Receive 2024 Environmental Awards (AASHTO Journal)

US struggles with bumpy road to e-mobility (Deutsche Welle (video))

Invasive Species Are Transforming the Everglades (Good Men Project)

Nevada DOT-led Study Receives Award for Efforts to Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions and Keep Wildlife Connected (Nevada DOT (media release))

Regulators OK transporting cannabis to Massachusetts islands by boat (MjBizDaily)

St. Louis to develop urban mobility plan (ITS International)

Officials celebrate enhanced bike trail in Downtown Pittsburgh (TribLIVE)

King County approves use of e-bikes on regional trails (Seattle Times)

Electric bikes in Michigan allowed on state park trails, other natural surface paths under new order (WJBK-TV)

Oregon DOT’s Latest PSA Explains New Bike Passing Law (BikePortland)

Connecticut Governor Lamont Announces $10 Million in State Grants for Recreational Trails Across State (Connecticut Governor’s Office (media release))

TRB Holding 2nd Annual Transportation Equity Conference (AASHTO Journal)

Risks Related to Emerging and Disruptive Transportation Technologies: A Guide (NCHRP)

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (Notice of Meeting -EPA (Notice))

Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light- Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles; Correction (EPA (Final rule; correction))

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Phase 3; Correction (EPA (Final rule; correction))

US cities rank low on list of world's most active, walkable cities, analysis finds (Good Morning America)

NY Gov. Hochul delays controversial NYC congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’ (CNN)

Effective Public Warning Systems: Saving Lives And Mitigating Disaster Amid A Changing Climate (Open Access Government)

White House Releases New Strategies to Advance Sustainable Ocean Management (White House (media release))

Weatherbeaten Maine Seeks More Resilient Infrastructure (Governing)

Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change (AP)

The High Line Effect: Transforming Abandoned Infrastructure in the United States (ArchDaily)

Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year (AP)

Richmond Regional Planning District Commission seeks community input for climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (RVAHub.com)

Report: Rural America produces greenhouse gasses on behalf of urban and suburban areas (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

The Other Kind of Bike Infrastructure Cities Need (CityLab)

Transportation Equity In Seattle: The Future Of Making And Maintaining Nondriver-Accessible Streets (Seattle Medium)

Maryland DOT Highlights Pollinator, Tree Planting Efforts (AASHTO Journal)

What is ‘nature-based carbon removal’ and is it any better than carbon offsets? (The Verge)

Watchdog pushes EPA on Great Lakes cleanup (E&E News)

Removing Snow from High Altitude Wyoming Highways (AASHTO Journal)

VTrans had much to do, and then it rained. And rained again. (Vermont Business Magazine)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Documented Most Achievements, but the EPA Could Improve Monitoring and Reporting. (EPA (link to pdf))

Co-workers Remember Tracey Bramble, The ‘Bright Light’ Behind The Witty Iowa DOT Highway Message Signs (Des Moines Register)

The Font On Your Highway Sign Tells The Story Of A Decades-Long Battle (KTLA-TV)

New York City DOT Launches Monthly ‘Drops,’ Putting Commemorative Street Signs On Sale (Gothamist)

Graffiti Can Be a Neighborhood Asset, If Cities Embrace It (CityLab)

Kansas City takes steps to ensure transportation for FIFA World Cup 2026 (KCTV-TV)

Tennessee DOT gets ready for 2024 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (Clarksville Online)

Omaha city planners approve Active Mobility Plan for pedestrians, bicyclists (KETV-TV)

E-Bike Incentives Prove to Be Worth the Investment (The Good Men Project)

Rochester, NY to Become a Vision Zero City to Improve Roadway Safety (City of Rochester (media release))

Developing a Guide for New Mobility Options in Travel Demand Forecasting and Modeling (NCHRP)

Improving Rider Safety for Mopeds and Seated Motor Scooters of 50cc or Less (Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program)

Reforming the Coast Guard's Certificate of Compliance Program for Liquefied Gas Carriers: Promoting Efficient Implementation and Safety Effectiveness (TRB)

Battery Electric Trucks—Should I Stay or Should I Go? (TRB (webinar))

Notice To Renew the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notice))

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles, Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity, Incorporation by Reference (NHTSA (Proposed rule; extension of comment period))

Advisory Committee on Landslides; Call for Nominations (Geological Survey (Notice))

Cape Hatteras National Seashore; Bicycling (National Park Service -(Final rule))

Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees (Inland Waterways Users Board -Department of Defense (Federal advisory committee renewal))

Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program; Response to Comments (FTA (Responses to the request for comments and in-person and virtual consultations))

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

FTA Issues $343M for Transit System Rail Upgrades (AASHTO Journal)

MARAD Announces $4.8 Million in Funding for Marine Highways (gCaptain)

FTA publishes climate resilience guidebook for transit agencies (SmartCitiesDive)

Public Roads -Summer 2024 (FHWA)

Most EVs in the US Are Still Being Shipped to the Same Few States (Bloomberg Green)

The truth about public transit: Most Americans support it but 3% use it daily. Here's why. (USA Today)

National Environmental Policy Act Regulations: Phase 2 – Streamlining NEPA Review (Nossaman LLP (opinion))

Maine DOT Seeks Federal Grant for Wind Project (AASHTO Journal)

New York’s slow progress moving to EVs highlights obstacles cities face (Route Fifty)

Over $77 Million in Infrastructure Projects Underway at Indiana’s Lake Michigan Port (Baird Maritime)

Officials announce multimillion-dollar project to help improve Port of New York and New Jersey (News 12 New Jersey)

Anchorage gets federal OK to start work on massive Port of Alaska modernization project (Anchorage Daily News)

A new tsunami strategy launched for the Port of Anacortes (State of Washington Military Department)

PortMiami is strong; its network shows climate vulnerabilities (University of Miami)

From 22,000 Miles Up, A New Sensor Can Track Air Pollution to Its Source (ESRI)

Congestion Pricing Could Bring Cleaner Air. But Maybe Not for Everyone. (New York Times)

Michigan aims for millions in federal dollars for environmental justice (MLive.com)

Short on Curbside Chargers, New York EV Drivers Are Improvising (Bloomberg Green)

Amid roadkill epidemic, California builds world’s largest wildlife bridge (Washington Post)

MoDOT, law enforcement to crackdown on roadside litter in Kansas City area in June (KMBC-TV)

Colorado weather may be the hardest in the world to predict. Meet CDOT’s head meteorologist Mike Chapman (Colorado DOT (media release))

TDOT Receives 3 National Awards for Beautification Efforts (Tennessee Department of Transportation (media release))

North Carolina, Amtrak to run special trains to U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst (Trains)

Paris aims for the most sustainable Olympics yet; organizers say plan isn't perfect (ABC News)

Guerrilla urbanists are installing bus stop benches, crosswalk and bike lanes without official approval (Smart Cities Dive)

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since (AP)

Greater Akron has a good network of foot and bike paths. New study shows need for better connection (Ideastream Public Media)

Over 40 Iowa schools take part in ‘Walk, Bike, and Roll’ event (KCRG-TV)

Downtown Anchorage is getting a protected bike lane for the summer (Alaska Public Media)

New Corporate Environmental Standards Impacts on Airports (ACRP)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation with Venkat Nallamothu, toXcel (ITE Talks Transportation podcast)

Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Notice))

Federal Land Managers’ Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG); Final Addendum to 2010 Phase 1 Report and Response to Comments (Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service (Notice of availability))

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for a Wind Energy Research Lease on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Maine (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon; Extension of Comment Period (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC’s Proposed Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project Offshore New Jersey (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Federal Judge Signs Off on $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement (AP)

51% of Americans Support a Mileage Fee if the Rate Varies by How Much the Vehicle Pollutes (Mineta Transportation Institute)

US study establishes the costs benefits of electric school buses (Air Quality News)

How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint (PBS News Hour)

FTA Administration Announces Nearly $10.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Plan Housing Near Transit (FTA (media release))

Garden City panel slams brakes on project backed by Federal Highway Administration (Savannah Morning News)

EVs now beat rail as the largest electricity consumer in the US transport sector (Electrek)

Six Reasons Cities Should be Designed for Micromobility (The Weekly Journal (opinion))

Maine Governor Signs Executive Order to Establish Commission on Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience (Maine Governor’s Office (media release))

Montgomery County, Md., releases Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan (Mass Transit)

New Hampshire Plan Aims To Improve Public Transit, Cut Emissions (Granite State News Cooperative)

Some Cities Are Actually Cutting Transportation Emissions. Here’s How. (Governing (opinion))

Philadelphia Infrastructure to Flourish with USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program Support (Hoodline)

North Carolina governor vetoes transportation bill that would have led to a loss of more trees, native plants (NC Newsline)

Measuring pollution levels in the Port of Baltimore after the bridge collapse (NOAA Research)

Curbs in Hoboken, N.J., Get Ready to Be ‘Reimagined’ (Government Technology)

Discover the Joy of Downtown’s Walkable Neighborhoods (Move Minneapolis (webinar))

Dayton installs hostile landscaping by transit hub to curtail loitering, incivility (Dayton Daily News)

Boston plans to add 10 miles of bike lanes over next year (WCVB-TV)

Bikeshare Beat: Ridership surges in April (Greater Greater Washington)

Bicycling grew more in Chicago than in any other major American city in the last five years (Momentum)

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Stakeholder Representative Members of the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade (Federal Maritime Commission (Notice of investigation and request for comments))

Adequacy Status of the New Jersey Portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island and Pennsylvania- Delaware Areas Submitted PM 2.5 Limited Maintenance Plan, 2006 24 Hour PM2.5 Maintenance Area (EPA (Notice of adequacy))

FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning (FTA (Notice))

Evaluation of Wisconsin Coastal Management Program; Notice of Public Meeting; Request for Comments (NOAA (Notice))

Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Other Storms With High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Sector Delaware Bay (Coast Guard (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Solicitation for Applications for Advisory Councils Established Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Executive Order (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Notice of solicitation))

Land Acquisition Nomination and Ranking Process for Funds Made Available Through the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2018 (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))

Here come Biden’s environment rules. Now courts will have their say. (E&E News)

Federal Investigations Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse Consider Wider Threats to Infrastructure (Engineering News-Record)

Biden-Harris Administration Selects 99 Communities for Grants Aimed at Making Local Roads Safer; Invites Applications for Future Rounds of Funding (USDOT (media release))

New York City Nabs Stretch of Brooklyn Coastline to Redevelop (CityLab)

Oakland, California becomes first district nationwide with 100% electric school buses (KRON-TV)

NREL's Open-Source Vehicle and Mobility Tools Offer Routes to Reduce Transportation Energy Use, Emissions (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Opposition grows to speedy electric truck transition (FreightWaves)

Cleveland port’s ‘electrification hub’ expected to anchor progress toward net-zero emissions (Energy News Network)

Coal dust concerns mount after Baltimore bridge collapse (Politico)

New technology captures harmful ship emissions at the Port of Oakland (KPIX-TV)

Pittsburgh Regional Transit aims to reduce emissions in first-ever climate plan (Allegheny Front)

Federal Railroad Administration initiates civil rights probe in Amtrak’s Baltimore tunnel project (Baltimore Sun)

Philadelphia Parking Authority begins issuing tickets, fines amid crackdown on ADA mobility violations in city (WPVI-TV)

Another successful launch of MDOT’s diversity recruitment program (Talking Michigan Transportation podcast)

Interagency Equity Advisory Committee Helps All California Communities Benefit from Transportation Projects (California DOT (media release))

Invasive seaweed causing Port of San Diego emergency (KGTV-TV)

California's water tunnel to cost $20 billion, state officials say the benefits are worth it (AP)

EPA Announces Final Rule to Improve Public Awareness of Drinking Water Quality (EPA (media release))

Pete Buttigieg says federal dollars should help mend Philadelphia's Chinatown (NBC News)

MnDOT, Grand Portage Band Partnership Bringing Ojibwe-English Road Signs To Highway 61 (Tbnewswatch)

FDOT nixes Pride, Juneteenth bridge displays (Axios Florida)

Texas Department of Transportation Rolls Out Statewide Active Transportation Plan for Safer, Connected Travel (Hoodline)

UDOT to build 60 miles of paved trails as part of Utah Trail Network (KSL-TV)

With pedestrian deaths at a 30-year high, study examines engineering solutions (University of Minnesota’s Catalyst)

Bicycling in Chicago doubled in 5 years, but cyclists still worry about safety (Chicago Sun-Times)

Online tool supports local public agencies in addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety (Kansas DOT (press release))

Enhancing the Airport Experience with Wayfinding (ACRP (webinar))

Improving Airport Operations and Sustainability via Landside Vehicles (ACRP (webinar))

State DOT Product Evaluation Processes (NCHRP)

Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond (National Academies)

Incorporating Climate Change and Climate Policy into Macroeconomic Modeling (National Academies (workshop proceedings))

A Primer on Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels and Biobased Products for Transit Applications (Association for Commuter Transportation (webinar))

The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy and Plans to Decarbonize Transportation in the US (Logistics Viewpoints)

White House uses Infrastructure Week to tout progress on thousands of projects (The Hill)

FHWA chief praises Port of Savannah projects to reduce truck pollution (Savannah Morning News)

US Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA's carbon rule (Reuters)

Bike Brands Start To Adopt C-V2X To Warn Cyclists About Cars (Ars Technica)

Executive Director of Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Looks for Ideas to Expand E-Mobility (National League of Cities (commentary))

Caltrans Launches Digital Map Highlighting More than 300 Clean California Projects (California DOT)

Kansas City wants big federal money for sustainability projects, but it faces tough competition (KCUR Radio)

Ohio seeks $189 million in EPA funds to electrify state fleets, retrofit public buildings (Ohio Capital Journal)

Even Stock Exhausts Aren't Safe from NYC Noise Camera Tickets (Road and Track)

How Green Transit Technologies Can Shape The Future Of Public Transportation (Forbes)

Residents Across Five States Monitor Local Air Quality (The Appalachian Voice)

EPA reminds New Englanders to use free air quality monitoring tools this summer (EPA (media release))

New York City Ordered to Fix Broken Pledge to Make Half of Taxis Wheelchair-Accessible (The City)

The Father of the 15-Minute City Doubles Down on His Vision (CityLab)

VDOT’s living shorelines project at this Boy Scout camp is a conservation success story (Scouting Magazine)

You Might Need Your Teen To Translate These Hawaii DOT Highway Signs. (And That’s The Point) (KHNL/KGMB-TV)

Sustainability in action at Laurelwood Park (Sound Transit (media release))

City of Belfast, Maine DOT partner to enhance Active Transportation infrastructure (Penobscot Bay Pilot)

Chautauqua County, NY to hold Active Transportation Week (Observer)

Cyclist safety enhancements coming to Miami-Dade's most dangerous roadways (WTVJ-TV)

Iowa closes "resounding gaps" in state law on crosswalks (Bleeding Heartland)

New York City DOT Announces Plan for Secure Bike Parking Network (BoroPark24)

Laredo, TX discusses bicycle safety and active transportation (Laredo Morning Times)

2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Funding Available through SDDOT (South Dakota Department of Transportation (media release))

Elevating Community Voices and Environmental Justice in the Transition to Net Zero (National Academies)

Addressing Climate Resilience and Greenhouse Gases in the Transportation Planning Process (NCHRP)

Call for Nominations for the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Call for nominations))

Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Proposed rule; extension of comment period))

Comment Period, Notice of Public Meeting, and Request for Comment on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Package Delivery in North Carolina (FAA (Notice of availability; notice of public meeting; request for comments))

Good Neighbor Environmental Board (EPA (Notice of meeting))

AASHTO President Craig Thompson: ‘Togetherness’ Key to Success (AASHTO Journal)

FHWA Issues $148M in Grants to Reduce Port Air Pollution (AASHTO Journal)

USDOT Seeks AI Solutions For Transit Infrastructure (Nextgov/FCW)

Hearing: A Review of Fleet Electrification Efforts (House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure)

Biden administration details how producers of sustainable aviation fuel will get tax credits (AP)

MoDOT ending Adopt-A-Highway program, citing costs, safety concerns (Spectrum News)

MoDOT leader calls for changes from trash haulers after seeing debris spill onto highways (KMBC-TV)

Navajo government asks Biden to stop uranium transport across the Navajo Nation (Fronteras)

Groundbreaking on Electric Charge Highway (WLFI-TV (link to video))

Colorado governor, Democrats reach long-term air quality and transit deal with oil and gas industry, environmentalists (Colorado Sun)

Port of Oakland opens world's 1st commercial, zero emission truck stop (KTVU-TV (video))

The 15 cities in the US with the worst air quality, ranked (Business Insider)

In New Orleans' bike culture, Black cyclists find 'therapy,' community (NOLA)

Florida asks feds to let more than 1,000 permits slide after judge rules process illegal (News-Press)

Preparation And Communication Are Critical Ahead Of Violent Weather (Commercial Carrier Journal)

As the climate changes, cities scramble to find trees that will survive (Grist)

Graffiti-battling drones take flight in WSDOT highway cleanup program (KOMO-TV)

World Cup, Olympics, Climate Change Drive California Infrastructure Efforts (ENR California)

San Clemente Surfers Fight $100 Million Railroad Renovation Project (Surfer)

USDOT’s Build American Bureau approves first TOD TIFIA loan for Mt. Vernon Library Commons Project (Mass Transit)

Michigan DOT Podcast Touches on Benefits of Trails (AASHTO Journal)

Washington bike safety program goes statewide (Seattle Times)

E-bikes are a ‘game changer’ for bike shares (Route Fifty)

Historic Cedar Hill Bridge reopens for pedestrians (Tri-City Record)

Pedestrian, Cyclist Trail To Connect Chickamauga And The National Military Park in Tennessee (The Pulse)

Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps (KSL.com)

Practices for Statewide and MPO Coordination (NCHRP)

On-Demand Aviation Services for Mobility, Logistics, Emergency Response, and Humanitarian Use Cases (ACRP (event summary))

The Future of Ferry Electrification in Rural Areas (TRB (webinar))

Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Request for Information (USDOT (Notice))

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2 (Council on Environmental Quality (Final rule))

Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings (Federal Energy Management Program, DOE (Final rule))

Coordination of Federal Authorizations for Electric Transmission Facilities (Grid Deployment Office, DOE (Final rule))

Proposals by Non-Federal Interests for Inclusion in the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))

Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions To Protect Tribal Reserved Rights (EPA (Final rule))

Great Redwood Trail Agency - Adverse Abandonment - Mendocino Railway in Mendocino County, Cal. (Surface Transportation Board (Notice of application))

How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations (New York Times)

President Advances Plan to Make Freight Shipping Carbon-Free (Transport Topics)

What’s New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

BTS Updates National Transportation Statistics (Bureau of Transportation Statistics (media release))

Omaha airport takes significant damage from EF-2 tornado (Fox Weather)

Amtrak can take control of Washington Union Station, federal judge rules (WTTG-TV)

How the Baltimore bridge collapse upended a D.C. coffee chain’s business (Washington Post)

NJ Transit releases first sustainability plan (Mass Transit)

Smart streetscape to pilot mobility program in Buffalo (Public Square)

Administration’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Flood Reduction Infrastructure Project in Historic Savannah Community (FEMA (media release))

Planning for climate change, Delaware State Senate passed new legislation (WRDE-TV)

Vehicle platooning in TN designed to increase road safety, decrease pollution (WKRN-TV)

Are the Great Lakes the key to solving America’s emissions conundrum? (National Geographic)

FAA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Carbon Particle Emissions from Aircraft Engines (FAA (media release))

FHWA Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports (FHWA (media release))

Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities (CNN)

MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice Communities (iBerkshires.com)

In a push for more housing density near transit lines, highway dollars have become a political football (Colorado Public Radio)

CDTA to bring mobility hubs to Albany, Troy (WTEN-TV)

Understanding Environmental Justice In Rural Communities (Forbes (opinion))

MnDOT seeks more volunteers to keep roads clean (KARE-TV)

The Minnesota Mayor Making Space for Monarch Butterflies (CityLab)

Amtrak expansion grabs interest from tourism organizations in South Dakota (KSFY-TV)

Can You Compost That? A Cheat Sheet on What Goes in the Bin (Bloomberg Green)

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration Wins Preservation Award Railroad Report (Maryland Department of Planning (media release))

Lessons on how (and how not) to build a bike-friendly city (Corporate Knights)

Unsanctioned signs installed along San Francisco's Wiggle bike route (SFGATE)

Minnesota’s Metro Transit Steps Up Safety Efforts With Monitors Displaying Bus Behavior For All To See (Star Tribune)

The Future of Ferry Electrification in Rural Areas (TRB (webinar))

Navigating public transport during a pandemic: Key lessons on travel behavior and social equity from two surveys in Tehran (ScienceDirect)

Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All (The President (Executive Order))

Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (FHWA (Notice))

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets and In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets; Requests for Authorization; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment (EPA (Notice))

Notice of Availability of Programmatic Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Transit Projects (FTA (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the GreenThumb Gardens Water Supply Project, New York, NY for Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond Counties (Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice))

Anchorage Regulations; Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, California (Coast Guard (Notice of proposed rulemaking))

Adoption of a Department of the Air Force Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NASA (Notice))

Kootenai National Forest; Montana; Kootenai National Forest Over-Snow Motorized Use Travel Plan (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement))

Notice of Determinations on the Demand Response and Electric Vehicle Standards (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice of determinations on the PURPA Standards set forth in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021))

USDOT Issues $23M in Thriving Communities Funds (AASHTO’s Center for Environmental Excellence)

US Infrastructure Is Broken. Here’s an $830 Million Plan to Fix It (Wired)

FAA Weather Stations In Rural Alaska Are Consistently Not Reporting Data, Legislature Wants Congress To Address Issue (KMXT Radio)

EPA & the Army Corps of Engineers have less ability to protect wetlands than they've had in 40 years but Florida still isn't satisfied (JD Supra (opinion))

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E-15 Sales (EPA (media release))

How Amazon Became the Largest Private EV Charging Operator in the US (Bloomberg Green)

Google Maps Will Use AI To Help You Find Out-Of-The-Way EV Chargers (The Verge)

Houston Metro finding shift to electric or hydrogen buses an uphill effort (Houston Chronicle)

A new chapter for transport decarbonization awaits (GreenBiz)

EPA New England issues three air permits for offshore wind farm projects (EPA (media release))

EPA Reveals Slight Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Environmental Protection)

Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth (Transport Topics)

Second ‘bathtub’ grant won’t fix Parkway East flooding before 2026 (Pittsburgh Union Progress)

WisDOT announces two new additions to Rustic Roads Program (Daily Jefferson County Union)

New $4.5 million East Bay trail path will connect bicyclists, pedestrians to BART (East Bay Times)

Subgrade Soil Susceptibility to Shrink/Swell and Frost Heave: Effects on Pavement Performance (NCHRP)

Tactile Wayfinding in Transportation Settings for Travelers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (TCRP)

Aggregate Sustainability—Production (TRB (webinar))

Strategies to Respectfully Address Homelessness at Airports (ACRP (webinar))

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Phase 3 -EPA (Final rule))

National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting (EPA (Notification for a public meeting))

Withdrawal of the Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Dredged Material Management Plan Feasibility Study, Los Angeles County, CA (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent; withdrawal))

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Forest Service (Notice of meeting))

FHWA Issues $830M in PROTECT Resiliency Grants (AASHTO Journal)

Court upholds California’s authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules (AP)

Senate rebukes Biden administration on effort to reduce vehicle pollution (Route Fifty)

See Maps of Where Eclipse Seekers Flocked and the Traffic That Followed (New York Times)

These US Cities Benefited Most From Solar Eclipse Tourism (CityLab)

Traffic gets eclipsed in Texas (Texas Department of Transportation (media release))

Thousands Travel to NH to View the Solar Eclipse (New Hampshire Department of Transportation (media release))

APTA: Transit-ridership levels continue post-pandemic recovery (Progressive Railroading)

Colorado pumps $21 million into fast-charger expansion for electric vehicles (Powers Journal)

This Florida highway will wirelessly charge electric cars on the go (Tampa Bay Times)

Port of Albany awarded $9.9M in funding for rail and maritime infrastructure improvements from NYS DOT (American Journal of Transportation)

This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US (Electrek)

Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles (BBC News)

California's Clean Air Act Exemption Targeted in Lawsuits Challenging Truck GHG Rules (HDT/Truckinginfo)

Civil engineering researcher looks to remedy inequities in traffic safety (University of Arizona)

Extra Step Added For Transit-Oriented Housing (New Haven Independent)

Biden’s environmental justice scorecard offers more questions than answers (Grist)

Boy Scouts Join Tennessee DOT Litter Cleanup Campaign (AASHTO Journal)

Resilience to Natural Hazards and Historic Buildings (National Park Service)

Urban planning should consider building height, shape, and arrangement to best protect pedestrians during severe precipitation and wind (Physics of Fluids)

WYDOT Widens Access to Road-Closure Data to Save Lives in Severe Weather (Wyoming DOT (media release))

An Ode to the Northeast Corridor, the Rail Line That Keeps Amtrak Alive (CityLab)

Jersey Shore hangout spot for 4x4 beach vehicles could disappear without more sand (NJ.com)

UTA plans to expand, redesign transit by possible 2034 Olympics (KSTU-TV)

WVDOT Helps Develop Unique ‘Rail Bike’ Offering (AASHTO Journal)

Houston’s New Mayor Pumps the Brakes on Street Safety Projects (Governing)

Metra sees surge in bikes on trains following change in policy (Trains)

How climate change is beginning to be built into employee pay and benefits (CNBC)

Minnesota touts e-bike rebates worth up to 75% off cost of new purchase (WCCO-TV)

Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion Playbook (NCHRP)

Airport Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic (TRB (webinar))

National Public Transportation Safety Plan (FTA (Notice of availability and response to comments))

Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (FTA (Final rule))

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

Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice; extension of comment period))

Renewal Package From the State of Arizona to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Federal Highway Administration’s Environmental Review Responsibilities to the State (FHWA (Notice, request for comments))

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

Notice of Adoption of a Fish and Wildlife Service Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (EPA (Notice))

AASHTO Issues New ‘Commuting in America’ Reports (AASHTO Journal)

AASHTO Seeks ‘Balanced’ EV Charging Network Effort (AASHTO Journal)

AASHTO Comments on Low Carbon Construction Material Rules (AASHTO Journal)

States seek Supreme Court intervention on smog plan split (E&E News)

Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy (AP)

Buttigieg rejects critics of EV future: Like people in 2000s saying we could have landlines forever (Fox News’ America Reports)

Interactive Playbook Helps Communities Plan for Transportation Electrification (Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (media release))

Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management Post a Solar Eclipse with Illinois DOT (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))

Traffic delays and other issues mark total solar eclipse day (USA Today)

Eclipse flights swarm airports: ‘We had to close the runway to park planes (CNBC)

Maine seeks to curb ‘range anxiety’ with new EV charging stations (Spectrum News)

Cargo ships are getting bigger, but can our infrastructure keep up? (WWL Radio)

A collapsed bridge, a new Amtrak tunnel, the Red Line: Baltimore is an infrastructure epicenter (Baltimore Banner)

Unused "T" lines could be revived during massive improvement project (KDKA-TV)

Few Stations and $200 to Fill Up: Life on California’s ‘Hydrogen Highway’ (CityLab)

PennDOT Announces $20 Million in Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (Pennsylvania DOT (media release))

Ship Speed Reduction Lowers California Coastal Air Pollution (Maritime Executive)

Emissions model for aviation fuel will be ready 'in the very near future', says EPA administrator (Reuters)

Atlantans call for equity and access in transit and mobility (WABE Radio)

How NJ school uses virtual reality to help kids with autism prepare for airport stress (The Record)

People with disabilities must be included in climate planning and responses, say Harvard researchers (Harvard Law Review)

USDOT Announces Latest Step Toward Launching New Reconnecting Communities Institute (USDOT (media release))

US EPA and New York State DEC Launch Statewide Environmental Justice Listening Tour (EPA (media release))

State DOT Landscape Projects Transforming Infrastructure (AASHTO Journal)

WYDOT Video Highlights Value of Roadway Snow Fencing (AASHTO Journal)

Adapting stormwater management to extreme weather requires innovation, professor says (Ohio State University)

New York governor orders transit agency to drop bid to charge NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge (AP)

Japanese Businesses Fight to Stay as Metro Stop Transforms LA’s Little Tokyo (CityLab)

Connecticut to launch 13 microtransit services within four-month period (Mass Transit)

Silence the Roar: Noise Pollution in Aviation (Airways)

E-bikes are Transforming Urban Mobility and Cities Need to get Onboard: Study (Momentum)

Safety concerns prompt Tampa to enact new e-scooter rules, including fines (WUSF Radio)

Greensburg, PA seeking public feedback on city walking, cycling for Active Transportation Plan (Tribune-Review)

2022 was the ‘worst year ever for bicyclist deaths,’ new data shows (Route Fifty)

Airport Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic (ACRP (webinar))

Air Plan Approval; District of Columbia; Removal of Stage II Gasoline Vapor Recovery Program Requirements (EPA (Final rule))

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancy; Correction (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications; Correction))

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; May 2024 Virtual Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council; Public Meeting (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Vineyard Northeast Project on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Massachusetts; Corrections (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Notice of Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (Geological Survey (Notice of teleconference meeting))

Federal Judge in Texas Vacates FHWA’s GHG Rule (AASHTO Journal)

EPA's new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards are effort to fight climate change (ABE News)

EPA extends credits for automakers, further relaxing car rule (E&E News)

NYC becomes first U.S. city to approve congestion toll with $15 charge to drive into part of Manhattan (AP)

U.S. losing valuable wetlands at alarming rate (States Newsroom)

USDOT Opens Applications for More than $5 Billion in Funding for Significant National Infrastructure Projects (USDOT (media release))

States Prepare For Solar Eclipse Traffic Tie-Ups With Advanced Tech (Forbes)

Arkansas Department of Transportation releases traffic forecast map for eclipse (KTAL-TV)

Texas restricts oversize truck loads on the day of the eclipse (CHRON)

VDOT: Make plans to rotate travel around solar eclipse (WTOP Radio)

Solar Eclipse 2024 (Illinois Department of Transportation)

Solar Eclipse Oversize Restrictions (Medallion Transport and Logistics)

CTA to restore bus service on some routes cut during the pandemic (Chicago Sun-Times)

Virginia DOT Allocates $11.3M for EV Chargers (AASHTO Journal)

FHWA Administrator: EVs a Charged Topic With High-Level Support (Government Technology)

Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that. (HR Dive)

Cool paint coatings help pedestrians feel up to 1.5°C cooler in urban setting, field study finds (Phys.org)

Greenlane announces LA to LV charging corridor for commercial trucks (Electrek)

The benefits of bridge-tunnels (WAVY-TV)

Understanding the Federal Highway Administration’s Greenhouse Gas Rule (Environment and Energy Leader)

Colorado air quality bills call for summer fracking pause, ‘repeat violator’ crackdown (Colorado Newsline)

Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it (The Conversation)

Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands rank among worst national parks for air quality (The Santa Fe New Mexican)

FAA Invests $27 Million on Research to Reduce Emissions and Noise (FAA (media release))

A Number Of States Adding Native American Translations To Road Signs Promoting Awareness (Milwaukee Independent)

Transit called 'lifeline' for rural Pennsylvania residents (WVIA Radio)

Disabled People Are Dying in America’s Crosswalks. We Need to Protect Them. (Governing (commentary))

NCDOT Prepping for Annual Litter Cleanup Effort (AASHTO Journal)

These glowing orbs can tell you if water is clean or polluted (Fast Company)

Floating wetlands bring beauty, benefits to South Carolina ponds (The Times and Democrat)

Alaska’s New Robotic Dog Will Be Used To Haze Wildlife At Fairbanks Airport (Anchorage Daily News)

New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, predict their effects (University of Cambridge)

PennDOT Invites Pennsylvanians to Share Feedback on Winter Services (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (media release))

EPA announces $12M to protect salmon by reducing toxic tire dust, other pollutants in stormwater (EPA (media release))

Florida legislature passes bill easing demolition, replacement of old buildings with bigger structures (Florida Politics)

Georgia DOT and We Are Teachers Launch Free K-12 Car and Road Safety Program (Georgia Department of Transportation (media release))

TxDOT Launches Pedestrian & Bike Safety Campaign (KIAH-TV)

Cyclist group launches crash-tracking survey after rise in DC traffic fatalities (GW Hatchet)

How can more U.S. cities become more walkable? Here's one urban planner's approach (NPR’s TED Radio)

Residents Taking It Upon Themselves To Update Maps Showing Raleigh’s Walkability (WRAL-TV)

Deadly fires from phone, scooter batteries leave lawmakers playing catch-up on safety (Stateline)

Pennsylvania Taking Steps to Combat Human Trafficking (Pennsylvania DOT (media release))

When Our Technology Solutions Do Not Work for Everyone (TRB (webinar))

Homes on Track: Building Thriving Communities Around Transit (Regional Plan Association (webinar))

Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Calculation (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Final rule))

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

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; April 2024 Meetings (Coast Guard (Notice))

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

Notice of Availability of a Joint Record of Decision for the Proposed Sunrise Wind Farm Offshore New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island (Bureau of Ocean Energy (Notice))

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Notice; request for applications))

New EPA Rules Tighten Vehicle Tailpipe Emission Levels (AASHTO Journal)

FHWA Offering $44M in Active Transportation Grants (AASHTO Journal)

What's driving the surge in pedestrian deaths on roadways across the US (NBC News Now)

EPA Didn’t Ban Gas Cars. It Cut Air Pollution So We Can Breathe Easier. (Forbes (Opinion))

Preparing for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse (FHWA)

FAA warns of air travel disruptions in path of April 8 eclipse (The Hill)

Find Your Path to the Total Solar Eclipse (511NY Rideshare/New York State Department of Transportation)

Total guide to Texas eclipse travel (Texas Department of Transportation)

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet making preparations ahead of April 8 solar eclipse (WPSD-TV)

2024 Missouri Solar Eclipse (Missouri Department of Transportation)

Agencies prepare for solar eclipse traffic flooding into southeast Oklahoma (Tulsa World)

USDOT expects to deliver national aviation plan for communicable disease outbreaks by 2025 (Passenger Terminal Today)

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure (Transport Topics)

Governor signs bills creating electric vehicle charging station network across Wisconsin (AP)

Drones could soon be used to remove graffiti from Washington highways (KING-TV)

Which Mountain West cities have the most climate-friendly transportation systems? (Mountain West News Bureau)

Native American tribes ditches traditional transportation with multimillion-dollar EV initiative (The Cool Down)

Shell to focus on EV charging, closing 1,000 retail locations (Yahoo Finance Live)

Louisiana lawmakers move to protect combustible engine vehicles from future restrictions (Shreveport Times)

As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for a while (AP)

Trees and bushes near highways improve air quality (Earth.com)

More testing facilities and new website enhance service for emissions program customers (Wisconsin DOT (media release))

Texas Air Quality Measurements Fail Hispanic Communities (Governing)

Disabled riders need comprehensive public transportation planning (Prism)

ODOT's Mobility Management Program Provides Transportation To Oklahomans In Need (KWTV-TV)

Blue Grass Airport Launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program (Blue Grass Airport (media release))

DelDOT caring for more than just the roads (WDEL Radio)

F1 and IndyCar Street Races Can Be an Economic Boon - and a Big Headache (CityLab)

District of Columbia DOT Program Offers Vouchers for E-Bike Purchases (AASHTO Journal)

TxDOT highlights rising bicycle, pedestrian crashes (Marshall News Messenger)

Las Vegas advocate appeals for reinstatement of jaywalking fines amid pedestrian deaths (KSNV-TV)

Houston deemphasizing commitment to ‘Vision Zero’ traffic safety initiative under new mayor (Houston Public Media)

Integration of Contingency Planning for Small Airports (ACRP)

Former TRB Executive Director Neil Pedersen Has a Question: Are we willing to stick our necks out? (Thinking Transportation podcast)

A national survey on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on school travel in the US. (Parents perspective -Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives)

Safety Zone; Storms With High Winds; Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Captain of the Port Zone (Coast Guard (Final rule))

Notice of Adoption of Department of Energy Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act (EPA (Notice of adoption of categorical exclusion))

National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Plan Unveiled (AASHTO Journal)

45 states, large metro areas submit climate action plans under Inflation Reduction Act (EPA (media release))

Solar Eclipse Preparations (The Stream by AASHTO)

Ohio governor signs executive order ahead of total solar eclipse (WLWT-TV)

Wyoming Officials Share Lessons Learned From 2017 Eclipse Ahead Of Texas April Eclipse (WFAA-TV)

New Jersey’s transit stations can help spur more affordable housing (WNET-TV’s NJ Spotlight News (video))

San Diego gets first electric tug boat in US (KUSI/KSWB-TV)

Coastal US Cities Top Ranking of Climate-Friendly Transportation (CityLab)

National League of Cities Launches New Mapping Resource to Support Transit Planning in Municipalities (National League of Cities (media release))

Maryland DOT announces $55 million in federal funding to reduce transportation emissions (WBFF-TV)

The Remarkable Potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Carbon Emission Reduction (Greek Reporter)

The Role of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in a Zero Emission Future (American Public Transportation Association (webinar))

Caltrans Unveils New Transportation Equity Index Tool (AASHTO Journal)

Aging advocates aim to expand public transit across New Hampshire (New Hampshire Bulletin)

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Environmental Justice and Confronting the Climate Crisis (University of Michigan (livestream))

Wetland and Beaver Dam Water Quality Workshop to be held in Oskaloosa, OK (Oskaloosa Herald)

Washington State DOT’s Paint Maps: The Origin Story (WSDOT Blog)

'Drive with Aloha' murals educate about drunk driving (Spectrum News)

Husband, wife buried on runway at US airport greet thousands of planes every year (Fox Weather)

How green is your next vacation? Here's how to tell (USA Today (opinion))

Hawaii DOT Launches Statewide Aviation Noise Study (Island News)

To Incentivize E-Bikes, First Map Your Destination (Government Technology)

New York City Just Had Its Safest-Ever Year For Pedestrians. What Went Right? (CityLab)

$50 Million to Enhance Active Transportation Across British Columbia (Momentum)

DC transit officials will give city residents money toward a new electric bike (Washington Times)

Coon Rapids, MN awarded state grant for active transportation plan (ABC Newspapers)

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

Advancing Gender Equity in the DOT Workforce (NCHRP)

Respectful Response to People Experiencing Homelessness in Transit (TRB (webinar))

Artificial Intelligence Lets Bicycles ‘See’ (Informationsdienst Wissenschaft)

Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs (Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking))

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

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Atlantic Shores North Project on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New Jersey (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance, Site Characterization Activities, and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Maine Offshore the States of Maine, ... (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))

USDOT issues $3.33 billion to 132 projects through its Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs (USDOT (media release))

AASHTO Participates in USDOT’s Air Mobility Meeting (AASHTO Journal)

The Power Of Community Engagement In Transportation (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))

FHWA Announces Request for Information on Updating Federal Standards for EV Charging (FHWA (media release))

NEPA Reform Long Overdue Say Western Tribes, Ranchers, And Local Governments (Western Wire)

Oregon court rejects cities’ request to toss climate rules (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Ensuring Climate-Smart Transportation Planning (National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (blog))

Governor discusses progress in Rhode Island's EV charging infrastructure effort (WJAR-TV)

USDA invests nearly $66M to improve roads, trails, and water quality as part of Investing in America Agenda (Forest Service (media release))

Air quality in AZ is already bad, but Republicans want to end most vehicle emissions testing (AZ Mirror)

House Bill Would Reset Connecticut's Emission-Reduction Goals, Incentivize Businesses to Adopt Environmentally Sustainable Practices (CTNewsJunkie)

Caltrans Launches Equity Tool to Help All Communities Benefit from Transportation Projects (Caltrans (media release))

Georgia DOT Forges Historic Bat Conservation Agreement (AASHTO Journal)

Snowy days often lead to salty streams. Ohio's trying to fix that (WYSO Radio)

FAQs: Air Quality in National Parks (National Parks Conservation Association)

Red Covered Bridge: Illinois DOT Fixing an Antique (Illinois DOT (blog))

Ambassadors for active transportation, honoring women in flight (KUAF Radio)

Arkansas governor, agency heads lay out plans for April 8 solar eclipse (KARK-TV)

A Vote for Safer Streets from the Heart of Car Culture (Governing)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota opens trail system to more motorized bicycles (Dakota Scout)

Pittsburgh wants to make streets safer with Vision Zero (KDKA-TV)

Hawaii’s e-bike dilemma: Safety, laws, confusion (KHON-TV)

Silencing the Roar: Noise Pollution in Aviation (Airways)

Los Angeles voters approve ‘Safe Streets’ Measure HLA (KTLA-TV)

A new approach to transportation: Pairing off-street parking with electric scooters (Argonne National Laboratory)

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments seeking public’s input in 2050 “Active Transportation Plan” survey (KRDO-TV)

WisDOT joins nationwide effort to prevent traffic deaths (Wisconsin DOT (media release))

Lessons of Agency Resilience During Periods of Disruption (TRB (webinar))

Concrete Pavement Preservation (TRB (webinar))

Request for Information on the J3400 Connector and Potential Options for Performance-Based Charging Standards (FHWA (Notice))

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

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

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

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

Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period (Vessel Response Plans) (Coast Guard (Notice))

National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee Meeting; April 2024 Meeting (Coast Guard (Notice))

Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on the Authorization for the Revolution Wind Farm and Revolution Wind Export Cable Project Offshore Rhode Island (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers))

Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Florida Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Water Quality (EPA (Notice of availability; request for public comments))

Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Renewal) (EPA (Notice))