Clear Roads Featured at AASHTO’s National Briefing on Winter Maintenance and Road Weather (Crossroads)
U.S. Geological Survey Climate Science Plan -- Future Research Directions (U.S. Geological Survey (link to pdf))
ASU travel behavior research center provides insights on the future of transportation (Arizona State University)
Arizona DOT Taps Firms to Add EV Charging Sites (AASHTO Journal)
Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised (Bloomberg Green)
Oregon gets millions to build electric vehicle, hydrogen fueling stations (Oregonian/OregonLive)
What’s Stalling Electric Vehicle Adoption in Wyoming? (Inside Climate News)
Did lawmakers know role of fossil fuels in climate change during Clean Air Act era? (Harvard Gazette)
Can Hydrogen Help the Energy Transition? Panel Explores the Benefits and Challenges (National Academies)
Virginia Governor appoints environmental justice advocate to council (Virginia Mercury)
Transportation 101: Inside the free class that teaches future advocates (Baltimore Banner)
PennDOT announces enhancements to 511PA website and app to assist with Penn State Football travel (KDKA-TV)
Zion National Park shuttles are now electric (National Park Service (media release))
County seeks feedback on active transportation and trail network (Fairfax County Times)
Four State DOT Projects Receive EV Charging Grants (AASHTO Journal)
Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview (Transport Topics)
Buttigieg is pouring billions into accessibility. He says it will benefit all travelers. (USA Today)
Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Volpe Center Thought Leadership Series (speaker announcement))
Feds, oil train proponents ask high court to reverse NEPA ruling (Westlaw Today)
Walking (or riding) the talk: Gaining momentum with active transport (Infrastructure)
The Mobility Revolution Envelops The Motor City (WWJ-TV’s Michigan Matters (video))
Rice engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads (Rice University (media release))
Small AV Shuttles Not Yet Suitable for Transit Operations (Government Technology)
ChargePoint Launches AI Tool To Boost Charger Reliability (The EV Report)
California Leaders Host Battery-Swap Electric Truck Forum to Explore New Opportunities to Decarbonize Transportation (California State Transportation Agency)
'Environmental justice and economic mobility matter the most to me': Insights from a young voter (WNYC Radio)
Equality In The Transportation Profession And Beyond (ITE Talks Transportation (podcast))
Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities (The Ohio State University)
Too much to lose: Preparing national park museum collections for climate change (National Park Service)
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land (Las Vegas Sun)
Advocates sue to stop rail trail construction (Eagle/Tribune)
Second phase of the Adirondack rail trail opens with a celebratory bike ride (Adirondack Reporter)
Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky (Northern Kentucky Tribune)
New Tool to Track Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic (City of Tampa (media release))
Digital Construction Management in the Highway Industry (TRB (webinar))
TRB's International Conference on Women and Gender in Transportation (TRB (conference))
Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
Membership in the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group (NPOAG) (FAA (Notice of selection to the National Parks Overflight Advisory Group))
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice))
Notice of Meetings of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee (Office of the Secretary, Interior (Notice))
State DOTs Supporting Local Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)
NPS completes environmental review for continued management of e-bikes in parks (National Park Service (media release))
The Next Challenge for the US Charging Network: Congestion (Bloomberg Green)
Complete Streets Drive Housing, Jobs, and Retail Gains (American Planning Association)
EV Incentives Can Address Equity and Polluting Vehicles (Government Technology)
Mapping clean energy on the highway (Cipher (commentary))
'Critical knowledge': Weekly radio show deconstructs local, global environmental concerns (Rice University (media release))
Michigan updates data sharing tool on environmental justice (Great Lakes Echo)
ITD research on monarch habitat, repair of earthquake-damaged bridges win AASHTO honors (Idaho Transportation Department (media release))
Road Trip Will Explore Connectivity Across California and Unveil "California Wildlife Reconnected" Campaign to Reconnect Wildlife and Protect Biodiversity (National Wildlife Federation (media release))
NYSDOT Completes Rebuild of Historic Stone Bridge (AASHTO Journal)
New Jersey Girl Scouts focus on noise pollution (Quiet Communities)
Houston's Pat Walsh Bikeway makes headway (Axios Houston)
Shared e-scooter operations in 3 cities adapt after 2023’s turbulence (Smart Cities Dive)
Bicycle rolling-stop laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, research shows (Oregon State University (media release))
Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan Updates (City of Raleigh (media release))
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Adoption of Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; September 2024 Meeting (United States Coast Guard (Notice of open Federal advisory committee meetings))
Finding of No Significant Impact for the Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System Programmatic Environmental Assessment (National Park Service (Notice of availability))
USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Plan (AASHTO Journal)
Understanding the Carbon Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging ( Environment + Energy Leader)
Get the facts before supporting electric vehicles (Tribune Democrat (opinion))
After Nike Leaders Promised Climate Action, Their Corporate Jets Kept Flying -- and Polluting (ProPublica)
Will 2028 Olympics Energize L.A.’s Race to Zero Emissions? (Government Technology)
Chicago’s unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice (Next City Stacker)
Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them (The Conversation)
Dodger Stadium gondola: Judge rejects lawsuit from project's opponents (City News Service)
Right on Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights (Politico Magazine (commentary))
How The Government Canceled Classic Muscle Cars (Motorious (commentary))
‘Yield to Your Neighbor’ Campaign Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Brown County, WI (WTAQ-WLUK Radio)
Fairfax County’s Plan for Active Transportation (Fairfax County Government NewsCenter)
The biking boom: Expanding bicycling in the National Capital Region (Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Think Regionally (podcast))
Corporate denial of aircraft noise pollution (Quiet Communities (opinion))
New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB (webinar))
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Maine, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) (FHWA (Notice; request for comments))
Public Land Order No. 7948; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7613; Withdrawal of Public Lands for a Runway Safe Zone, Nevada (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; Delaware; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (EPA (Proposed rule))
2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (EPA (Request for Nominations, Correction))
Notice of Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice of teleconference Meeting))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice of availability))
Request for Information Regarding Interregional and Offshore Wind Transmission (Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy (Request for information))
Court rules against LNG terminal and pipeline project at Port of Brownsville, TX (Border Report/KMID-TV)
Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals (Rails to Trails Conservancy)
Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals. (City & State New York)
E-Bikes Discount Program Launched to Boost Sustainable Transportation in Boston (Beacon Hill Times)
Growing crops for fuel is not a climate solution. Sustainable agricultural practices aren’t going to change that. (Earth Justice (commentary))
Michigan DOT announces grants to support critical maritime infrastructure projects (Michigan DOT (media release))
Getting Appalachian Airports Ready for Electric Aircraft (Plane & Pilot)
Workplace Charging Webinars (Best Workplaces for Commuters)
Can Clean Hydrogen Fuel a Clean Energy Future? (World Resources Institute)
Critics push back on proposal to end NC car emission inspections (Port City Daily)
Public transportation is solution to climate crisis in Black communities (Florida Courier (commentary))
Mimicking beaver dams, tackling invasive plants, and preventing harmful algae blooms with Ecology funding (State of Washington Department of Ecology (media release))
Dayton looks to maintain 'Bike Friendly' status, seeks community input (Spectrum News 1)
Michigan opens thousands of miles of trails to e-bikes with new policy (Bridge Michigan)
Reviving the Los Angeles River: Engineering Alongside Nature and Society (National Academies)
Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airport (TRB (webinar))
Climate Change Impacts on the Seismic Performance of Bridges (TRB (webinar))
Optimizing green and gray infrastructure planning for sustainable urban development (npj Urban Sustainability)
Cars and Chargers in the Country: Rural PEV Owner Accounts of Charging and Travel in California (The University of California Institute of Transportation Studies)
Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Notice of meeting))
Balancing Infrastructure and Environment: Challenges and Solutions (The Stream by AASHTO (podcast))
As US bets big on hydrogen for clean energy, local communities worry about secrecy and public health (Grist)
The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning (Mass Transit (op-ed))
Post-Pandemic, Micromobility Ridership, Cost on the Rise (Government Technology)
Beyond NEPA: Understanding the complexities of slow infrastructure buildout (Clean Air Task Force (commentary))
Derelict vessels present problems for ports (Peninsula Daily News)
Using AI in pursuit of better bike paths (UC Santa Barbara)
MassDOT Unveils Final Plan for Beyond Mobility Plan (Massachusetts DOT (media release))
Caltrans Unveils New Tool to Prioritize Multimodal Infrastructure Investments to Combat Climate Change (California DOT (media release))
E-Bikes Are Half the Bicycle Traffic in Maine's Acadia National Park (Bangor Daily News)
For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure (Texas Standard)
What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)
A new pedestrian and bike bridge for Cloverdale (Sonoma Gazette)
Visualizing Risk for Resilience (TRB (webinar))
Cycling and Scooting Through the Years (USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
Guru Madhavan’s New York Trilogy (Issues in Science and Technology)
Announcement of Meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice of meeting))
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notice of Charter Renewal (EPA (Notice of charter renewal))
Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for US Wind Inc.’s Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Maryland (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Interior (Notice of availability; final environmental impact statement))
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies (Surface Transportation Board (Notice of vacancies on Federal advisory committee and solicitation of nominations))
Northeastern State DOT Projects Win Regional Awards (AASHTO Journal)
US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 (Planetizen)
US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)
How electric vehicles could improve our mental health (BBC (video))
Air pollution impacts from warehousing in the United States uncovered with satellite data (Nature Communications)
Rural Minnesota communities gain expanded public transportation options (Public News Service)
Seven Best Practices for Prioritizing Transit Equity (Kimley-Horn (commentary))
How TxDOT Crews Helped Battle Major Wildfire (AASHTO Journal)
A Love Song to Smelly, Inconvenient, Glorious Mass Transit (CleanTechnica)
A return to remember: Long Beach Airport welcomes public back to its Historic Terminal (Press Telegram)
Sheepskin Trail (PA) gets $1 million boost for expansion (Herald Standard)
New Orleans to expand bike network, offer rebates for e-bikes (Axios New Orleans)
Pedestrian river bridge connecting North Side, northeast Minneapolis draws excitement (Star Tribune)
Coastal path added to U.S. Bike Route 95: National designation could bring tourist dollars to Ventura County, California (VC Reporter)
Creating a Statewide Biking and Walking Database for California (Portland State University)
Massachusetts Receives $360,000 for Mobility Management Pilot Program (Massachusetts DOT (media release))
Designing the Transportation Agency of the Future (TRB (webinar))
Day-to-Day Practices to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Asphalt (TRB (webinar))
Visualizing Risk for Resilience (NCHRP (webinar))
Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airports (ACRP (webinar))
Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure (British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (link to pdf))
Announcement of Fiscal Year 2024 Low or No Emission Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Project Selections (FTA (Notice and implementation guidance))
Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027– 2032 and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030–2035; Correction (NHTSA (Final rule; correction))
Notice To Renew the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) (Office of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (Notice))
DOT Report to Congress: Decarbonizing U.S. Transportation (USDOT (link to PDF))
Utah DOT Deploys Weather-Resistant Asphalt for Roads (AASHTO Journal)
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))
US Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years (Bloomberg Green)
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)
Infrastructure woes around New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl (WWL-TV (video))
Nationwide long-distance bicycle route expands in the West (Wyoming Public Radio)
Atlanta Cyclists Warn of E-Bike Dangers on Shared Paths (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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))
Understanding Airport Air Quality and Public Health Studies Related to Airports, Second Edition (ACRP)
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))
Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year (Commercial Carrier Journal)
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))
Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles (Transport Topics)
First Federally Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Ohio (Government Technology)
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)
E-Bikes Pedaling Tech into Urban Mobility (Boss Magazine)
Sustainable Solutions to Your Commute Challenges (Minneapolis Regional Chamber (webinar))
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))
GM to pay $146 million in penalties over excess emissions (Mercury News)
Hydrogen-Powered Train Travels 1,750 Miles on Single Tank (Government Technology)
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)
UDOT To Install New Remote Avalanche Control Systems In Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah DOT (media release))
$23.5M Federal Grant Electrifies Maine National Park Buses (Portland Press Herald)
How E-Bikes Won Over Europe (CityLab)
Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Off to Strong Start (Atlanta Regional Commission (blog))
Houston no longer has a bike share network. Will another one be launched? (Houston Public Media)
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))
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)
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)
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)
Bike to Work Day is almost here, but cyclist safety remains a year-round project in Colorado (KUNC Radio)
RIDOH Announces Grants for Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation (Rhode Island Department of Health (media release))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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))
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)
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))
St. Louis to develop urban mobility plan (ITS International)
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)
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)
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))
Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year (AP)
Report: Rural America produces greenhouse gasses on behalf of urban and suburban areas (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Maryland DOT Highlights Pollinator, Tree Planting Efforts (AASHTO Journal)
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)
Co-workers Remember Tracey Bramble, The ‘Bright Light’ Behind The Witty Iowa DOT Highway Message Signs (Des Moines Register)
Tennessee DOT gets ready for 2024 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (Clarksville Online)
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))
Improving Rider Safety for Mopeds and Seated Motor Scooters of 50cc or Less (Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program)
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)
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)
National Environmental Policy Act Regulations: Phase 2 – Streamlining NEPA Review (Nossaman LLP (opinion))
Maine DOT Seeks Federal Grant for Wind Project (AASHTO Journal)
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)
Short on Curbside Chargers, New York EV Drivers Are Improvising (Bloomberg Green)
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))
Greater Akron has a good network of foot and bike paths. New study shows need for better connection (Ideastream Public Media)
Downtown Anchorage is getting a protected bike lane for the summer (Alaska Public Media)
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))
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)
Garden City panel slams brakes on project backed by Federal Highway Administration (Savannah Morning News)
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))
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))
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)
Bikeshare Beat: Ridership surges in April (Greater Greater Washington)
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))
Federal Investigations Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse Consider Wider Threats to Infrastructure (Engineering News-Record)
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)
Federal Railroad Administration initiates civil rights probe in Amtrak’s Baltimore tunnel project (Baltimore Sun)
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))
EPA Announces Final Rule to Improve Public Awareness of Drinking Water Quality (EPA (media release))
MnDOT, Grand Portage Band Partnership Bringing Ojibwe-English Road Signs To Highway 61 (Tbnewswatch)
FDOT nixes Pride, Juneteenth bridge displays (Axios Florida)
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))
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)
FHWA chief praises Port of Savannah projects to reduce truck pollution (Savannah Morning News)
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))
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)
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))
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)
Iowa closes "resounding gaps" in state law on crosswalks (Bleeding Heartland)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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))
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)
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)
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))
Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities (CNN)
In a push for more housing density near transit lines, highway dollars have become a political football (Colorado Public Radio)
Understanding Environmental Justice In Rural Communities (Forbes (opinion))
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)
The Future of Ferry Electrification in Rural Areas (TRB (webinar))
Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All (The President (Executive Order))
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (FHWA (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))