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

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

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

WVDOT Switching to Pavement Preservation Strategy (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOAA’s Equity Framework (NOAA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Methods of Airport Arts Program Management (ACRP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Map Shows Greenest Cities in the US (Newsweek)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incorporating Resilience into Transportation Networks (NCHRP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beyond bike lanes (Sebastapol Times)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations (Grist)

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

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

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

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

Oregon delays emissions standards (Trucks, Parts, Service)

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

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

Los Angeles County releases environmental justice plan (HeySoCal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal (National Academies)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Micromobility on the rebound in 2024 (Smart Cities Dive)

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

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

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

Flood Forecasting for Transportation Resilience (NCHRP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing America’s Aging Dams (The Regulatory Review)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Case for Walkable Cities (National Review)

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

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

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

Mapping the new Clean Water Act (Science)

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

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

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

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

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

AASHTO Comments on Proposed Accessibility Provisions (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DC’s Last Bike Messengers (Washingtonian Magazine)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NCDOT Culvert Inspection Team Uncovers History (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety (TRB (webinar))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airport Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: A Primer (ACRP)

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

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

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

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

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

Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview (Transport Topics)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State DOTs Supporting Local Transportation Projects (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NYSDOT Completes Rebuild of Historic Stone Bridge (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

Canadian Communities receive funding for active transportation projects (Newswires)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Plan (AASHTO Journal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice (TRB)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rail Resiliency Bulletin July 2024 (FRA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Workplace Charging Webinars (Best Workplaces for Commuters)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New CEQ Regulations Effects on Transportation Industry (TRB)

Mitigate Tree Obstructions Near Airport (TRB (webinar))

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

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

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

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

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)

Meat mess on Oakland freeway spurs calls for nationwide safety changes (KNTV-TV)

The 5 Coastal States That Face the Most Devastating Flood Risk (CityLab)

The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning (Mass Transit (op-ed))

The Pandemic’s Tenacious Grip on Traffic Safety (AAA)

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))

How Texas Is Using Technology To Curb High Pedestrian Fatality Rates (Route Fifty)

FAA Announces $427 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports (FAA -(media release))

Alabama Researchers Get Grant Focused On Reducing Diesel Emissions At Ports (WVUA-TV)

On Lake Michigan, a coal-fired steamship and ferry eyes a clean-energy future (Bridge Michigan)

E-Bikes Are Half the Bicycle Traffic in Maine's Acadia National Park (Bangor Daily News)

A Vast Wetland Park Seeks to Slake a Thirsty Megacity (CityLab)

For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure (Texas Standard)

What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do (CityLab)

Bikeshare Is More Popular Than Ever. But It’ll Cost You (CityLab)

A new pedestrian and bike bridge for Cloverdale (Sonoma Gazette)

As bike and scooter ridership soars, safety challenges grow (Route Fifty)

Aviation Walk opens in Hickory, North Carolina (WSOC-TV)

Adventure Cycling unveils Arkansas' second U.S. Bicycle Route (KUAF Radio)

Visualizing Risk for Resilience (TRB (webinar))

Creating Self-Directed Resiliency Plans for General Aviation Airports (ACRP)

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)

White House Says Better Tech Could Help Environmental Permitting Process (Nextgov/FCW)

US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 (Planetizen)

Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects (Arkansas Advocate)

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)

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)

EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska (EPA (media release))

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)

Great Salt Lake dry-up may be increasing greenhouse gas emissions (The Hill)

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)

Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians (WOFL-TV)

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))

Examination of Transit Agency Coordination with Electric Utilities, from TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)

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))

2025 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program; Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice))

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))

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))