AASHTO Helps Develop New ‘Mini Guide’ for EVs ( AASHTO Journal)
Addressing Transportation Insecurity through Equity ( AASHTO Journal)
Electric Vehicles Poised To Transform Economy, Says USDOT (Engineering News-Record)
Will EV Charging Infrastructure Be Ready for Cyber Attacks? (Government Technology )
Resiliency, EV evolution expected to be focus of Florida’s next gen transportation infrastructure (Florida Politics)
Interstate Solar Arrays Will Generate Clean Energy And Reduce Costs (Central Maine News (commentary))
VDOT Announces Resilience Plan To Provide Sustainable Future For Transportation Projects And Infrastructure (Virginia DOT (media release) )
Simulations show how bridges are damaged during earthquakes, and how we can prevent it (American Association for the Advancement of Science (media release))
FHWA Expands Every Day Counts Program Expands To Curb Crashes And Emissions (Bloomberg CityLab)
Utah DOT Preps Howitzers For Avalanche Control (AASHTO Journal )
Invasive Watch: Osage Orange (T&D World (sponsored content))
South Chicago Set To Get Raised Bike Lanes, Markers Honoring History To Make Streets ‘Vibrant And Accessible,’ Leaders Say (Block Club Chicago )
Three Ways to Explore Environmental Justice Through Art this Week (Washington Informer )
New Jersey’s first adaptive mountain bike trail opens for riders with mobility issues (Lehigh Valley Live)
The Case for Guerrilla Crosswalks (CityLab)
How Green Paint Can Save Cyclist’s Lives (Bicycling)
It Takes a (Big) Village: How a community of transportation pros is making mobility better. (Thinking Transportation (podcast) )
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) – Notice of Meeting (EPA (Notice) )
Availability of Federally-Enforceable State Implementation Plans for All States (EPA (Notification) )
Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science Establishment; Request for Nominations (U.S. Geological Survey (Notice)
AASHTO Offers Feedback on Vulnerable Road Users (AASHTO Journal )
Three Midwestern States to Watch as They Navigate Equitable Rollout for EV Charging (Inside Climate News)
How to design clean energy subsidies that work – without wasting money on free riders (The Conversation)
Manchin’s permitting deal is a major setback for environmental justice (The Hill (Opinion))
Washington Ferries won’t rehire unvaxxed workers amid crew shortages (The Center Square )
Cities became more pedestrian-friendly during the pandemic. Many aren’t going back (NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday)
How Buffalo Survives Supercharged Snow (CityLab )
Tackling Supply Chain Challenges and Climate Change (St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. )
Four Considerations for Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Route Fifty (Commentary))
Across New York, a Fleet of Google Street View Vehicles Tracks an Array of Key Pollutants (Inside Climate News )
Researchers Create Toolkit to Address Disparities in Transportation and Mobility (Insight Into Diversity)
llinois DOT: Changing Mowing Practices to Protect Landscapes (AASHTO Journal )
Arizona DOT Highlights Benefit of Elk Fencing Project (AASHTO Journal )
Wisconsin Governor, Joins Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, WisDOT to unveil dual-language highway signs (Wisconsin Governor’s Office (media release))
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Invests $300,000 in Community-Led Projects to Boost Safety, Connection and Inclusion on America’s Trails (RailstoTrails Conservancy (media release))
Where ‘Vision Zero’ Is Working (CityLab )
Traffic congestion may contribute to lower birthweight (Boston University School of Public Health )
Urban planners and the regulation of sound in our cities (Quiet Communities (blog))
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations; Consistency Update for Massachusetts (EPA (Final rule) )
Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures (EPA (Final rule) )
Great Lakes Advisory Board Notice for Virtual Meeting (EPA (Notice) )
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice, request for public comment))
Official Release of EMFAC2021 Motor Vehicle Emission Factor Model for Use in the State of California (EPA (Notice of availability) )
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System; Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin; Draft 5-Year Review Boundaries (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice of availability; request for comments) )
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Meeting (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice) )
Natural Disaster Procedures: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities of the Corps of Engineers (Army Corps of Engineers (Proposed rule))
Notice of Consideration of Demand Response and Electric Vehicle Standards (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice with request for comments))
Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program; Northeast Corridor Project Inventory (FRA (Notice of availability) )
Notice of the December 7 and 8, 2022, Teleconference Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names (National Park Service (Notice) )
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Empire Offshore Wind, LLC’s Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore New York (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice; request for comments )
Jefferson National Forest; Monroe County, West Virginia; Giles and Montgomery County, Virginia. Mountain Valley Pipeline and Equitrans Expansion Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement) )
Establishment of the Marine and Coastal Area-Based Management Advisory Committee and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership (NOAA (Notice) )
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Request for applications))
The ‘Moonshot’ Project: Creating a New Transportation Vision ( AASHTO Journal)
Voters weigh in on transportation issues (Land Line)
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Roadmap for Nature-Based Solutions to Fight Climate Change, Strengthen Communities, and Support Local Economies ( White House (Factsheet))
US Announcements Under the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27 ( US Department of State)
EPA Takes Action to Address Illegal Destruction of Streams and Wetlands in Missouri and Nebraska (EPA Region 7 (media release))
COVID-19 Reshaped the Work and Mobility Landscape in U.S. Cities ( Government Technology )
‘There are places where, if you were starting from scratch, cars wouldn’t make sense’: Pete Buttigieg on redesigning cities ( Fast Company )
The Move To Re-Route Interstate 80 Has Hit A Roadblock Because Of The $12.6 Billion Price Tag ( Cowboy State Daily)
Taking action since Hurricane Sandy: Preparing a climate-ready workforce before the next storm hits ( Brookings)
Ports of LA, Long Beach, Singapore collaborate on green shipping corridor ( Spectrum News 1)
Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 19 percent in two years, new sustainability report shows ( Vanderbilt University )
Louisiana DOTD’s Wilson: ‘Remain Committed to Equity’ ( AASHTO Journal)
In bill gutting wetland protection, lawmakers agreed to a study. It found new law harmful ( Indianapolis Star)
The benefits of wetlands in Florida ( WINK-TV)
How beavers could help protect water quality from climate change ( Colorado Public Radio)
Hawaii DOT Gets Fast and Furious Installing Raised Crosswalks ( FHWA Innovator)
Flagstaff adopts Active Transportation Master Plan for improved walking and biking ( Arizona Daily Sun)
From Rails to Trails: The Making of America’s Active Transportation Network ( HistoryNet.com (book review) )
State DOTs Perspective on Pavement Resilience ( TRB (Webinar))
Accessibility Measures in Practice ( NCHRP)
Language Matters –Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lunch & Learn (National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (Webinar))
Delegation of New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the States of Arizona and California ( EPA (Final rule))
Pipeline Safety: Notice of Availability of the Tier 1 Nationwide Environmental Assessment for the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Tongass National Forest; Alaska; Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Facility Improvements Project (Forest Service (Notice of intent to prepare a supplemental draft environmental impact statement))
AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast: The Ray Eyes Future Roadway Issues (AASHTO Journal)
AASHTO Hurricane Panel: Support is the Key to Recovery (AASHTO Journal)
A big-city official comes to DC to deal with vehicle electrification infrastructure (Federal News Network)
Michigan Test Drives Country’s First Mobility Officer (Route Fifty)
Aspen Decarbonization Workshop Remarks by Maritime Administrator (MARAD (transcript))
The pollution EPA refuses to regulate (The Hill (opinion))
Hawaii DOT Wants Plastic Waste to Hit the Road (AASHTO Journal)
What Is Bike Infrastructure? (Planetizen)
Report On Electric And Alternative Vehicle Infrastructure Summit (National Governors Association (commentary))
New Environmental Standards for City Infrastructure Announced (City of Boston (media release))
Ohio Governor Announces $100 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Now Available (Ohio Governor’s Office (media release))
California set a record for greenhouse gas reductions in 2020, but it means nothing (Los Angeles Times)
The Fight Against Deadly Soot (The Relevator)
Chicago Red Line extension is more than a transportation story (Chicago Sun-Times (opinion))
Fewer Car-Deer Crashes with Permanent Daylight Savings (Route Fifty)
50 years after the Clean Water Act, more must be done to protect Montana’s waterways (Daily Montanan (commentary))
West Virginia’s ‘Roads to Prosperity’ Gets Cultural Exhibit (AASHTO Journal)
First-of-its-kind initiative launched to make shared mobility the first, best option (Intelligent Transport)
Highway and traffic pollution could be connected to low birthweight (Popular Science)
The Journey from Parking to Mobility Management (Government Technology (video))
Ireland’s National Transport Authority Launches Active Travel Pilot Scheme For New Zebra Crossings ( Intelligent Transport)
Current Methods for Life Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi River Hatchie/ Loosahatchie, MS River Mile 775–736, Tennessee and Arkansas, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Islands Ecosystem Restoration Project at James Island (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Exemption From Historic Preservation Review for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Approval of exemption))
Strategy To Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities (EPA (Notice of availability))
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (EPA (Notice of charter renewal))
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice; request for public comment))
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit (EPA (Notice; request for public comment))
Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))
National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) (EPA (Notice of meeting))
Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting Notice for the Research, Development & Technology Virtual Forum (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Louisiana DOTD: Making the Most of Transportation Change ( AASHTO Magazine)
FHWA Issues New Vulnerable Road Users Guidance ( AASHTO Journal )
Transportation Electrification: Where We Are And Where We’re Headed – Nick Nigro, Atlas Public Policy ( ITE Talks Transportation (podcast) )
Appalachian Regional Port looking toward expansion as growth continues in Northwest Georgia (Polk County Standard Journal)
10 years after Sandy, Hudson River tunnel just as vulnerable to flooding – and a fix isn’t coming until 2038 (Gothamist )
North Carolina Moves to Electrify Trucks and Buses, Gaining Economic and Environmental Advantages ( Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (commentary) )
Four Regions Of New Jersey Release Climate Resilience Action Plans Following Community Development Process (NJ Department of Environmental Protection (media release))
The New World: Envisioning Life After Climate Change ( New York Times )
OIG identifies opportunities for Amtrak to reduce locomotive idling, more easily achieve emission reduction goals ( Amtrak Office of Inspector General (media release))
California farmers look to tomato crops as new source for producing clean drinking water ( CBS News )
While clean water isn’t a partisan issue, it is a faith issue (Religion News Service (commentary))
WVDOT, Department of Arts, Culture and History celebrate five years of Roads to Prosperity with exhibit at State Culture Center ( West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture History)
Mural painting brings awareness to pedestrian safety on 6th Avenue ( Arizona Public Media )
The intersection of historic preservation in D.C. and urban planning ( Washington Business Journal (commentary))
Dementia: Can traffic-related air pollution increase risk? ( Medical News Today)
Cyclist crash numbers raise questions about OKC infrastructure ( Oklahoma City Free Press)
Evanston Transit Alliance exploring ways to connect local bike trails ( Evanston Roundtable )
How will Virginia’s new Office of Trails spend $89 million? ( Virginia Mercury (commentary))
Managing Severe Storms and Environmental Impacts ( TRB (Webinar) )
State DOTs Perspective on Pavement Resilience ( TRB (Webinar) )
Factors influencing bike share among underserved populations: Evidence from three U.S. cities ( Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment)
BNSF Railway Bridge Across the Missouri River Between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota; Final Environmental Impact Statement (Coast Guard (Notice of availability))
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit ( EPA (Notice; request for public comment))
COVID–19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O’Hare, John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, Newark Liberty, New York LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and San Francisco Airports for the Winter 2022/2023 Scheduling Season ( FAA (Expiration of the limited, conditional waiver of the minimum slot usage requirements))
Noise Compatibility Program for Duluth International Airport, St. Louis County, Minnesota (FAA (Approval of a Duluth International Airport (DLH) noise compatibility program))
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice ( U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice) )
Notice of Teleconference Meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee ( Office of the Secretary of Interior (Notice) )
Pipeline Safety: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Research and Development (R&D) Public Meeting and Forum (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
AASHTO’s New President to Emphasize Resilience ( AASHTO Journal )
Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ( White House (media release))
Colorado DOT may be slowing highway expansions, but don’t expect any highway removals ( Colorado Public Radio News )
Biden advisor says Syracuse’s I-81 plan is “a beautiful project” being replicated across U.S. (Syracuse.com)
Reducing noise pollution with acoustic walls and rubberised roads (Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine)
RIDOT Chosen for Climate Challenge Award for Permeable Pavement Project (Rhode Island DOT (media release) )
HDOT to Receive Climate Challenge Initiative Funding for Plastic Recycling Research (Hawai’i DOT (media release))
Getting to ‘net-zero’ emissions: How energy leaders envision countering climate change in the future ( The Conversation )
Lacuna Tech Powers L.A. Pilot for Taxi Ride Equity ( Government Technology )
At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders ( Minnesota Public Radio )
Ban Cars on Halloween ( Slate.com )
New electric car ride-share program aims to connect rural communities in Fresno County (Fresno Bee )
Revamped ‘NewEngland511’ Aims To Reduce Congestion, Pollution ( Public News Service)
City of Omaha seeks community input on plan to improve walking, bicycling conditions ( Omaha World-Herald)
Notice of Funding Opportunity To Establish Cooperative Agreements With Technical Assistance Providers for the Fiscal Year 2022 Thriving Communities Program (Office of the Secretary of Transportation)
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Motor Vehicle Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program; Diesel Opacity Cutpoints ( EPA (Proposed rule) )
Local Government Advisory Committee’s Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee Meeting ( EPA (Notification of public meeting))
Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting (EPA (Notification of public meeting))
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting (Maritime Administration (Notice) )
Notice of Availability for Proposed Voluntary Agreement at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Governors Island National Monument ( FAA (Notice) )
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Amend the Resource Management Plan for the Proposed Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice; request for comments) )
Pacific Wind Lease Sale 1 (PACW–1) for Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on the Outer Continental Shelf in California – Final Sale Notice (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))
AASHTO Comments on FHWA’s Proposed GHG Rules ( AASHTO Journal)
California Strengthens Alliances for Transportation Electrification (Transport Topics )
Nearly a decade since Superstorm Sandy, New York City’s resilience projects are ‘plodding’ ( American City and County )
California sends $300 million to help begin the planning process to move train tracks off Del Mar Bluffs ( KGTV-TV )
FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian ( Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (media release) )
HDOT testing asphalt mixes designed to improve pavement and the environment ( Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (media release))
Six State DOTs Sign ‘Equity in Infrastructure’ Pledge ( AASHTO Journal)
KYTC Helps Establish State-Focused Archaeological Website ( AASHTO Journal )
University Ecologists Studying Idaho’s Roadside Vegetation ( AASHTO Journal)
Glasgow installs automatic cyclist warning signs ( Highway News )
Safer streets targeted through Rochester’s bicycle plan update ( Post Bulletin )
Why are rural roads so much more deadly? New report explores ( Family Safety & Health)
Announcement of Fiscal Year 2022 Low or No Emission Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Project Selections; Correction ( FTA (Notice; correction) )
Enhancing the Safety of Vulnerable Road Users at Intersections; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period ( USDOT (Notice) )
Air Plan Approval; California; Innovative Clean Transit Regulation ( EPA (Proposed rule))
Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (EPA (Proposed rule))
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Land Use Changes of Surplus Property at Everett-Stewart Regional Airport, Union City, Tennessee ( FAA (Request for public comments) )
Establishment of Lost Trail Conservation Area, Montana (Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice) )
Notice of Availability of Draft Study; Extension of Comment Period (Coast Guard (Notice))
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; November 2022 Meeting ( Coast Guard (Notice))
National Advisory Council; Meeting ( FEMA (Notice) )
Meeting of the Regional Resource Stewardship Council and the Regional Energy Resource Council (TVA (Notice) )
Public Meeting of the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (Department of Interior (Notice of public meeting) )
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting, Thompson Divide Area, Colorado (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
State DOTs Joining White House Infrastructure Summit (AASHTO Journal)
US House Lawmakers Introduce EV Tech Bill (Transport Topics)
$39 Million In Marine Highway Grants Awarded (Waterways Journal)
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Program to Help Communities Seek Infrastructure Projects (USDOT (media release) )
Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods (Washington Post)
Cities push back against Legislature’s environmental policy preemptions (Florida Politics)
California Finds Truck Parking Shortage Complicated by EV Mandates (Transport Topics)
Barge Groundings Create Headaches on the Lower Mississippi (Maritime Executive)
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Finance Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure (USDOE (media release))
FAA, Universities Pursue Critical Research to Achieve U.S. Aviation Climate Goals (FAA (media release) )
Feds Open More Funding for Diesel School Bus Phase-out (Route Fifty )
Vermont’s new 'Replace Your Ride' funds cleaner transportation options (Vermont Business Magazine )
Six State DOTs Sign ‘Equity in Infrastructure’ Pledge (AASHTO Journal )
As EVs Become More Mainstream in NC, Equal Access is Critical (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (blog))
Forest Service reactivates planning for West Yellowstone-area timber project (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
The Dreadful Toll of Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions - and What We Can Do About It (Governing (commentary))
Tribes ask US Supreme Court to hear case over destruction of sacred site near Mount Hood (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Restored rock road sign in Halifax County dates back to era of George Washington (Gazette-Virginian )
Connecticut DOT Awards Grant for Pedestrian Study (AASHTO Journal)
In Times of Crisis, Bikeshare Rolls On (Bloomberg CityLab)
Caltrans Identifies Locations to Increase Safe Walking and Bicycling Options for Communities Statewide (California DOT (media release) )
Preparing the Next Generation of Airport Industry Professionals (TRB (webinar))
Historic Damage in Wake of Hurricane Ian (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)
Should Coastal Communities Rebuild or Retreat After Hurricane Ian? (Columbia University)
Demand-driven design of bicycle infrastructure networks for improved urban bikeability (Nature Computational Science )
Environmental Justice Scorecard Feedback (Council on Environmental Quality (Notice of extension for request for information))
Air Plan Approval; Louisiana; Repeal of Excess Emissions Related Provisions (EPA (Final rule))
Local Government Advisory Committee and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee: Request for Nominations (EPA (Notice of request for nominations))
Notification of a Public Meeting of the Chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and CASAC Ozone Review Panel (EPA (Notice))
Request for Information: Better Indoor Air Quality Management To Help Reduce COVID–19 and Other Disease Transmission in Buildings: Technical Assistance Needs and Priorities To Improve Public Health (EPA (Request for information through public comment))
Good Neighbor Environmental Board (EPA (Notice of meeting))
Proposed Policy on Enabling the Use of Unleaded Aviation Gasoline in Piston Engine Aircraft and Aircraft Engines Through the Fleet Authorization Process (FAA (Notice of availability; request for comments))
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Forest Service (Solicitation for members) )
AASHTO Comments on ‘Buy America’ EV-Focused Waiver ( AASHTO Journal )
Delaware, California Launch New Litter Cleanup Efforts ( AASHTO Journal )
Supreme Court to hear high-stakes challenge to Clean Water Act ( Washington Post )
Transport Canada to Remove All COVID Restrictions From October 1 ( Travel Agent Central)
Public Transportation Ridership Rises to More than 70 Percent of Pre-Pandemic Levels ( American Public Transportation Association (media release))
Remnants Of Hurricane Ian Will Test North Carolina DOT’s New Flood Early-Warning System For Roads ( Charlotte Observer )
Electric School Buses Aid Power Grid in Moments of Need ( Government Technology)
New Mexico to be Part of ‘Clean Freight Corridor’ ( Transport Topics)
People of color are as interested in buying electric cars as white consumers – the biggest obstacle is access to charging ( The Conversation)
Advocates say speed-limiting tech in new cars could address gender disparity in crash statistics ( Cox Media Group Washington Bureau )
EPA Finalizes Environmental Justice Action Plan for Land Protection and Cleanup Programs ( EPA (media release))
nfrastructure Law Sends $1.1 Million To National Park Service For Transportation Needs ( National Parks Traveler )
Transportation “Insecurity” Increasing Among Americans ( AASHTO Journal )
Grappling With the Traffic Safety Crisis ( National Conference of State Legislatures (podcast) )
New Jersey lawmakers want to study goal of zero traffic deaths by 2035 ( New Jersey Monitor)
Push for suicide prevention barriers on Taft Bridge prompts DDOT review of all DC bridges ( WJLA-TV)
Las Vegas Isn’t a City for Pedestrians, But We Could Make It One ( Las Vegas Weekly (commentary))
SEPTA Offers New Way For Customers To Report Cleanliness Issues on System ( SEPTA (media release))
Safer Intersections for Pedestrians and Bicyclists ( TRB (webinar))
Airport Terminal Program; FY 2023 Funding Opportunity (FAA (Notice of funding opportunity))
Announcing Two Virtual Public Outreach Events ( Coast Guard (Notice of outreach events))
Four Federal Agencies Plan Broad GHG Reduction Push ( AASHTO Journal )
MARAD Initiates Low Carbon Shipping Study ( AASHTO Journal)
Biden’s point man on infrastructure law (Politico)
Wildfire Smoke Is Erasing Progress on Clean Air (New York Times)
DOE and DOT Announce Gabe Klein to Lead Joint Office of Energy and Transportation ( US Department of Energy (Media release))
Can E-Bikes Rescue the Covid Bicycle Boom? (Bloomberg (Commentary))
Unwinding really backward policy:’ California abolishes decades-old parking requirements ( Sacramento Bee)
Michigan DOT enters 5-year partnership to build first public in-road EV charging system in Detroit ( WDIV-TV)
Hawaii’s road usage charge for EVs could have twists and turns ( The Center Square)
NJ Transit Advances Zero-Emission Bus Conversion With Design And Investment Planning Study ( NJ Transit (Media Release))
California orders 29 hydrogen trains for inter-city services ( International Railway Journal )
The airline race for a breakthrough fuel to cut one billion tons of carbon is just starting ( CNBC )
Oregon on track to follow California emission standards – no new gas vehicles sold by 2035 (KPIC-TV)
15 Most Polluted Cities in the US ( Earth.org )
Amtrak Aims to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 ( Amtrak (Media release))
University Program Opens Highway To Success For Drivers With Autism Spectrum Disorder ( Mercyhurst University)
Welcome to the High Desert highway that is one-of-a-kind in Oregon ( Central Oregon Daily News )
Delaware Governor, Keep Delaware Beautiful, Delaware DOT Launch Litter Free School Zone Program (State of Delaware (Media release))
Michigan Governor Unveils Statewide Mobility Strategy ( AASHTO Journal)
FHWA Applauds RIDOT’s Leadership in Pedestrian Safety and Financial Stewardship ( Rhode Island DOT (Media release))
Withstanding Climate Change – Resilient & Flexible Pavement ( TRB (Webinar) )
The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )
Risks and Rewards for Electrifying Fleets ( Association for Commuter Transportation (Webinar, link to registration) )
Minimobility: The next big thing in urban mobility? (McKinsey & Company )
FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration (FTA (Notice of Funding Opportunity))
Use of Inland Ports for Storage and Transfer of Cargo Containers (USDOT Office of the Secretary (Notice of request for information))
Notice of Recreational Target Shooting Closure on Public Lands in the Anderson Butte Area of Jackson County, OR (Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
FHWA Approves 35 State EV Charging Infrastructure Plans ( AASHTO Journal )
State DOTs Increase Multimodal, Active Transportation Support ( AASHTO Journal )
ETAP Podcast: The Next Generation Highways Concept ( AASHTO Journal )
Key infrastructure nominee pitches ‘all of the above’ approach on roads ( Washington Post)
Will California’s Gas Vehicle Ban Help Lead the Nation? ( Los Angeles Times)
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Implementation of Energy and Infrastructure Provisions ( Office of the President (Executive Order))
L.A. County could soon drop this key COVID mask rule. Here’s why ( Los Angeles Times)
US climate goals are achievable – if we can get the permits ( The Hill (Opinion))
Port of Long Beach channel deepening project moves forward with federal, local approvals ( Long Beach Business Journal )
Port of Los Angeles offers $5 million in green incentives ( Port Technology )
Tijuana Airport’s Bridge to the U.S. Is Reshaping California-Mexico Travel ( Airline Weekly )
Work Progresses on Two Projects at Maine-Canada Border (Transport Topics)
The Fog of San Francisco ( New York Times )
Feds Launch New Climate Resilience Planning Portal ( Government Technology )
California’s Next Climate Mandate Is End to Sales of Diesel-Only Trucks in 2040 (Times of San Diego )
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Interagency Commitment to Lower Transportation Emissions and Consumer Costs, Bolster Domestic Energy Security ( US Department of Energy (Media release) )
EPA Releases Final Determinations of Attainment Status for Air Quality Standards for Smog ( EPA (Media release))
At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment (New York Times )
U-M study finds 1 in 4 four US adults experience transportation insecurity (University of Michigan (Media release) )
Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Mobility Disability Discrimination Suit Against San Juan, Puerto Rico (Department of Justice (Media release))
A State Wildlife Agency That’s Winning at Twitter (Route Fifty )
Florida scientists will study how homeowners affect the water quality of stormwater ponds (WUSF Radio )
Centering Bikes in the Future of Mobility ( Planetizen )
Transit App Adds Pittsburgh Bike-Rental Program POGOH ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Navigating an Electric Vehicle Future: Proceedings of a Workshop (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )
Enhancing the Safety of Vulnerable Road Users at Intersections; Request for Information (USDOT (Notice) )
Air Plan Approval; Missouri; St. Louis Area Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program ( EPA (Final rule) )
Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Solicitation of applications))
Draft FAA Policy Regarding Processing Land Use Changes on Federally Acquired or Federally Conveyed Airport Land (FAA (Proposed policy; request for comments)
Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs (NHTSA (Notice of proposed rulemaking) )
Improvements for Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Test Procedures, and Other Technical Amendments ( NHSTA (Proposed rule))
Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council (Tennessee Valley Authority (Notice))
Biden administration launches website to help navigate extreme weather, other climate hazards (WHIO-TV)
How Biden could help U.S. reach climate goals on his own ( Washington Post )
Empty Containers Will Overwhelm Ports in 2023 Warns Sea-Intelligence ( Maritime Executive )
Public Comment Mixed on FHWA’s Electric Charging Infrastructure Proposal (Transport Topics )
A natural ally for climate resilience, disaster mitigation (The Hill (Opinion))
Public transit across the U.S. is not nearly as crowded as it was before the pandemic (NPR’s All Things Considered)
Where You Still Need to Wear a Mask in New York City ( New York Times)
NYSDOT Begins Roadway Flood Control Project (AASHTO Journal )
States Play a Central Role in the EV Charger Buildout (Route Fifty )
FAA’s Largest Solar Project to Power Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (FAA (Media release) )
Columbia River port managers, Army engineers agree to $2.1 million study (US Army Corps of Engineers (Media release) )
Pittsburgh Regional Transit announces plan to transition to zero-emission bus fleet by 2045 ( WPXI-TV )
California Air Resources Board May Speed Fleet Electrification ( Government Technology )
Israel to Ban Boeing 747s, Other 4-Engine Planes Amid Environmental Concerns ( U.S. News & World Report )
N.C. pushes for more EV charging stations in rural areas ( Spectrum News 1 )
Tennessee DOT Promoting Delta Region via New Partnership ( AASHTO Journal)
Residents push back on proposed Rockford, Illinois bike path expansion ( Rockford Register Star )
New Haven gets rolling on pedestrian, cycling and transit infrastructure ( Yale Daily News )
Boston Mayor, City Transportation Department Announce Expansion of Bike Network and Safer Streets (City of Boston (Media release))
WSDOT unveils new-look Statewide Human Services Transportation Plan ( Washington State DOT (Media release))
Advancing Low- and Zero-Emission Marine Vessel Technology Options Workshop (TRB (Link to workshop summary) )
Microtransit – Innovation in Rural Mobility ( TRB (Webinar) )
Webinar: NCDOT Roadway Resiliency and Recovery ( Roads & Bridges )
National Priorities List (EPA (Final rule))
Noise Exposure Map Notice: San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for San Diego International Airport ( FAA (Notice of acceptance of a noise exposure map and review of a noise compatibility program))
Noise Compatibility Program for Laredo International Airport, Webb County, Texas ( FAA (Notice of acceptance of a noise exposure map))
Adventure Cycling Unveils ‘Short Route’ Bicycle Guide ( AASHTO Journal)
Five State DOTs Honored with Keep America Beautiful Awards ( AASHTO Journal )
President Biden Announces Appointments to the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council ( White House (Media Release))
FHWA Announces $513.2 Million in Emergency Relief for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disaster and Catastrophic Events ( FHWA (Media release))
California’s new emissions rule speeds up the future of cars ( Washington Post (Opinion))
September Webinar to Offer EV Infrastructure Guidance (AASHTO Journal)
Commuter Tunnel Under the Hudson Won’t Be Finished Until 2035 ( New York Times)
DOE Establishes Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $335 Million Battery Recycling Programs (Department of Energy (Media release))
Florida DEP Awards $68 Million For 227 Electric Transit Buses (Tampa Dispatch)
When Driving, Tires Emit Pollution. And EVs Make the Problem Worse (Bloomberg News)
We Can’t See the Work-Forest for the Disabili-Trees! (Mass Transit)
Group Looks To Make Navigating Houston Without A Car Equitable And Inclusive (OutSmart Magazine)
Maryland DOT, USACE Join Forces on Restoration Project (AASHTO Journal)
Tennessee DOT Promoting Delta Region via New Partnership (AASHTO Journal)
More trees, more composting, fewer emissions: Supervisors approve trio of sustainability measures (San Diego UnionTribune)
One, two, three – newly completed construction lets fish swim free north of Kalaloch (Washington State DOT (Media release))
Louisiana DOTD Unveils Aviation Tourism Program (AASHTO Journal)
New Utah Bridge Features Pedestrian, Bicyclist Path ( AASHTO Journal)
St. Louis regional planning agency hopes grant will help reduce pedestrian deaths (St. Louis Public Radio)
Boston Transit Disruptions a Boon for Bike-Share Program ( Government Technology)
Portland, Maine made changes to bicycle infrastructure this summer, plans to continue next year ( WCSH-TV)
New Haven transit plan to increase protected bike lanes, safety for pedestrians ( New Haven Register)
Santa Claus Lane Bikeway Construction Starts Next Week ( Santa Barbara County Association of Government (Media release))
Pedestrian Analysis – Current Practice, Resources, and Applications ( TRB (Webinar))
Notice of Proposed Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers ( FHWA (Notice; request for comments))
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program ( FRA (Notice))
Finding of Failure To Submit Regional Haze State Implementation Plans for the Second Planning Period (EPA (Final action))
State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules (– Coast Guard (Interim rule and request for comment))
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Revolution Wind, LLC’s Proposed Revolution Wind Farm Offshore Rhode Island (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice and request for comments))
Request for Nominations for the Science Advisory Board Environmental Justice Screen Review Panel (EPA (Notice))
Board on Coastal Engineering Research (Corp of Engineers (Notice of advisory committee meeting))
AASHTO Responds to Proposed NEVI Program Rulemaking (AASHTO Journal)
USDOT Provides List of its Justice40 Initiative Programs ( AASHTO Journal)
Federally Funded Research to be Free and Publicly Accessible Under New White House Guidance ( Nextgov)
The EPA Just Quietly Got Stronger ( The Atlantic)
What is a 1,000-year flood? (US Geological Survey)
Oklahoma, Arkansas Forge Regional Mobility Hub Partnership (AASHTO Journal)
Losing Your Neighborhood to Climate Change Is Sometimes Necessary ( New York Times (Opinion))
DC region leaders want to halve transportation emissions by 2030 despite road widening plans ( Virginia Mercury)
NREL’s 6th Partner Forum Digs Deep on Sustainable Aviation Opportunities (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants (Department of Agriculture (Media release))
Colorado Travel Website Designed To Cater To People With Disabilities, Mobility Limitations (OutThere Colorado)
Transit Equity Builds Communities ( The Wilderness Society (blog))
NYC DOT Reinstalls Chinatown Bilingual Street Signs ( Bowery Boogie)
First coast-to-coast trail would be boon for Indiana pathways ( News and Tribune)
Fully accessible trail coming to Burlington County, New Jersey ( Burlington County Times)
A Marathon, Not a Sprint’ – How Can Cities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Also Improve Mobility? ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)
Removal of the Reformulated Gasoline Program From the Southern Maine Area (EPA (Final rule))
Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (EPA (Notice))
Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Nominations ( Office of the Secretary USDOT – (Solicitation of memberships for appointment))
Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Final rule))
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide (FEMA (Notice, request for comments)////br>////br>)
Port Access Route Study: The Pacific Coast From Washington to California (DHS (Notice of availability of draft study and request for comments))
Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group; Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Draft Phase 2 Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #7.1: Terrebonne HNC Island Restoration Project ( Department of the Interior (Notice of availability; request for public comments))
Tribal Tourism Grant Program; Solicitation of Proposals ( Bureau of Indian Affairs (Notice))
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee ( Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (Final rule))
Request for Statements of Interest Regarding the WAPA Transmission System in the Area of Boulder City, Nevada ( Western Area Power Administration (Request for statements))
Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (Geological Survey (Notice))
Notice of Intent To Amend the Taos Resource Management Plan and Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Recreational Shooting Range Project on Public Lands in Santa Fe County ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice of intent))
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council ( Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Notice of solicitation))
USDOT Issues Over $2B in New RAISE Grants (AASHTO Journal )
AASHTO Comments on Clean Water Certification Rule ( AASHTO Journal )
More stringent COVID restrictions linked with better air quality (Harvard University)
NCDOT Hydraulics Unit Wins Water Quality Award ( AASHTO Journal)
Kentucky transportation secretary gives update on flood recovery, points to lessons from tornado outbreak ( WKMS Radio )
Burying just 5 percent of power lines can improve resilience in hurricane-prone regions ( The Hill )
Dulles solar farm would be the nation’s largest at an airport (Washington Post)
A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers ( New York Times )
Ports Employ Solar Power in Efforts to Improve Environment ( The Maritime Executive )
Hit by Wet Weather and Mudslides, Pittsburgh Seeks New Ways to Adapt ( Route Fifty (Commentary))
Governor announces first ever Nevada Infrastructure Summit ( Nevada Governor’s Office (Media release))
How 3 US cities are protecting air quality – despite the West Virginia v. EPA Supreme Court ruling ( CDP )
New NACTO Report: Improving Bus Service is Key to Fighting Climate Change ( National Association of City Transportation Officials )
L.A. is spending tens of billions of dollars to make climate change and traffic worse ( Los Angeles Times (Op-ed) )
Metra to create battery-powered locomotives ( Metra (Media release))
Ideas abound as USDOT eyes wheelchairs in the cabin ( Runway Girl Network )
PennDOT Helps Launch New Anti-Littering Effort ( AASHTO Journal )
FHWA Announces $54.3 Million Grant to National Park Service to Improve Safety along Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi ( FHWA (Media release))
Maryland DOT Archeologists Excavate Iron Furnace Site ( AASHTO Journal)
Too Darn Hot: How Summer Stages Are Threatened by Climate Change ( New York Times )
New Pa. state park near Lehigh Valley to be first dedicated to ATVs, other motorized recreation ( Morning Call )
Oregon to take steps to reduce the risk of suicides at Astoria Bridge ( Daily Astorian)
How Evolutions in Transportation and Mobility Are Creating Opportunities within the Built Environment ( MarketScale)
New York City’s Greenways Get Another Boost as Officials Plot Expansion ( Gotham Gazette)
Announcement of Fiscal Year 2022 Low or No Emission Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Project Selections ( FTA (Notice) )
Notice of Final Agency Actions on Proposed Railroad Project in California on Behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority ( FRA (Notice) )
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Tiered Environmental Impact Statement for the New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study ( Army Corps of Engineers (Notice) )
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period (EPA (Proposed rule) )
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Model Years 2027 and Beyond Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards and Model Years 2029 and Beyond Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Improvement Program Standards ( NHTSA (Notice; request for scoping comments))
Security Zone; Port of Miami, Florida (Coast Guard (Notice of proposed rulemaking))
National Towing Safety Advisory Committee; September 2022 Meeting ( Coast Guard (Notice))
Board Meeting ( Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Notice) )
Notice of Availability of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Alabama Trustee Implementation Group Alabama Swift Tract Living Shoreline Project: Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment ( National Marine Fisheries Service (Notice of availability))
AASHTO Comments on Clean Water Certification Rule ( AASHTO Journal )
What Scientists Say about the Historic Climate Bill ( Scientific American )
The Pandemic Wasn’t Supposed to Hurt New York Transit This Much ( New York Times )
How global COVID-19 pandemic restrictions shed light on the relationship between transport and air pollution ( University of Melbourne)
Satellites Monitor Tiny Roadway Changes Along Texas Highway ( Government Technology )
Transportation recovery after disasters: A collaborative university/community model ( National Institute for Transportation and Communities )
Gov. signs infrastructure bond bill, with some amendments and vetoes ( Massachusetts Municipal Association )
Electric Vehicles and State DOTs ( AASHTO’s ETAP Podcast)
Are electric trucks zero-emission vehicles? ( FreightWaves )
New Jersey Debates ‘Overburdened’ in Environmental Justice Rule ( Bloomberg Law )
Outsmart Vegetation-Related Power Outages ( T&D World )
Illinois DOT to remove unmarked gravesites to complete upgrades to I-64 in Metro East ( KMOV-TV (Video) )
Iowa’s first dual-language road signs added to US Highway 30 near Meskwaki Settlement ( Des Moines Register)
NYC’s public spaces are becoming increasingly hostile toward homeless people ( City & State New York)
Our national parks still need fixing ( The Hill (Opinion))
A neighborhood fights to be heard as Dulles planes drown out daily life ( Washington Post )
Can Greater Access to E-Bikes Get More People Biking? ( Portland State University)
Adaptive Flood Relief Techniques to Enhance Resiliency ( TBR (Webinar) )
Climate Conversations: Wildfire (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Coast Guard (Request for applications) )
Safe Loading, Safe Powering and Flotation Compliance Guidance for Electrically Powered Recreational Vessels Policy Letter ( Coast Guard (Notice of availability and request for comments) )
The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest (e-Manifest) System Advisory Board; Notice of Public Meeting ( EPA (Notice) )
Proposed Settlement, Clean Water Act Claim ( EPA (Notice; request for public comment) )
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Virtual Public Meeting (EPA (Notification))
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Future Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight; Extension of Comment Period (Bureau of Ocean Energy (Notice))
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Line 5 Tunnel Project, Mackinac and Emmet Counties, Michigan ( U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of intent) )
Bureau of Land Management Request for Information on Federal Old-Growth and Mature Forests ( Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (Request for information; Extension of comment period) )
Joint Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Energy Project; Notice of Availability of Record of Decision Supplements (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Notice))
Every State DOT Formally Submits EV Infrastructure Plans (AASHTO Journal)
Senate Approves Democrats’ Sweeping Climate and Health Bill (Route Fifty )
White House Summit Champions Advanced Air Mobility (National Business Aviation Association)
Biden administration announces initiative to improve wastewater sanitation in underserved rural communities ( The Hill )
10 Ways the Biden-Harris Administration Is Making America Resilient to Climate Change ( White House (Fact sheet))
Georgia officials want federal help to pay for electric vehicle infrastructure ( The Center Square )
We haven’t built for this climate ( Axios )
Think Your Street Needs a Redesign? Ask an AI ( CityLab )
Groundbreaking marks construction of new Portal Bridge ( WCBS-TV (Link to video))
CTDOT Submits National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan ( Connecticut DOT (Media release))
Implementing Equity in the Transportation Industry ( AASHTO Journal (link to video) )
A Tree Planter’s Guide to Environmental Justice ( North Carolina State University)
Automated vehicles and underserved populations ( University of Texas at Arlington)
Louisiana DOTD Initiates Tree Replacement Program ( AASHTO Journal )
EPA Kicks Off Tour of Iconic Waters, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act ( EPA (Media release))
Colorado’s newest wildlife overpass and underpass provide safe passage for wildlife and motorists ( Colorado DOT (Media release))
As more states legalize pot, safety advocates issue guidelines to keep people from getting high and driving (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Everyone loves e-bikes – except some who have to share roads with them ( Washington Post )
Amid a summer of more cyclists and fatal crashes, advocates push for better bike infrastructure ( WGRZ-TV )
Downtown Tampa has e-scooters, bikes and streetcars. Ready for golf carts? ( Tampa Bay Times)
Growing the Impacts of Climate-Smart Agriculture ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )
Update to U.S. DOT FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding (Office of the Secretary of Transportation, USDOT (Amendment to FY22 Notice of Funding Opportunity) )
Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review ( FAA (Notice))
Request for Comments in Minimum Seat Dimensions Necessary for Safety of Air Passengers (Emergency Evacuation) ( FAA (Notice) )
Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (FAA (Solicitation of applications))
Environmental Justice Scorecard Feedback (Council on Environmental Quality (Request for information))
Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Final Agency Actions on Proposed Railroad Project in California ( FRA (Notice) )
Notice of Availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity ( Natural Resources Conservation Service (Notice of availability and finding of no significant impact) )
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Ocean Wind, LLC’s Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore New Jersey; Extension of Comment Period ( Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Draft environmental impact statement; extension of comment period) )
Notice of Teleconference Meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee ( Office of the Secretary of Interior (Notice))
Reconciliation Bill Includes Climate, Transportation Funds ( AASHTO Journal)
USDOT Outlines Infrastructure Funding Availability ( Transport Topics)
Experts to Congress: Restore EPA Enforcement Staffing and Funding for Environmental Justice ( Government Executive )
NREL Plans to Study Airport Electrification for FAA ( AASHTO Journal )
CT Transit pulls entire electric bus fleet ( WTNH-TV )
MetroLink flooding damage estimated at $18 million or more ( – St. Louis PostDispatch )
Is This the Future of Urban Resilience? (CityLab )
Tailpipe Dreams? Big Cities Plot the Death of Car Reliance ( Government Technology )
Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows ( University of Leicester )
Uber expanding electric car service (The Hill)
Ohio DOT Launches New Litter Control Program ( AASHTO Journal)
Nevada DOT-Led Study Offers Wildlife Crossing Insights ( AASHTO Journal)
A federal funding program has helped clean up the Great Lakes. Could it work for the Mississippi River? ( Wisconsin Public Radio )
Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture ( New York Times )
How SoCal’s Automobile Club Paved the Way For Road Development in the Name of Historic Preservation ( KCET Radio )
As e-bike use grows, Pennsylvania looks to accommodate riders in state parks, forests ( Pocono Record (Commentary))
How One Suburban New Jersey Town Is Addressing Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety ( Cranford Radio (Podcast) )
Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities ( Tech Crunch)
As Riders Return to the Streets, Cities Turn to Scooters ( Government Technology )
Research for Equitable Infrastructure Investments ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.)
Clean Air Act Grant; Ventura County Air Pollution Control District; Opportunity for Public Hearing (EPA (Notice))
Clean Air Act Grant; Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District; Opportunity for Public Hearing (EPA (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; Arizona, California, Nevada; Emissions Statements Requirements ( EPA (Final rule) )
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit ( EPA (Notice; request for public comment) )
Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program ( Forest Service (Notice) )
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; August 2022 Virtual Meeting ( Coast Guard (Notice) )
Notice of Segregation of Public Land for the Esmeralda Solar Projects, Esmeralda County, Nevada ( Bureau of Land Management (Notice))
Republican Energy Roundtable Elicits State DOT Insights ( AASHTO Journal)
On climate, Democrats and Republicans don’t inhabit the same reality ( Ars Technica )
Are Wetlands the Next Target on the Supreme Court’s Radar? ( Bloomberg Law )
The U.S. plan to avoid extreme climate change is running out of time ( Washington Post (Commentary) )
President Biden’s Executive Actions on Climate to Address Extreme Heat and Boost Offshore Wind ( White House (Fact sheet))
Weather Responsive Management Strategies ( FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation )
Designing longer-lasting, sustainable roadways for New Jersey ( Rowan University)
Support Slips for Phase Out of Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks ( Route Fifty )
UDOT moves million-pound bridge in Cedar City with dish soap and a bit of elbow grease ( St. George News )
City of Philadelphia Partners with EVgo to Support Electrification of Municipal Fleet ( City of Philadelphia (Media release))
Michigan taps funding sources to support water infrastructure ( MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy )
Funding is on the way for drought resilience and aging water infrastructure throughout Colorado ( KRDO-TV )
Saving the monarchs: Pollinators dictate state’s mowing approach ( Hearst Midwest )
Stop Ruining Starry Nights ( New York Times)
Improving the mechanics, restoring the 1870s feel to the Monongahela Incline ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazett)
T-Mobile T IoT To Support Bicycle/Motorist Safety ( Telecompetitor )
Cyclists Plead for Bike Lanes as Part of Waiānuenue Avenue Project ( Big Island News )
Renewing U.S. Infrastructure for Resilience and Equity ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine )
Complete the Puzzles in Planning and Environmental Linkages Practice ( TRB (Webinar))
Notice To Establish the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) ( Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice))
Notice To Solicit Members for the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) ( Office of the Secretary, USDOT (Notice) )
Air Plan and Operating Permit Program Approval; TN; Electronic Notice (e-Notice) Provisions ( EPA (Proposed rule) )
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Washington ( EPA (Proposed rule) )
Air Approval Plans; Louisiana; Repeal of Excess Emissions Related Provisions ( EPA (Proposed rule) )
Notice To Postpone Public Hearing and Extend Public Comment Period for Supplement to the Next Generation Delivery Vehicles Acquisitions Final Environmental Impact Statement ( Postal Service (Notice) )
Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers ( FRA (Notice of proposed rulemaking) )
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; California High-Speed Rail Authority Audit Report (FRA (Notice; request for comment) )
Termination of the Preparation of an Air Tour Management Plan at Everglades National Park, Florida (FAA (Notice))
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat (Fish and Wildlife Service (Final rule))
United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for Applications for Membership ( International Trade Administration (Notice) )
Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee ( Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Notice))
Rail Tie Wind Project Record of Decision ( Western Area Power Administration (Notice))
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice (Army Corps of Engineers (Notice))
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Florida Trustee Implementation Group: Final Phase V.4 Florida Coastal Access Project: Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment; and Finding of No Significant Impact ( Department of the Interior (Notice of availability))
Colorado DOT Begins Rural Bridge Replacement Project ( AASHTO Journal)
Georgia partners with firm on electric vehicle charging infrastructure ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Switzerland will build an autonomous, underground freight transport system ( Interesting Engineering )
Great Lakes cruise industry rides wave of sustainability- Michigan (Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy(Media release) )
Charlotte mobility plan aims to slash car use, transform access to lower-emission options ( Smart Cities Dive )
Washington State’s new tax on CO2 emissions projected to add 46 cents per gallon to the cost of gas ( Washington Policy Center )
MassDOT Incorporates Equity Factors into Pedestrian Safety Analysis ( FHWA Innovator )
Draft Environmental Justice Action Plan for EPA’s Land Protection and Cleanup Programs ( EPA (Media release))
How the Amusement Park Conquered America ( Bloomberg )
How to greenify all aspects of your vacation ( Washington Post)
South Carolina Nonprofit Uses Database To Track Encounters With Motorists And Pedestrians ( WCSC-TV )
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission wants to make outdoor ‘active transportation’ safer ( WYSO Radio)
Austin transportation department launches pilot program to clear up scooter congestion downtown ( KTBC-TV )
Microtransit Changes Up the School Commute for Arizona Students ( Government Technology )
NDOT, Community Celebrates Opening of Multi-Use Trail in Caliente ( Nevada DOT (Media release))
Notice of FTA Transit Program Changes, Authorized Funding Levels and Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and FTA Fiscal Year 2022 Apportionments, Allocations, Program Information and Interim Guidance; Correction ( FTA (Notice, correction) )
Multistate Conservation Grant Program; Priority Lists for Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 ( Fish and Wildlife Service (Notice) )
National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure ( FHWA (Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments) )
Request for Information (RFI) on Federal Old-growth and Mature Forests ( Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (Request for information) )
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles ( NHTSA (Final rule) )
Evaluation of State Coastal Management Program; Public Meeting; Request for Comments (Michigan) ( NOAA (Notice))
Evaluation of State Coastal Management Program; Public Meeting; Request for Comments(Virginia) (NOAA (Notice))
Marine Highway Project Designation Open Season and Renewal of Project Designations (–Maritime Administration (Notice))
Air Plan Approval; California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District ( EPA (Proposed rule))
Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department ( EPA (Final rule))