Environmental News Highlights – May 27, 2026

NEPA

How NEPA Reform Affects Trails on National Forest Lands (International Mountain Biking Association (commentary))

HEALTH & HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

Spain introduces new traffic sign banning electric scooters from certain areas (Majorca Daily Bulletin)

Bike Month: NYC DOT Collaborates With NYU on New E-Bike Health Study (NYC Department of Transportation (media release))

TRB RESOURCES & RESEARCH & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Can Rural Microtransit Work? (TRB (webinar))

Art Programs in Public Transit (TRB (webinar))

The State of the Science Address 2026 (National Academy of Sciences)

Quantifying Vessel Propeller Wash Impacts on Sedimentation in Shallow-Bay Ports and Waterways (CREATE - Coastal REsearch And Transportation Education)

The economics of smart EV charging at home: a review and research agenda (npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport)

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting (Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (Notice of public meetings))

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

U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee Public Meeting (NOAA (Notice of open meeting; opportunity for public comment))

Proposed Deauthorization of Water Resources Projects (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Notice of proposed deauthorization list))