Traditionally, environmental issues are addressed during transportation project level reviews and permitting processes. Addressing these issues earlier, during transportation systems and corridor planning, could produce plans and projects that more effectively protect and enhance the environment, while providing transportation options when and where they are needed. A thorough understanding of transportation planning and NEPA Decision-Making concepts by planning, environmental, and engineering professionals will lay the foundation for greater collaboration in integrating the processes.

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• Public- and private-sector transportation planning, environmental, and engineering professionals
• Environmental resource and regulatory agency planning, environmental review, and permitting professionals
• Non-Governmental Organization professionals engaged in transportation planning and environmental review
• University teachers and students

• Welcome and opening remarks
• Presentation on transportation planning
• Presentation on transportation NEPA Decision-Making
• Presentation on how transportation planning and NEPA Decision-Making can be mutually supportive
• Presentation of case studies demonstrating successful integration
• Panel response to audience questions submitted via e-mail during the webcast

First conducted September 23, 2008 by the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.