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In-depth coverage of 21 relevant topics, including topic snapshot, overview, recent developments, key resources and case studies.

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Comprehensive summary of all items, posted by week and by year, dating back to 2010.

Practitioner's Handbooks
Handbooks with practical advice on a range of environmental issues that arise during the planning, development and operation of transportation projects.

Announcements
News about new Center products, programs, publications, webinars and other activities. Archive link displays items posted for the year.

Webinars
Links to past AASHTO webinars designed to provide technical assistance, training, information exchange, partnership-building opportunities, and access to environmental tools.

News from Around the Web
Links to recent transportation postings that are relevant for transportation and environmental professionals.

Transportation / Environment Alert
Weekly newsletter on relevant environment and transportation news. Full text available to subscribers only.

Case Studies
Examples of success stories, best practices, and innovative tools and approaches.

Resilient and Sustainable Transportation Systems Program
Resources to understand the potential effects of climate change, and the range of strategies and options for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Updated May 18, 2018

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Announcements

Call for Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas Extended to June 8 Call for Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas Extended to June 8 Read More >

Research proposals are being accepted until June 8, 2018, for the Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas (TERI) Database. Due to a system failure, proposals entered before May 4, 2018, have been lost. This failure has been repaired and we ask that you resubmit any proposals submitted before May 4, 2018. Or, if you have your research ideas in a word document or an easily shareable format you can send the information to Melissa Savage msavage@aashto.org) and we will arrange to have the information entered. TERI is a central storehouse for tracking and sharing new transportation and environmental research ideas.
May 2 Stormwater CoP Webinar: Efficient, Effective, Innovative BMPs May 2 Stormwater CoP Webinar: Efficient, Effective, Innovative BMPs Read More >

A May 2 webinar on innovative best management practices for state DOT stormwater programs will be sponsored by the AASHTO Stormwater Community of Practice. For more information and registration, link here.
Resiliency Peer Exchange on Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Materials Available Resiliency Peer Exchange on Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Materials Available Read More >

The Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO sponsored an assembly of key DOT stakeholders Nov. 6-7 to contribute to an important dialogue on resiliency. This day-and-a-half conference hosted state-level professionals to discuss both strategies and challenges for building more resilient transportation systems. For more info, link here.
Environmental Justice Project Level Challenges: Recap of AMPO EJ Sessions Environmental Justice Project Level Challenges: Recap of AMPO EJ Sessions Read More >

AASHTO's Environmental Justice Community of Practice held a conference call to provide a recap and follow up to the Environmental Justice sessions at AMPO’s Annual Meeting. for a summary of the call, link to the CoP web page here.
Webinar Recording: Meaningful Community Engagement Webinar Recording: Meaningful Community Engagement Read More >

A recording of AASHTO's Nov. 17 webinar, Environmental Justice Community of Practice, Meaningful Community Engagement, is now available here.

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Practitioner's Handbooks

Practical advice on a range of environmental issues that arise during the planning, development, and operation of transportation projects. View Handbooks >

Webinars

Webinars on key topical areas of interest, including Climate Change, Construction /Development Effluent Guidelines, NEPA, Stormwater, and more. View Webinars >

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Meetings & Events

New Resource: Case Studies Reveal State DOT Lessons Learned on Resilience to Extreme Events

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Georgia DOT supports a range of efforts such as the Georgia Commute Options Program to help reduce auto-related air emissions.

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Florida DOT's Traditional Neighborhood Development Handbook provides best practices for facilitating community design.

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation is installing solar projects to offset its energy use, such as this solar array at the Rutland Airport.

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Pennsylvania DOT has developed its Every Voice Counts planning-level environmental justice guidance as well as separate project-level guidance.

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Oregon DOT's Environmental Management System reduces environmental impacts from its maintenance yards, such as this improved vehicle washing area.

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Virginia DOT's Comprehensive Environmental Data and Reporting system (CEDAR) provides a single user interface for VDOT's environmental data.

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Pennsylvania DOT has developed an interactive ‘Story Map’ to document history, mitigate impacts of the Potters Mills Gap Transportation Project.

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Texas DOT's indirect and cumulative impacts guidance documents help streamline implementation of projects such as FM 2493 EA Project in Smith County.

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Minnesota DOT's climate vulnerability assessment is helping the agency address threats such as this flooded culvert in District 6.

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Six State DOTs are joining forces to build a ‘Monarch Highway’ along I-35 from Texas to Minnesota, helping the insects on their annual migration.

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Texas DOT employees receive training as the agency assumes the Federal Highway Administration's environmental review authority in the state.

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Ohio DOT's expanded online environmental documentation system offers cost and time savings.

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Caltrans uses air bubble curtain technology to mitigate noise impacts and protect wildlife during bridge pier implosions.

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Utah DOT's web-based mapping system helps link transportation planning and environmental decisions.

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The Maine DOT adopts a programmatic approach to ensure vital protections for the endangered Atlantic salmon, while cutting project-approval times.

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Ohio DOT's Programmatic Section 6(f) agreement helps streamline requirements for LWCF properties such as the Leetonia Trailhead.

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Arizona DOT’s Sustainable Transportation Program has implemented solutions such as this roundabout and other features on US 89.

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Missouri DOT's Roofs to Roads initiative increases use of recycled asphalt shingles in pavement.

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New Hampshire DOT uses innovative methods to pump and divert construction stormwater for treatment on I-93 project.

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Transportation agencies are testing web-enabled cameras that allow immediate access to photos, such as this moose using a culvert under US 91 in Utah.

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Center Products & Programs

The Center offers diverse products and programs for technical assistance, training, information exchange, partnership-building opportunities, and quick access to environmental tools.

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Resilient and Sustainable Transportation Systems Technical Assistance Program

Helping state DOTs understand the potential effects of climate change, and the range of strategies and options for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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