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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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Filter content in 21 environmental topics by discipline (planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, project delivery).

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Overview of Center functions, staff contact information, recent developments and work plan, and links to suite of Center Products & Programs (database libraries, practitioner handbooks, online forums, webinars, reports, toolkits, and more).

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A list of items posted each week, based on a daily news scan of relevant topics.

New on the Website by Week
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
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Case Studies
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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.

New on the Website

Updated January 18, 2019

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Announcements

AASHTO Announces Transportation Resilience Webinar Series AASHTO Announces Transportation Resilience Webinar Series Read More >

A series of webinars on transportation resilience will be held from Dec. 3 through 17, sponsored by AASHTO’s Resilient and Sustainable Transportation Systems technical assistance program. For more information, link here.
Stormwater BMP Maintenance and Operations Report Available Stormwater BMP Maintenance and Operations Report Available Read More >

A report on stormwater best management practices operations and maintenance has been issued by the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO's Stormwater Community of Practice. Link here
Materials from Noise Practitioners Summit Posted Materials from Noise Practitioners Summit Posted Read More >

Materials from AASHTO’s 2018 Noise Practitioners Summit are now available on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. The event brought together noise practitioners from state transportation agencies, as well as staff from AASHTO and the Federal Highway Administration, to discuss emerging topics of interest in the field and define a roadmap for the future of noise programs and research. Link here
Recording Available: Stormwater CoP Webinar: Efficient, Effective, Innovative BMPs Recording Available: Stormwater CoP Webinar: Efficient, Effective, Innovative BMPs Read More >

A recording and related materials are now available from the 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.
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 >

News from Around the Web

Recent Internet postings of interest to transportation and environmental professionals. View News >

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Meetings & Events

Connecticut DOT‘s Community Connectivity Program sponsored 80 road safety audits, helping towns such as Portland identify needed improvements.

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The PennDOT Connects Program gathers local input on needed features, such as wider bike lines and sidewalks on the South Street Bridge project.

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A project planning application developed by the Massachusetts DOT is expected to speed up project delivery while improving environmental outcomes.

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Georgia DOT mitigated impacts to an historic neighborhood, including relocation of the home of rock star Little Richard, as part of I-75 improvements.

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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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Iowa DOT undertakes a massive project to move endangered mussels, protecting them from the I-74 bridge construction.

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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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