Air Quality Archives - Center for Environmental Excellence

FHWA Now Accepting Nominations for 2022 Environmental Excellence Awards

By Amber Garnett November 3, 2021

The Environmental Excellence Awards (EEAs) recognize outstanding transportation projects, processes, and organizations that incorporate environmental stewardship into the planning and project development processes using Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding sources. Any organization, agency, group, or individual in the public, private, or non-profit sectors may submit a nomination Entries are due by December 15, 2021.

Colorado Proposes New Transportation Pollution Standards

By August 26, 2021

The Colorado Transportation Commission proposed new transportation pollution reduction planning standards on August 16 that seek to cut greenhouse gas or GHG emissions from the state’s transportation sector while improving…

Senators Unveil $73B ‘Clean Transit for America’ Plan

By aharding May 11, 2021

Two key Senate Democrats introduced a $73 billion plan on May 4 to transition the nation’s transit buses and vans to Zero Emission Vehicle or ZEV platforms. [Above photo: Sens.…

Louisiana DOTD Studying How to Tackle GHG Emissions

By aharding April 14, 2021

The Louisiana state government, which collects about $1.3 billion a year in taxes from the oil and gas industry, is studying whether alternative fuels and other environmental measures can help…

FTA Providing $180M in Low-No Emission Grants

By aharding February 16, 2021

The Federal Transit Administration is making up to $180 million in competitive grant funds through a notice of funding opportunity for its Low or No Emission or “Low-No” grant program. [Photo courtesy of…

New Renewable Energy Contracts in Effect at MBTA

By aharding January 13, 2021

Two 100 percent renewable energy contracts between the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and BP Energy Company and Direct Energy LLC recently went into effect – reducing the agency’s carbon footprint…

Regional GHG Emission Reduction Consortium Takes Shape

By aharding January 5, 2021

The states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, along with the District of Columbia, signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU on December 21 committing themselves to a “multi-jurisdictional program” to pursue…

Handbook 18: Addressing Air Quality Issues in the NEPA Process for Highway Projects

By aharding March 6, 2017

The purpose of the handbook webinar on Addressing Air Quality Issues in the NEPA Process for Highway Projects is to assist practitioners in addressing air quality issues, including transportation conformity requirements, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for highway projects.

Georgia DOT’s Commuter Program Leverages CMAQ Funds for Travel Demand Management

By Amber Garnett September 1, 2016

The Atlanta metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing population centers in the nation, and the Georgia Department of Transportation is working to make sure that having more people…

2014 Air Quality Peer Exchange

By Amber Garnett May 7, 2014

The peer exchange was an opportunity for participants to share experiences from their air quality work, learn about resources and tools being developed by FHWA and EPA, and engage with each other through presentations and discussions. This peer exchange allowed participants to identify technical assistance needs, existing resources, and opportunities for further investigation.