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Colorado Moving Forward with Clean Truck Strategy

By May 12, 2022

The administration of Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) recently finalized its Clean Truck Strategy – initially unveiled in March – after what the governor described as “extensive public input.” [Above…

Maine DOT Creates Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group

By April 7, 2022

The Maine Department of Transportation has formed an Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group (OSWPAG) to advise it and other state officials regarding the potential development of wind port facilities, which…

Boom: Oregon DOT Uses ‘Fireworks’ to Drive Birds from Bridges

By March 31, 2022

The Oregon Department of Transportation has a public outreach message for water birds who want to nest on two of their iconic bridges: Beat it. [Above: Matt Alex, a wildlife…

Caltrans Awards $312M for Beautification Projects

By February 24, 2022

As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, the California Department of Transportation recently awarded $312 million for 126 beautification projects along the state’s highway system.…

NCDOT Providing Material for Artificial Reefs

By Holly HawkinsFebruary 24, 2022

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is providing more than 1,000 tons of damaged concrete pipe to help the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries shore up two artificial reefs.…

Caltrans Approves Use of Low-Carbon Cement

By February 3, 2022

The California Department of Transportation recently approved the use of low-carbon cement to help reduce the carbon footprint of the state’s transportation system. [Above photo by Caltrans] Known formally as…

Ohio Unveils Connected Mobility Corridor

By September 23, 2021

The recently opened 33 Smart Mobility Corridor in central Ohio is a connected highway project that seeks to enhance motor vehicle safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve fuel economy. [Above…

Nevada DOT Offering “Water-Smart” Advice to State Residents

By June 10, 2021

The Environmental Division of the Nevada Department of Transportation is offering state residents landscaping advice on pesticide and herbicide use as well as “water-smart practices” when conducting residential landscaping activities.…

Small Alabama Town Overcomes Barriers to Establish All-Electric Ferry

By ahardingApril 7, 2021

For two years, the Alabama Department of Transportation has quietly run an all-electric passenger and vehicle ferry, giving a tiny African-American community the distinction of having the only such vessel…

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