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A summary of all recent postings under Environmental Topics by week and by year.

2018

October 19, 2018

• International Conference on Ecology and Transportation Set for Sept. 2019
• NOAA Maps Show Urban Heat Island Effect in D.C., Baltimore
• Study Looks At Sustainability Implications of On-Demand Ride Services
• Utah DOT, FWS Efforts Help Achieve Plant Species Delisting

October 12, 2018

• FHWA Report Documents Successes, Barriers to Early Acquisition
• Performance Goals Initiated for Federal Infrastructure Permitting, Reviews
• Transferability of Automation to Transit Buses Analyzed in FTA Report
• White Paper Analyzes Eco-Driving Information Systems

October 05, 2018

• Army Corps Issues Guidance on Compensatory Mitigation for Dam Removal
• EPA Announces the 2018 SmartWay Excellence Awards
• FHWA Opens Nominations for New Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
• Report Highlights Nature-Based Resilience Projects in Maine, New Hampshire
• USDOT Announces Automated Vehicle 3.0 Guidance

September 28, 2018

• Air Quality Rules for 'Glider' Vehicles Discussed in CRS Report
• Association Issues Report on City Transportation Agency Effectiveness
• Coalition Endorses Plan to Cut Transportation Energy in Half
• FHWA, NCDOT Secure Hurricane Florence Emergency Relief Funds
• Groups Issue Guidance to Engage Communities in Mobility, Bikeshare Initiatives
• Report Describes Potential for City Fleets to Collect Air Quality Data

September 21, 2018

• FHWA Newsletter Highlights Context Sensitive Solutions, Design Approach
• FTA Issues Updated Manual for Noise and Vibration Assessment
• Oct. 18 Webinar: Stormwater BMP Maintenance and Operations
• Paper Outlines Policy Steps to Guide Transition to Electric Vehicles
• PennDOT Seeks Local Input to Build Better Connections for Communities
• Report Addresses Data Sources to Measure Long-Distance Travel
• Report, Web Tool Analyze 2017 Wildlife-Vehicle Conflicts in California

September 14, 2018

• Case Study Provides Lessons From Hurricane Sandy
• FTA Announces Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program

September 07, 2018

• FHWA Announces MOU with Nebraska for CE Assignment
• Landscape Architects Issue Climate Mitigation Design Guide

August 31, 2018

• EPA Issues Latest Version of Emissions Model
• National Planning Awards Now Include Resilience Category
• Report Examines Market for Used EVs in California

August 24, 2018

• ACHP Issues Program Comment for Rail ROW
• EPA Proposes Revised Air Pollution Rules for Power Plants
• FHWA Issues State of Practice Report on Context Sensitive Solutions, Design
• Landscape Architects Issue Guide on Sustainable Transportation
• Materials from Noise Practitioners Summit Available
• Report Documents Efforts on Advancing Permeable Pavement

August 17, 2018

• Effects of Weather on Highway Noise Described in NCHRP Report
• FHWA Issues Updated Guide to Early Acquisition Projects
• FTA Reports on Transit-Oriented Development Assistance

August 10, 2018

• FHWA Issues Summary of Peer Exchanges on Nature-Based Solutions
• N.J. Pilot Assesses Natural Solutions to Mitigate Road Flooding
• Nominations Open for FHWA’s 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards

August 03, 2018

• Alternative Fueling Station Locator Includes U.S., Canada Data
• APTA Recognizes Transit Organizations for Sustainability Efforts
• DOE Seeks Information Regarding Production, Use of Hydrogen
• Newsletter Highlights Multimodal Design, Green Infrastructure Case Studies
• NHTSA and EPA Propose Revised Fuel Economy, GHG Standards
• Updated Electric Vehicle Corridor Tool Expands Scope
• Virginia DOT Evaluates Porous Asphalt to Mitigate Stormwater Runoff

July 27, 2018

• FHWA Guidance Addresses Noise Measurement Efforts
• National Parks Guidance Highlights Improved Non-Motorized Access
• Report Addresses Incorporation of Green Infrastructure, Public Health
• Report Examines Natural Gas Fuels as Means to Low Carbon Future

July 20, 2018

• Endangered Species Listing, Protection, Consultation Changes Proposed
• FTA Opens Dialogue, Announces Changes to Streamline Efforts
• GAO Says Better Data Needed on Environmental Reviews
• Iowa
• Iowa DOT Undertakes Massive Move for Mississippi River Mussels
• Midwest States Discuss Alternative Fuel Corridor Expansion
• Quick Guide Issued On Project-Level Air Quality Analyses
• Rhode Island Strategy Prepares State for Future Climate
• Roadmap for Clean and Modern Transportation Issued by NRDC

July 13, 2018

• CMAQ Performance Plan Guidebook Issued for MPOs
• FHWA Report Addresses Coastal Green Infrastructure in Delaware
• NACTO Issues Guide for Managing Shared Active Transportation
• Ohio DOT Uses INVEST for Bridge Replacement Project
• State Coalition Issues Action Plan for Zero-Emission Vehicles
• TCRP Report Highlights Trends in Shared Modes of Transportation

July 06, 2018

• Arizona DOT Pursues NEPA Assignment Authority
• Nebraska DOT Pursues NEPA Assignment Authority
• NOAA Announces National Coastal Resilience Funding
• Report Provides Framework for Expanded Functional Classification

June 29, 2018

• CEQ Seeks Input on Updates to NEPA Regulations
• EPA Video Illustrates Streamlined Environmental Permitting Process
• List of Endangered Historic Places Released
• MassDOT Receives Funding for Light Rail Extension
• Recording Available: AASHTO Webinar on Innovative Stormwater BMPs
• Report Analyzes Traffic Noise, Light Impacts on Wildlife Crossings

June 22, 2018

• ASLA Report Recommends Core Principles for Resilient Cities
• Boston Adopts Smart City, Resilient Development Policy
• Caltrans Issues Draft Guidance on Project-Level GHG Determinations
• Coalition Scorecard Ranks States Based on Electric Vehicle Adoption
• FHWA Newsletter Addresses NEPA Reviews During Emergencies
• NREL Report Shows Increase In Ridehailing Services at Airports
• Scorecard Displays State Support for Active Transportation
• User Guide Issued for Long-Term Pavement Performance Climate Tool

June 15, 2018

• Incorporation of Resilience across DOT/MPO Functions Described in NCHRP Report
• FHWA Highlights Efforts to Integrate Resilience into Transportation Planning
• FHWA Provides Guide, Case Studies on Community Impact Assessment
• ITF Report Urges Cities to Manage Curbs for Shared Uses

June 08, 2018

• American Cities Climate Challenge to Fund 20 Leadership Cities
• Austin Identifies Climate Change Hazards in New Action Plan
• FHWA Provides Fact Sheet on Nature-Based Features for Coasts
• Grants Available for Deployment of Advanced Transportation Technologies

June 01, 2018

• California Releases Indicators of Climate Change Report
• FHWA Offering Technical Assistance for Multimodal Corridor Framework
• FTA Finalizes New Private Investment Project Procedures
• GAO Finds Climate Change Funding Has Increased
• NOAA Report Shows Continued Increase in Greenhouse Gases
• Peer Exchange Addresses DOT Renewable Energy Development

May 25, 2018

• DOE Releases New Versions of Automotive Systems Simulator
• FHWA Highlights State of Alternative Fuels in Freight Industry
• FHWA Recaps Performance-Based Planning, Programming Peer Exchange
• FHWA Withdraws GHG Performance Measure for DOTs, MPOs
• FTA Announces $25.8 Million for Transit-Oriented Development Pilots
• Report Examines Gender Equity in Transportation Sector
• Sea Level, Storm Surge Estimated for National Parks
• Tool To Share State Public Involvement Resources Developed by FHWA

May 18, 2018

• Energy Department Tool Estimates Need for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
• FWS Downlists Cactus Species, Cites Partnership with TxDOT
• International Transport Forum Report Analyzes Safety of Cyclists
• ITE, Streetsmart to Develop Evidence-Based Transportation Tool
• Kansas DOT Report Analyzes Traffic Noise Level Reduction

May 11, 2018

• FHWA Provides Measures for Implementing Multimodal Networks
• AASHTO Issues Resiliency Case Study Report
• ITE Issues Multimodal Design Guidance for Suburbs, Small Towns
• Report Analyzes Spatial Allocation of Bikeshare Systems
• Study Finds Permeable Asphalt, Concrete Help Mitigate Stormwater Runoff

May 04, 2018

• CEQ Report Discusses Environmental Conflict Resolution Benefits, Improvements
• EPA Issues Mobile Version of EJSCREEN Mapping Tool
• FHWA Summarizes Renewable Energy Peer Exchange in Report
• NACTO Reports Bike Share Use, Companies, Locations on the Rise

April 27, 2018

• BUILD Transportation Grants to Replace TIGER Grants
• EPA Announces Clean Diesel Funding Availability for FY 2018
• FHWA National Dialogue to Focus on Automated Vehicles
• FHWA Posts Agency Agreements to Streamline Environmental Reviews
• FTA Announces $84.45 Million Available under Low-No Bus Program
• Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool Updated
• Revised Philadelphia Green Infrastructure Design Book Issued

April 20, 2018

• FHWA Announces 11 Extreme Weather/Resilience Pilot Projects
• FHWA Announces Advanced Transportation Technology Development Funds
• NACTO Report Analyzes Daily Experience of Bus Riders
• NEPA Assignment Audit Reports Issued for Florida and Ohio
• NREL Helps to Expand Plug-In Electric Ownership in Columbus, Ohio
• Report Indicates Ride-Hailing Services Increase Travel, GHG Emissions
• Urban Land Institute to Evaluate Miami Beach Stormwater Management

April 13, 2018

• Bike Share, Transit Could Be More Integrated, Study Says
• EPA Issues Guide on Green Infrastructure, Local Hazard Planning
• Federal Agencies Agree to Expedite Permit Review Process
• Mississippi Pilot Project Explores Green Infrastructure to Endure Hurricanes
• Study Finds Recycled Materials Make Good Stormwater Filters
• Tests of NGA’s Resilience Assessment Tool Announced

April 06, 2018

• EPA to Revise Emissions Standards for Cars and Light-Duty Trucks
• FHWA Newsletter Focuses on Conservation for Northern Long-Eared, Indiana Bats

March 30, 2018

• California County Evaluates Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise
• Principles Provide Framework For Resilient Cities
• Report Cards Forecast Changes in Sea Level Along U.S. Coastline
• Report Quantifies Reliability of California Transportation System
• Shared Mobility Impacts on Transportation Demand, Supply Analyzed in Report
• Webinar Describes Disproportionate EJ Impacts in Planning, Project Development

March 23, 2018

• AASHTO Meeting to Discuss Resilience in Transportation Systems
• FHWA Report Evaluates Eco-Logical Program
• FTA Selects Projects for Low or No Emissions Grants
• Group Recognizes Twelve Communities for Complete Streets Efforts
• Report Addresses Best Practices for Battery Electric Bus Adoption

March 16, 2018

• FHWA Develops Mobile App for Natural Disaster Damage Assessment
• Listening Sessions to Address Resilient Transportation in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Region
• Paper Aims to Help California Align Transportation, Climate Policies

March 09, 2018

• FHWA Announces 2017 Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
• Report Issued on Volpe’s National Transportation Symposium
• Shared Mobility Best Practices Highlighted in FHWA Paper
• TR News Highlights Issues from 2017 State Partnership Visits

March 02, 2018

• Context Sensitive Solutions Webinar Recording Available
• FHWA Issues Instructions on Travel and Land Use Forecasting
• FHWA Issues Instructions on Travel and Land Use Forecasting
• FHWA Provides Overview of Nature-Based Features for Coastal Resilience
• Report, Tools Support Transit Agency Sustainability

February 23, 2018

• California Plan Illustrates Current Climate Change Actions
• NACTO Issues Bike Facility Criteria for All Ages and Abilities

February 16, 2018

• AASHTO Issues Overview of President’s Infrastructure Proposal
• FHWA Peer Exchange Illustrates Importance of Community Engagement
• Newsletter Highlights Use of FHWA Legal Staff for Project Delivery
• Report Indicates Increased Interest in Recycling Concrete Pavements
• TRB Webinar Focuses on Resilience for Transit Agencies

February 09, 2018

• DOT Input Invited on Zero Emission Vehicle Investment Plans
• Technical Assistance Offered to Help Develop Mobility-on-Demand Projects
• Tool Promotes Walkability in Urban Environments
• UN Reports Encourage Development of Better Cities

February 02, 2018

• Benefits, Costs of TAM Systems Reviewed in NCHRP Report
• GAO Report Finds Some Improvement, Data Gaps in NEPA Assignment
• Minnesota DOT Evaluates Traffic Estimates from Mobile Devices
• Report Assesses Transit Decline in Southern California

January 26, 2018

• Communications Initiative Developed to Help Respond to Climate Change
• FHWA Report Displays Results of Regional Congestion Pricing Workshops
• Report Finds Gaps in FHWA Guidance on Resilience Improvements
• Report Illustrates Ride-Share Usage in Five Major Cities
• Tech Brief Discusses In-Car Technology to Reduce Fuel Consumption
• Updated Vulnerability Assessment Framework Published by FHWA

January 19, 2018

• EPA Report Finds Car Makers Increasing Fuel Economy, Meeting GHG Standards
• Reports Assess Environmental Justice Impacts of Toll Implementation, Rate Changes

January 12, 2018

• ‘Snap Search’ Feature Provides Topical Search of TRB Research Activities
• FHWA Highlights Recent Bicycle and Pedestrian Resources
• FHWA Provides Guidance on Assessing Technology Readiness
• New Podcast Series Focuses on Transit-Oriented Development
• Research Symposium Highlights Decarbonizing Transport
• Researchers Develop Wayfinding Technologies for Visually Impaired Individuals

January 05, 2018

• Investing in Walking, Biking Yields Economic and Health Benefits
• TRB Research Record Illustrates Climate Change Resilience

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