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

2019

June 14, 2019

• AASHTO Seeks Poster Ideas for COES Meeting in Minneapolis
• EPA Updates Construction General Permit for Stormwater
• FHWA Issues Brief on Use of Drones in Flood Emergency Management
• FHWA Issues Community Connections Case Studies
• FHWA Posts Resources on Alternative Fuel Corridors
• GAO Reports on Ways to Reduce Federal Fiscal Impacts from Climate Change
• NCHRP Issues Guide on Enhanced Truck Data for Emissions Modeling
• NOAA Offers Online Information Tool for Coastal Flooding

June 07, 2019

• AASHTO Webinar Recording: Navigating P3s and Environmental Reviews
• Northeast, Mid-Atlantic States Hold Equity Workshop
• Report Describes Federal, State Efforts on Electric Vehicle Deployment

May 31, 2019

• Best Practices to Manage Mobility Data Issued by NACTO
• NACTO Issues Guide on Improving Intersections for Bikes
• Report Describes TRB ‘Mobility on Demand’ Workshop
• Study Offers Compliance Approaches for TMDL Requirements Related to Stormwater
• Webinar Highlights Effective Complete Streets Policies

May 24, 2019

• FEMA Hosts Webinar Series on Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
• FTA Announces $9.6 Million to Improve Transportation Access to Health Care

May 17, 2019

• ARTBA Gives Out Transportation Project Environmental Excellence Awards
• FHWA Issues Summary Report on Every Day Counts Round 5 Initiatives
• NACTO Announces Bike, Transit Assistance for Five Cities

May 10, 2019

• District of Columbia Issues Sustainability Plan
• DOE National Labs, Exxon Partner on Researching Lower GHG Technologies
• FWS Issues Grants to States for Coastal Protection
• Group Unveils Route for 3,700-Mile Trail Connecting the Nation
• Guide Documents Benefits of Green Infrastructure
• Researchers Develop Tool to Measure Effectiveness of Public Involvement

May 03, 2019

• CEQ Issues Agency Energy Management Instructions
• District of Columbia Issues Resilience, Managed Retreat Plan
• EPA Awards Over $13 Million for Cleaner School Buses, Diesel
• NCHRP Issues Guide on Connecting Transportation and Health
• Project Costs, Benefits of Using Natural Infrastructure Pose Challenges

April 26, 2019

• AASHTO TERI Database Proposals Due June 3, 2019
• EPA Issues Interpretive Statement on Clean Water Act and Groundwater
• FHWA Highlights Road Weather Initiatives, Products
• GAO Advises on Better Tribal Consultation for Infrastructure Projects
• May 10 AASHTO Stormwater CoP Webinar to Address Impaired Waters

April 19, 2019

• Environmental Effects of Ride-hailing, Other Travel Modes Reviewed in Report
• EPA Issues Interpretation of Groundwater Permitting Authority
• EPA Seeks Public Input for Development of Water Reuse Action Plan
• In Ohio, Road Projects Beautify Communities through Aesthetic Design
• Report Reviews Transit Agency Partnerships With Ride-hailing Companies

April 12, 2019

• Climate Group Developing an Equitable Adaptation Toolkit
• DOTs to Partner in Conservation Effort for Monarch Butterflies
• FHWA Posts Updated Roadway Noise Construction Model
• Report Finds FTA Should Provide More Guidance on Emergency Plans
• Urban Flooding in the United States Subject of NAS Report

April 05, 2019

• Climate Group Developing a Managed Retreat Toolkit
• FHWA Newsletter Provides Air Quality, Climate Updates
• NCHRP Report Touts Best Practices for Environmental Commitments, P3s
• NREL Issues Assessment of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Maryland
• Report Identifies Urgent Situation for Western Monarch Butterfly

March 29, 2019

• Regulation of Ride-Hailing Services Subject of New Report
• Study Examines Use of Categorical Exclusion PAs to Streamline Project Delivery
• Texas Issues Updated Coastal Resiliency Master Plan
• WRI Issues Costs and Emissions Appraisal Tool for Transit Buses

March 22, 2019

• Call for Presentations: Transportation Resilience 2019 Conference
• EPA Launches Environmental Justice Training for States
• FHWA Issues Two EJ State of the Practice Reports
• Newsletter Highlights Process Efficiencies in Project Development
• Using Social Media to Reach Environmental Justice Communities

March 15, 2019

• Colorado DOT Employs Innovative Distillation Approach to Treat Wastewater
• Report Addresses Resilience Planning, Policy on Maryland's Eastern Shore
• Report Issued on Global Health Impacts of Transportation Pollution

March 08, 2019

• Briefing Focuses on Green Infrastructure as Blueprint for Resilience
• EPA Reports Record Fuel Economy, Meeting of Greenhouse Gas Standards
• NCHRP Issues Report on Highway Noise and Historic Properties
• Study Reviews Section 106 Delegation Programmatic Agreements
• Tutorial Posted on Environmental Management Systems Tool for DOTs

March 01, 2019

• Army Corps Issues Mitigation Bank Credit Release Guidance
• Colorado
• EPA Posts ‘Waters of the United States’ Webcast Recording
• FHWA Posts Virtual Public Involvement Resources
• New EPA Memo Updates, Reiterates Water Quality Trading Policies
• 'One Federal Decision' Order Applies to NEPA Assignment States, Guidance Says
• Task 106
• TRB Announces Webinar Regarding 'One Federal Decision'

February 22, 2019

• EPA Extends Deadline for Clean Diesel Grants
• FHWA Updates List of State DOT Pollinator-Friendly Practices
• Study Describes Use of Zoning, Land Use Policies for Environmental Justice
• Study Urges Improving Corridors to Promote Healthy Communities

February 15, 2019

• Florida Agency Uses INVEST Tool for Regional Transportation Planning
• Group Provides Explanation of Transportation Alternatives Program Funds
• New Benchmarking Report on Biking, Walking Issued
• Report Provides Survey Results on Transit, Livability Connection

February 08, 2019

• CMAQ Guidance Issued on Total Emissions Reduction Measure
• DOE Launches Web Version of Fleet Life Cycle Tool
• Report Highlights Wildlife Crossing Workshop and Peer Exchange
• Webinar Outlines Process for Title VI Complaints

February 01, 2019

• FHWA Issues Handbook on Life Cycle Planning in Asset Management
• FHWA Lists Activities to Conduct Pre-NOI under One Federal Decision EO
• FTA Reports on Grant Program for Access to Health Care Solutions
• Report Highlights Transportation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• USFWS Proposes Recovery Plan Amendments for 42 Species
• Webinar Recording: Stormwater BMP Maintenance and Operations

January 25, 2019

• AASHTO Resilience Webinar Series Recordings Available
• AASHTO to Host a Webinar on Recent Bicycle, Pedestrian Plans
• Bike, Pedestrian Module for CMAQ Emissions Calculator Toolkit Released
• FHWA Updates Guide on Renewable Energy in Highway ROWs
• Health in Transportation Technical Assistance Announced

January 18, 2019

• Army Corps of Engineers Issues Engineering with Nature Atlas
• Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge Adds Five Winners
• Group Issues Guide on Local Active Transportation Financing
• Guide Issued for Growing a Safe Routes to School Program
• Report Evaluates Issues Regarding Dedicated Lanes for Automated Cars
• Synthesis Report on DOT Resilience Efforts Issued by NCHRP

January 11, 2019

• FHWA Reports on Climate Resilience in Transportation
• Newsletter Highlights Use of Eco-Logical for Project Delivery
• Summary of Noise Practitioners Summit Now Available

January 04, 2019

• Diesel Idle Module for CMAQ Emissions Calculator Toolkit Released
• FHWA Report Describes Highway Right-Sizing for Cities
• NCHRP Study Provides EMS Analysis, Benchmarking Tool for DOTs
• St. Petersburg 20th Winner of Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge

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