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

2018

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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