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Computer Vision for species detection on transportation projects

By Amber GarnettJune 24, 2022

Computer Vision is a subfield of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) that uses image recognition to identify wildlife species. The technology has multiple applications for transportation projects including protected species…

Use of eDNA for species presence/absence surveys on transportation projects

By Amber GarnettJune 24, 2022

Assess the use of eDNA for detecting the presence/absence of protected species on transportation projects. If the application shows potential for accurate results that would be acceptable to natural resource…

Conducting Meaningful Public Engagement

By Amber GarnettJune 24, 2022

The idea of meaningful public engagement has evolved of the years and environmental professionals are continual challenged to do more thorough engagement during all phases of the project delivery process.…

DOT Guidance on Induced Demand Effects of various Roadway Investments

By Amber GarnettJune 24, 2022

Operational improvements such as auxiliary lanes and intelligent transportation system treatments are designed to reduce congestion. Even these minor congestion improvement strategies and investments intended to optimize existing roadway system…

Streamlining Tools for Cultural Resources Compliance in Response to Federally Mandated Timeframes (Submitted on behalf of TRB AME60 Committee)

By Amber GarnettJune 14, 2022

This proposal seeks identification of effective tools to meet consultation requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act on compressed timeframes specified under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).…

Risk-Based Comparisons of Alternatives for NEPA

By Amber GarnettJune 10, 2022

Comparisons of alternative build and no-build scenarios in project-level air quality analyses for NEPA and conformity typically focus on comparisons of emissions and/or ambient concentrations of pollutants, namely greenhouse gases…

Effective Communication Plans for Engagement with Tribal Nations

By Amber GarnettApril 26, 2022

Tribal consultation is an integral part of the environmental review process under NEPA. Successful consultation begins with an effective communication strategy. However, the nature of working with diverse tribal nations…

Guidance on how Induced Demand affects Climate Change Emission Goals

By Amber GarnettJuly 6, 2021

There is significant traffic congestion on freeways during peak hours in metropolitan areas across the country that lead to increased emissions and other impacts. Both recurring bottlenecks and nonrecurring events…

A Synthesis of Practices Concerning the Recovery, Retention and Curation of Archaeological Materials from Transportation Projects

By Amber GarnettJuly 5, 2021

Transportation agencies conduct a significant portion of archaeological investigations in the US and in many developed countries around the world. Once a transportation project is built, however, there remains the…

Synthesis of State DOT Best Practices for Regulated Material Management and the Creation of New National Guidelines

By ahardingJune 22, 2021

During project development and construction, DOT agencies must assess the liability of real property acquisitions of contaminated property as well as contaminated waste management generated by disturbing these areas during…

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