FEDERAL ACTION
Congestion Pricing Delay in New York Ripples Across the Country -New York Times
States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism -Transport Topics
Megabus owner Coach USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy –SmartCitiesDive
USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031 -USDOT (media release)
INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
WSDOT Begins Nat’l Search for Hybrid-Electric Ferry Builder -AASHTO Journal
Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback -Transport Topics
Michigan plans to chart a greener course for Great Lakes shipping, boating –Mlive
Amtrak Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report –Amtrak
AIR QUALITY
Washington State’s Adoption of CARB Rules Upheld by Judge -Transport Topics
Will America’s Clean Car Policies Persist? -University of Pennsylvania
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/EQUITY
State DOT Projects Receive 2024 Environmental Awards -AASHTO Journal
US struggles with bumpy road to e-mobility -Deutsche Welle (video)
NATURAL RESOURCES
Invasive Species Are Transforming the Everglades -Good Men Project
Nevada DOT-led Study Receives Award for Efforts to Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions and Keep Wildlife Connected -Nevada DOT (media release)
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Regulators OK transporting cannabis to Massachusetts islands by boat –MjBizDaily
HEALTH AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT/ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
St. Louis to develop urban mobility plan -ITS International
Officials celebrate enhanced bike trail in Downtown Pittsburgh –TribLIVE
King County approves use of e-bikes on regional trails -Seattle Times
Electric bikes in Michigan allowed on state park trails, other natural surface paths under new order -WJBK-TV
Oregon DOT’s Latest PSA Explains New Bike Passing Law –BikePortland
Connecticut Governor Lamont Announces $10 Million in State Grants for Recreational Trails Across State -Connecticut Governor’s Office (media release)
TRB RESOURCES/RESEARCH/ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRB Holding 2nd Annual Transportation Equity Conference -AASHTO Journal
Risks Related to Emerging and Disruptive Transportation Technologies: A Guide – NCHRP
FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee – Notice of Meeting -EPA (Notice)
Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light- Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles; Correction -EPA (Final rule; correction)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3; Correction -EPA (Final rule; correction)