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For decades, transportation policies focused on the efficient movement of vehicles and goods without always considering the underlying economic, environmental, and social impacts. Just as important is the accessibility the system provides for people; whether it’s getting to a job, or school, shopping, entertainment, or recreation. At the same time, transportation remains the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and while automobiles have become more efficient over time, these improvements are offset by an overall increase in driving, trucking, and air travel. Proposals for reducing emissions include electrification, increased investment in active and shared transportation, and improved land use.

Highway Construction Costs Rose Again at 16% Annual Rate in July-Sept. 2024 Quarter

June 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025 | Jeff Davis
June 13, 2025 - Highway construction costs in the fall 2024 quarter rose at a 16 percent annualized rate (seasonally...
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In Seven County Ruling, A New Approach to NEPA (Again)

June 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
A new Supreme Court ruling narrows the scope of environmental reviews under NEPA, granting agencies greater discretion and likely reducing...
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Senate EPW, Commerce Panels Release Their Versions of Reconciliation Bill Titles

June 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 | Jeff Davis
June 6, 2025 - The two transportation-related committees of the Senate have released their versions of the portions of the...
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Senate Republicans Whittle Away Filibuster Protections in Vote on California Clean Cars Rule

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
May 23, 2025 - The Senate this week created a new precedent that expands the Congressional Review Act with a...
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Potential Stumbling Block to Reauthorization Raised at FHWA Nominee Hearing

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025 | Philip Plotch
May 14, 2025 - The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a confirmation hearing for the nomination of...
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Major Changes Proposed for Regulations and Reviews as Part of Budget Reconciliation

May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
May 9, 2025 - The House continued its budget reconciliation process this week, with the Natural Resources Committee advancing a...
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DOT Repeals GHG Measurement Rule. Again.

April 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025 | Jeff Davis
April 25, 2025 - The new Trump Administration has formally repealed the previous Administration's greenhouse gas performance measurement rule, just...
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Trump Administration Charts Path to Change Vehicle Emissions Standards

March 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
March 7, 2025 - The Trump Administration may be ready to start rolling back EPA rules regulating greenhouse gas emissions...
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Permitting Path Forward Remains Critical Yet Uncertain

February 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
February 20, 2025 - This week, the Senate EPW Committee examined the need for permitting reform at the same time...
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Estimating Transportation Costs with Confidence

February 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025 | Philip Plotch
February 14, 2025 - A recent Eno webinar revealed strategies that transportation officials and contractors are using to improve their...
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Estimating Transportation Costs with Confidence: Lessons from the Experts

January 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025 | Philip Plotch
In this timely webinar, four public and private experts will discuss strategies that transportation officials are now using to improve...
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White House Requests $8.1 Billion in Emergency Highway Funding

November 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 | Jeff Davis
November 22, 2024 - This week, the Biden Administration formally requested that Congress provide $98.6 billion in emergency appropriations for...
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Speeding Up Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US

March 28, 2019 The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., accounting for 28.7% of total carbon dioxide emissions in 2017. According to a 2019 report from the Environmental Protection Agency, GHG emissions from transportation…

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