Webinar to Provide Practical Tips on Section 4(f) Compliance
A webinar outlining the recently published AASHTO Practitioner's Handbook #11, Practical Tips on Compliance with Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act, will be presented on March 23, 2010, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Eastern Time. For more information and registration details, link here.
Series of Climate Change Webinars Offered by AASHTO, FHWA, FTA
A series of six webinars on climate change and transportation issues will be held from February through June 2010. Upcoming webinars include GHG Targets, Methodologies, and Legislation Wed., March 10, 2:00-3:30 EST; and Climate Adaptation for Transportation Wed., March 31, 2:00-3:30 EST. For additional information, please contact Caroline Paulsen, AASHTO Climate Change Program Manager, cpaulsen@aashto.org.
Communities of Practice Information
Information on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO's Communities of Practice is now available. The COPs provide forums for invited professionals to discuss and exchange information and best practices on a range of environmental topics related to highway and transit systems. Current COPs include Air Quality, Historic Bridges, and Stormwater Management. Link to Communities of Practice.
Sustainability Peer Exchange Report, Resources Posted
A summary report and other resources from the May 2009 Sustainability Peer Exchange have been posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. Sponsored by the Center, the peer exchange included discussions about partnerships across all modes and levels of government, planning and designing more efficient multi-modal systems, using "green" construction, and effective maintenance practices. Link to Sustainability Peer Exchange.
