Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO

Chicago DOT Demonstrates Sustainability with Cermak/Blue Island Project – Chicago DOT is using elements such as this stormwater management feature to demonstrate sustainable design techniques on the Cermak/Blue Island Sustainable Streetscape project. The project uses a range of features to improve the urban ecosystem, promote economic development, increase the safety and usability of streets for all users, and build healthy communities. View Full Case Study >

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About the Center

The Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO, developed in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, offers a wide range of products and services to assist transportation agencies in achieving environmental excellence in delivering their transportation programs and projects. Through its information exchange, technical assistance, and partnership-building and training resources, the Center helps transportation agencies incorporate environmental compliance, sustainability and stewardship into transportation planning, project development, construction, maintenance, and operations.

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Current Topics & Events

Updated June 14, 2013

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Announcements

2013 Call for Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas

AASHTO has issued a call for transportation and environmental research ideas to the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO via the Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas (TERI) Database. The Center will accept new TERI research ideas through Tuesday, June 18th. If you are unable to make the deadline, you may still submit your ideas, but they will not be considered for recommendation to NCHRP in this cycle.
Integrating Extreme Weather Risk into Transportation Asset Management

A White Paper issued by AASHTO examines how elements of transportation asset management provide a mechanism for integrating consideration of extreme weather risk into transportation agency decision making (12-4-12).
AASHTO 'Leaner and Greener' Report Highlights Sustainable Transportation Efforts

The Leaner and Greener report and related video issued by AASHTO showcases some of the many ways transportation agencies are simultaneously cutting costs, helping the environment, and strengthening communities.

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Meetings & Events

Practitioner's Handbooks

Practical advice on a range of environmental issues that arise during the planning, development, and operation of transportation projects. View Handbooks > graphic: handbooks

Webinars

Webinars on key topical areas of interest, including Climate Change, Construction/Development Effluent Guidelines, NEPA, Stormwater, and more. View Webinars >

News from Around the Web

Recent Internet postings of interest to transportation and environmental professionals. View News >

Transportation/ Environment Alert

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