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.
Understanding Flexibility the AASHTO Green Book Webinar Posted
This webinar, originally held June 15, 2009, provides transportation planners and designers with the tools to understand the underlying research and principles behind the AASHTO publication A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book), and the inherent flexibility within the design criteria. Link to webinar and resources.
Practitioner's Handbook on Section 4(f) Posted
Practitioner's Handbook #11, Complying with Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act, has been posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. This handbook addresses the full range of compliance options under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, including individual evaluations, de minimis impact determinations, and programmatic evaluations. Link to Practitioner's Handbooks.
Practitioner's Handbook on Stormwater Management Posted
Practitioner's Handbook #13, Developing and Implementing a Stormwater Management Program in a Transportation Agency, has been posted on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. This handbook provides information to assist transportation agencies in developing and/or implementing a stormwater management program that satisfies the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Link to Practitioner's Handbooks.
New Web Page Posted on Geographic Information Systems
Information on use of geographic information systems in transportation and environmental applications is now available on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. The new web page offers background and an overview of GIS technology; summaries of recent developments; case studies; research, documents, and reports; and links to relevant organizations and training opportunities. For additional information, link to Geographic Information Systems.
New Historic Bridges Community of Practice Launched
A new Community of Practice (COP) forum on Historic Bridges has been launched on the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO website. The COP provides an online venue for invited participants to identify emerging issues, trends, procedures, research, and data needs associated with the identification, evaluation, and management of our nation’s historic bridges. It will also contribute to current discussions on how to effectively preserve and manage the nation’s highway bridge assets. Individuals invited to participate in this Community of Practice include bridge engineers and historic preservation professionals from public and private sectors and academia. For more information, link to the Historic Bridges COP.
