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The Transportation Resilience & Vulnerability Collection is a curated selection of information on transportation infrastructure, resilience, and vulnerability issues. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_tccc or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530826.

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Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels: Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs

CITE Title : Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels: Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs Creator(s) : Toman, Michael;Curtright, Aimee E.;Ortiz, David S.;Darmstadter, Joel;Shannon, Brian; Corporate Contributor(s) : National Commission on Energy Policy (U.S.) Published Date : 2008-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18428 "Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels: Economic" (2008). "Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels: Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs" (2008) "Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels: Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs" , 2008 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2008-01-01

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Both high import payments for petroleum motor fuels and concerns regarding emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are motivating interest in possible fuel ...

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Climate Change Initiatives of State Departments of Transportation: Synthesis

CITE Title : Climate Change Initiatives of State Departments of Transportation: Synthesis Creator(s) : Poor, Aaron Corporate Creator(s) : Washington State Department of Transportation Published Date : 2008-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18600 "Climate Change Initiatives of" (2008). "Climate Change Initiatives of State Departments of Transportation: Synthesis" (2008) "Climate Change Initiatives of State Departments of Transportation: Synthesis" , 2008 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Poor, Aaron

2008-01-01

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The WSDOT Public Transportation Division Director requested a synthesis report on the role of state departments of transportation in climate change in...

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Nordic Road Map: Programme for the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2009

CITE Title : Nordic Road Map: Programme for the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2009 Corporate Creator(s) : Nordic Council of Ministers Published Date : 2008-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17318 "Nordic Road Map: Programme" (2008). "Nordic Road Map: Programme for the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2009" (2008) "Nordic Road Map: Programme for the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2009" , 2008 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Nordic Council of Ministers

2008-01-01

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Notes that the Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen will take place December 2009. The prime ministers' Punkaharju Declaration of summer 2007 set a new...

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Increasing Feedstock Production for Biofuels: Economic Drivers, Environmental Implications, and the Role of Research

CITE Title : Increasing Feedstock Production for Biofuels: Economic Drivers, Environmental Implications, and the Role of Research Corporate Creator(s) : Biomass Research and Development Board (U.S.);United States. Department of Agriculture;United States. Environmental Protection Agency;United States. Department of Energy; Published Date : 2008-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17283 "Increasing Feedstock Production for" (2008). "Increasing Feedstock Production for Biofuels: Economic Drivers, Environmental Implications, and the Role of Research" (2008) "Increasing Feedstock Production for Biofuels: Economic Drivers, Environmental Implications, and the Role of Research" , 2008 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Biomass Research and Development Board (U.S.) ...

2008-01-01

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The goal of this report is to inform research recommendations to address the constraints surrounding availability of biomass feedstocks. To meet this ...

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Changes to Consider in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and North American Standard Inspection Procedures to Accommodate Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel: Final Report

CITE Title : Changes to Consider in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and North American Standard Inspection Procedures to Accommodate Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel: Final Report Creator(s) : Simon, John M.;Brady, Stephen;Lowell, Dana; Corporate Creator(s) : Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Technology Division Published Date : 2007-12-04 Report Number : FMCSA-RRT-07-027 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/34391 "Changes to Consider in" (2007). "Changes to Consider in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and North American Standard Inspection Procedures to Accommodate Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel: Final Report" (2007) "Changes to Consider in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and North American Standard Inspection Procedures to Accommodate Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel: Final Report" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2007-12-04

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Over the next 50 years, hydrogen use is expected to grow dramatically as an automotive and electrical power source fuel. As hydrogen becomes commercia...

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Biofuels for Transport: Policies and Possibilities

CITE Title : Biofuels for Transport: Policies and Possibilities Corporate Creator(s) : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Published Date : 2007-11-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18605 "Biofuels for Transport: Policies" (2007). "Biofuels for Transport: Policies and Possibilities" (2007) "Biofuels for Transport: Policies and Possibilities" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

2007-11-01

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This Policy Brief, jointly produced by the OECD and the IEA, looks at the current situation with biofuels in road transport, and how governments can b...

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Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector

CITE Title : Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector Creator(s) : Gallagher, Kelly;Collantes, Gustavo;Holdren, John P.;Lee, Henry;Frosch, Robert J.; Corporate Creator(s) : Harvard University. Kennedy School of Government Published Date : 2007-07-27 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18603 "Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector" (2007). "Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector" (2007) "Policy Options for Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2007-07-27

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The goal of this discussion paper is to contribute to the current policy debate about how to effectively limit or reduce oil consumption and greenhous...

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Administration Proposals on Climate Change and Energy Independence: Hearings Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

CITE Title : Administration Proposals on Climate Change and Energy Independence: Hearings Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Published Date : 2007-05-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17353 "Administration Proposals on Climate" (2007). "Administration Proposals on Climate Change and Energy Independence: Hearings Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure" (2007) "Administration Proposals on Climate Change and Energy Independence: Hearings Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

2007-05-01

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This memorandum briefly summarizes climate change and its potential impacts. It then focuses in more detail on administration proposals and policies r...

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Trade-offs in Allocating Allowances for CO2 Emissions

CITE Title : Trade-offs in Allocating Allowances for CO2 Emissions Creator(s) : Dinan, Terry Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Congressional Budget Office Published Date : 2007-04-25 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17362 "Trade-offs in Allocating Allowances" (2007). "Trade-offs in Allocating Allowances for CO2 Emissions" (2007) "Trade-offs in Allocating Allowances for CO2 Emissions" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Dinan, Terry

2007-04-25

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In light of scientific evidence about the potential damages from climate change, the Congress is considering legislation that would impose a “cap-an...

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Assessing U.S. Climate Policy options: A Report Summarizing Work at Resources for the Future as part of the Inter-Industry U.S. Climate Policy Forum

CITE Title : Assessing U.S. Climate Policy options: A Report Summarizing Work at Resources for the Future as part of the Inter-Industry U.S. Climate Policy Forum Creator(s) : Raymond J. kopp;William A. Pizer; Corporate Creator(s) : Resources for the Future Published Date : 2007-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18147 "Assessing U.S. Climate Policy" (2007). "Assessing U.S. Climate Policy options: A Report Summarizing Work at Resources for the Future as part of the Inter-Industry U.S. Climate Policy Forum" (2007) "Assessing U.S. Climate Policy options: A Report Summarizing Work at Resources for the Future as part of the Inter-Industry U.S. Climate Policy Forum" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Raymond J. kopp ;

William A. Pizer

2007-01-01

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Climate change is a century-scale, global challenge that will require a global response. A global response, however, emerges from national policies in...

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Plants at the Pump: Biofuels, Climate Change, and Sustainability

CITE Title : Plants at the Pump: Biofuels, Climate Change, and Sustainability Creator(s) : Childs, Britt;Bradley, Rob; Corporate Creator(s) : World Resources Institute;Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Published Date : 2007-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17357 "Plants at the Pump:" (2007). "Plants at the Pump: Biofuels, Climate Change, and Sustainability" (2007) "Plants at the Pump: Biofuels, Climate Change, and Sustainability" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Childs, Britt ;

Bradley, Rob

2007-01-01

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In a world of rapidly rising carbon emissions and growing unease about imported oil, the appeal of renewable fuels is growing apace. Biofuels — liqu...

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The Case for Moderate Growth in Vehicle Miles of Travel: A Critical Juncture in U.S. Travel Behavior Trends

CITE Title : The Case for Moderate Growth in Vehicle Miles of Travel: A Critical Juncture in U.S. Travel Behavior Trends Creator(s) : Polzin, Steven E. Corporate Creator(s) : University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research Published Date : 2006-04-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18144 "The Case for Moderate" (2006). "The Case for Moderate Growth in Vehicle Miles of Travel: A Critical Juncture in U.S. Travel Behavior Trends" (2006) "The Case for Moderate Growth in Vehicle Miles of Travel: A Critical Juncture in U.S. Travel Behavior Trends" , 2006 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Polzin, Steven E.

2006-04-01

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This report hypothesizes that the United States has reached a critical juncture in terms of national mobility trends and underlying socio-demographic ...

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Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects

CITE Title : Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects Creator(s) : Brown, Janice Weingart Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Project Development and Environmental Review; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration Published Date : 2006-04-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-06-01;FHWA-HEP-06-011 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8528 "Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach" (2006). "Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects" (2006) "Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects" , 2006 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Brown, Janice Weingart

2006-04-01

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Sometimes the development of infrastructure can negatively impact habitat and ecosystems. Ways to better avoid, minimize, and mitigate these impacts, ...

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Climate Change: U.S. Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions

CITE Title : Climate Change: U.S. Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions Creator(s) : Yacobucci, Brent D.;Parker, Larry; Published Date : 2006-02-22 Report Number : RL31931 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17289 "Climate Change: U.S. Federal" (2006). "Climate Change: U.S. Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions" (2006) "Climate Change: U.S. Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions" , 2006 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Yacobucci, Brent D. ;

Parker, Larry

2006-02-22

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Climate change is generally viewed as a global issue, but proposed responses generally require action at the national level. In 1992, the United State...

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Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030

CITE Title : Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030 Corporate Creator(s) : New York (State). Dept. of Transportation Published Date : 2006-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18285 "Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030" (2006). "Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030" (2006) "Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030" , 2006 Export RIS Citation Information.

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New York (State). Dept. of Transportation

2006-01-01

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Strategies for a New Age: New York State's Transportation Master Plan for 2030 is the State's comprehensive statewide transportation master plan and s...

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Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities

CITE Title : Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Highway Administration Published Date : 2005-09-02 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54488 "Interim Guidance for Implementing" (2005). "Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities" (2005) "Interim Guidance for Implementing SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for FHWA Authorities" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Federal Highway Administration

2005-09-02

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This interim guidance is intended to provide guidance for FHWA authorities in working with their State/local planning partners and grantees in impleme...

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SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities

CITE Title : SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Highway Administration Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration Published Date : 2005-09-02 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37102 "SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for" (2005). "SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities" (2005) "SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Federal Highway Administration

2005-09-02

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This joint FHWA/FTA interim guidance is intended for the use of FHWA and FTA field offices in working with their State/local planning partners and gra...

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Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6

CITE Title : Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6 Creator(s) : Schipper, Lee Corporate Creator(s) : World Resources Institute. EMBARQ Published Date : 2005-01-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17358 "Automobile Fuel: Economy and" (2005). "Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6" (2005) "Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Schipper, Lee

2005-01-01

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A review of recently available data on both on-road fuel economy and new car test fuel economy shows that while US on-road fuel economy has been flat ...

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Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report]

CITE Title : Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report] Creator(s) : Thompson, David B.;Harle, H. Kirt;Keister, Heather;McLendon, David;Sandrana, Shiva K; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas Tech University. Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration;Texas. Dept. of Transportation; Published Date : 2004-08-03 Report Number : 0-2104-S URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68549 "Climatic Adjustments of Natural" (2004). "Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report]" (2004) "Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report]" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2004-08-03

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The objectives of this research were: 1) to determine if the standard curve number is representative of rainfall-runoff processes for Texas watersheds...

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Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama

CITE Title : Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama Creator(s) : Jones, Steven L., Jr.;Cooper, David C.;Keely, D. K.; Corporate Creator(s) : Alabama. Department of Transportation;University of Alabama at Birmingham. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering;University of Central Florida; Published Date : 2004-07-01 Report Number : FHWA/CA/OR-;UTCA Report 03412; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/16150 "Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama" (2004). "Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama" (2004) "Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2004-07-01

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This report documents a research project sponsored by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and conducted by the University of Central Flor...

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