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 grantees in implementing SAFETEA-LU. Short summaries of key changes to the statutory requirements for planning and environmental reviews are provided, followed by guidelines for how FHWA Division and FTA
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United States. Federal Highway Administration (2005). SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities.
United States. Federal Highway Administration "SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities" (2005)
United States. Federal Highway Administration "SAFETEA-LU: Interim Guidance for Implementing Key SAFETEA-LU Provisions on Planning, Environment, and Air Quality for Joint FHWA/FTA Authorities" , 2005
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 for almost 15 years, major European countries and Japan have shown modest improvements in response to “voluntary” agreements on fuel economy, steadily rising fuel prices (since 2002), and to some exte
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Schipper, Lee (2005). Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6.
Schipper, Lee "Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6" (2005)
Schipper, Lee "Automobile Fuel: Economy and CO2 Emissions in Industrialized Countries: Troubling Trends through 2005/6" , 2005
The objectives of this research were: 1) to determine if the standard curve number is representative of rainfall-runoff processes for Texas watersheds; 2) if not, to develop a method to adjust the NRCS curve number for use on Texas watersheds; and 3) to compare the deviations generated from the project and observed data to a curve number adjustment
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Thompson, David B. et al. (2004). Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report].
Thompson, David B. et al. "Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report]" (2004)
Thompson, David B. et al. "Climatic Adjustments of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff Curve Numbers: Findings and Recommendations [Project Summary Report]" , 2004
This report documents a research project sponsored by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and conducted by the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to develop a user-friendly, Windows version of MOBILE6 and a Windows carbon monoxide (CO) screening model. Both models were developed for us
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Jones, Steven L., Jr. et al. (2004). Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama.
Jones, Steven L., Jr. and Cooper, David C. and Keely, D. K. "Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama" (2004)
Jones, Steven L., Jr. et al. "Streamlining Air Quality Models in Alabama" , 2004
The purpose of this project is to identify the strategies adopted by several states around the country for preparing to adjust their transportation planning practices to the regulatory requirements associated with designation as an air quality nonattainment area, namely transportation conformity.
Howitt, Arnold M. and Makler, Jon (2004). The New National Ambient Air Quality Standards in Transportation Planning.
Howitt, Arnold M. and Makler, Jon "The New National Ambient Air Quality Standards in Transportation Planning" (2004)
Howitt, Arnold M. and Makler, Jon "The New National Ambient Air Quality Standards in Transportation Planning" , 2004
This report assesses the potential of substitutes for gasoline to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) by automobiles and light-duty trucks. It estimates reductions in future GHG emissions under specific assumptions about growth in light-duty vehicle travel and the replacement of gasoline by various other fuels, both
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Pickrell, Don (2003). Fuel Options for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Motor Vehicles.
Pickrell, Don "Fuel Options for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Motor Vehicles" (2003)
Pickrell, Don "Fuel Options for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Motor Vehicles" , 2003
This report will improve understanding of how states and localities might contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction through transportation planning. Transportation is a major contributor to GHG emissions. State and local transportation planning affects transportation decisions, which, in turn, can influence travel patterns, land use, e
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Lyons, William M. et al. (2003). Greenhouse Gas Reduction through State and Local Transportation.
Lyons, William M. and Peterson, Scott and Noerager, Kimberly "Greenhouse Gas Reduction through State and Local Transportation" (2003)
Lyons, William M. et al. "Greenhouse Gas Reduction through State and Local Transportation" , 2003
The use of alternative fuels to power transit buses is steadily increasing. Several fuels, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Methanol/Ethanol, are already being used. At present, there are no available comprehensive facility guidelines to assist transit agencies contemplating con
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William P. Chernicoff, (2003). Clean Air Program: Design Guidelines for Bus Transit Systems Using Electric and Hybrid Electric Propulsion as an Alternative Fuel.
William P. Chernicoff, "Clean Air Program: Design Guidelines for Bus Transit Systems Using Electric and Hybrid Electric Propulsion as an Alternative Fuel" (2003)
William P. Chernicoff, "Clean Air Program: Design Guidelines for Bus Transit Systems Using Electric and Hybrid Electric Propulsion as an Alternative Fuel" , 2003
This report presents the major assumptions of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) used to generate the projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 20031 (AEO2003), including general features of the model structure, assumptions concerning energy markets, and the key input data and parameters that are most significant in formulating the model res
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United States. Energy Information Administration (2003). Assumptions for the Annual Energy Outlook 2003: With Projections to 2025.
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions for the Annual Energy Outlook 2003: With Projections to 2025" (2003)
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions for the Annual Energy Outlook 2003: With Projections to 2025" , 2003
The state of Wisconsin operates one of the nation's most effective inspection/maintenance (I/M) programs. In Wisconsin's I/M program, vehicles registered in the Milwaukee metropolitan area are subjected to a transient emission test using the IM240 test cycle or an on-board diagnostic (OBDII) check, if the vehicle is a 1996 or newer model. These tes
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Klausmeier, R. (2002). Literature and Best Practices Scan: Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs.
Klausmeier, R. "Literature and Best Practices Scan: Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs" (2002)
Klausmeier, R. "Literature and Best Practices Scan: Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs" , 2002
Accessibility is a key ingredient of well-being and prosperity in contemporary societies. The ability of individuals, families, entrepreneurs and firms to exchange goods and services, to be where activities are being carried out, and to interact with people on a regular basis is crucial not only to economic life but also to the quality of life. Wit
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Gorham, Roger (2002). Air Pollution from Ground Transportation: An Assessment of Causes, Strategies and Tactics, and Proposed Actions for the International Community.
Gorham, Roger "Air Pollution from Ground Transportation: An Assessment of Causes, Strategies and Tactics, and Proposed Actions for the International Community" (2002)
Gorham, Roger "Air Pollution from Ground Transportation: An Assessment of Causes, Strategies and Tactics, and Proposed Actions for the International Community" , 2002
In addition to their significant environmental impacts, medium-duty and heavy-duty (HD) vehicles are high volume fuel users. Development of such vehicles, which include transit buses, refuse trucks, and HD Class 6-8 trucks, that are fueled with natural gas is strategic to market introduction of natural gas vehicles (NGV). Over the past five years t
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Litzke, W. L. and Wegrzyn, J. (2001). Natural Gas as a Future Fuel for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
Litzke, W. L. and Wegrzyn, J. "Natural Gas as a Future Fuel for Heavy-Duty Vehicles" (2001)
Litzke, W. L. and Wegrzyn, J. "Natural Gas as a Future Fuel for Heavy-Duty Vehicles" , 2001
This paper summarizes the Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle (NG-NGV) Program that is led by the U.S. Department Of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies (OHVT) through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The goal of this program is to develop and implement one Class 3-6 compressed natural gas (CNG) prototype vehicle a
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Walkowicz, K. et al. (2001). DOE/NREL Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle Program: An Overview.
Walkowicz, K. and Stephens, D. and Stork, K. "DOE/NREL Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle Program: An Overview" (2001)
Walkowicz, K. et al. "DOE/NREL Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle Program: An Overview" , 2001
This report presents the major assumptions of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) used to generate the projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 20011 (AEO2001), including general features of the model structure, assumptions concerning energy markets, and the key input data and parameters that are most significant in formulating the model res
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United States. Energy Information Administration (2000). Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2001: With Projections to 2020.
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2001: With Projections to 2020" (2000)
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2001: With Projections to 2020" , 2000
This report provides information on recent efforts to use the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) fuel-cycle model to estimate air toxics emissions. GREET, developed at Argonne National Laboratory, currently addresses greenhouse gas emissions and such regulated emissions as volatile organic compounds, nit
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Winebrake, J. et al. (2000). Fuel-Cycle Emissions for Conventional and Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Assessment of Air Toxics.
Winebrake, J. and He, D. and Wang, M. "Fuel-Cycle Emissions for Conventional and Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Assessment of Air Toxics" (2000)
Winebrake, J. et al. "Fuel-Cycle Emissions for Conventional and Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Assessment of Air Toxics" , 2000
Gas-to-liquids catalytic conversion technologies show promise for liberating stranded natural gas reserves and for achieving energy diversity worldwide. Some gas-to-liquids products are used as transportation fuels and as blendstocks for upgrading crude-derived fuels.
Vertin, K. D. et al. (2000). Methylal and Methylal-Diesel Blended Fuels for Use in Compression-Ignition Engines.
Vertin, K. D. et al. "Methylal and Methylal-Diesel Blended Fuels for Use in Compression-Ignition Engines" (2000)
Vertin, K. D. et al. "Methylal and Methylal-Diesel Blended Fuels for Use in Compression-Ignition Engines" , 2000
The U.S. has numerous goals for transportation in the following general areas: safety, mobility, economic growth and trade, human and natural environment, and national security. Logically a “best practice” policy would contribute to all of these goals, and would have well-accepted monetized costs and benefits that are compelling. However, because o
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Green, Kevin (2000). Transport-Relevant Policies and Measures: U.S. Experience..
Green, Kevin "Transport-Relevant Policies and Measures: U.S. Experience." (2000)
Green, Kevin "Transport-Relevant Policies and Measures: U.S. Experience." , 2000
Concerns about global warming are focusing increasingly on the contribution of human activities, including aviation. Jet aircraft are among many sources of greenhouse gases-gases that can trap heat, potentially increasing the temperature of the earth's surface and leading to changes in climate. According to a recent report by the National Research
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United States. General Accounting Office (2000). Aviation and the Environment: Aviation's Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow.
United States. General Accounting Office "Aviation and the Environment: Aviation's Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow" (2000)
United States. General Accounting Office "Aviation and the Environment: Aviation's Effects on the Global Atmosphere Are Potentially Significant and Expected to Grow" , 2000
This paper presents the major assumptions of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) used to generate the projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 20001 (AEO2000), including general features of the model structure, assumptions concerning energy markets, and the key input data and parameters that are most significant in formulating the model resu
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United States. Energy Information Administration (2000). Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2000: With Projections to 2020.
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2000: With Projections to 2020" (2000)
United States. Energy Information Administration "Assumptions to the Annual Energy Outlook 2000: With Projections to 2020" , 2000
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is participating in an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) research effort to compile and evaluate greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement policies. One aspect of this research requires data on before and after studies of GHG reduction strategies implemented in the U.S. This paper summarizes
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Cambridge Systematics (1999). Greenhouse Gas Control Strategies: A Review of “Before-and-After” Studies.
Cambridge Systematics "Greenhouse Gas Control Strategies: A Review of “Before-and-After” Studies" (1999)
Cambridge Systematics "Greenhouse Gas Control Strategies: A Review of “Before-and-After” Studies" , 1999
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