Engineers are on the bandwagon for measuring sustainability in all its dimensions. As described in a press release from the American Society of Civil Engineers: “A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability …
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Equitable VMT reduction is possible, WSDOT report finds
An effective statewide VMT reduction program would not necessarily harm the poor and other vulnerable groups, a new report from the Washington State Department of Transportation finds. The report counters objections that such programs would …
From the Community of Practice
The District of Columbia developed a broad-ranging Sustainability Plan to ensure that sustainability practices are incorporated into all agency activities. It includes stunning photos from our nation’s capitol and a PDF can be found here. …
Sustainable Highways Self-Evaluation Tool
An ambitious effort by the FHWA to create a web-based self-evaluation tool for measuring sustainability over the life cycle of a transportation project or program is available in Beta. The tool provides for self-evaluation from …