The Center for Environmental Excellence (CEE) by AASHTO has been developed in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration to promote environmental stewardship and assist transportation agencies in achieving environmental excellence in the delivery of transportation programs, projects, and policies. The Center is designed to serve as a resource for transportation professionals seeking technical assistance, training, information exchange, partnership-building opportunities, and quick and easy access to environmental tools.
Through a grant project supported by AASHTO CEE, the NADO Research Foundation developed four issue briefs and hosted three virtual peer exchanges on several topics related to rural, small metro, and regional transportation planning & projects.
Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure in rural areas (PDF)
This issue brief discusses benefits of EVs, policy framework, and case studies on coordination between States DOTs and RTPOs/RPOs.
Bicycle and Pedestrian projects in rural areas (PDF)
This issue brief discusses benefits of bicycle and pedestrian projects in smaller communities, impact of data collection and community engagement processes and case study examples on coordination between States DOTs and RTPOs/RPOs.
Natural Hazard Adaptation and Resilience in Regional Transportation Planning (PDF)
This issue brief addresses the importance of natural hazard adaptation and resilience on transportation projects and regional initiatives in smaller communities.
Rural Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) public engagement process in rural areas (PDF)
This issue brief discusses the importance of public engagement and highlight successful examples from across the country.
Virtual peer exchange on EV infrastructure in rural areas
Virtual peer exchange on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in rural areas