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July/August 2003
ARTICLES:
A Natural Balance
by Cynthia J. Burbank
During decades of controversy, FHWA and its State and local partners consistently included environmental stewardship as a goal of transportation projects.Nurturing an Environmental Perspective
by Ruth Rentch and Rachael Barolsky
A scan tour of seven States sheds light on best practices for honoring environmental commitments in transportation projects.The Road to Streamlining
by Kreig Larson
An in depth look at the NEPA process and ways to expedite it.Executing the Executive Order
by Frederick Skaer
Federal agencies today are collaborating more effectively on environmental reviews of major transportation projects, thanks to a new Presidential mandate.A New Approach to Road Building
by Lori Irving
Can a new policy change the way people think about transportation agencies and the projects they deliver?Living with Noise
by Chris Corbisier
Planning land use with highway traffic noise in mind can help local agencies improve residents' quality of life.Bikeways and Pathways
by Andy Clarke
Accommodating bicyclists and walkers will promote a healthier transportation system, a healthier environment — and healthier Americans.Centering on Environmental Excellence
by Kris Hoellen
AASHTO is helping State DOTs and others make environmental stewardship and streamlining part of their mission and everyday activities.New Life for Brownsfields
by Constance M. Hill
Across the country, transportation projects play a critical role in revitalizing abandoned industrial properties.Air Quality and Transportation
by Gary Jensen
Emissions are on the decline, and efforts from the Federal to the local levels will help continue this trend.Solutions from the Sunbelt
by Alex Levy
The southeastern States share strategies to protect wildlife and fragile habitats.Reviews on the Fast Track
by Cassandra Callaway Allwell
A step-by-step guide to practices that States employ to streamline the environmental review process.
Other Articles in this issue:
Nurturing an Environmental Perspective
A New Approach to Road Building
Centering on Environmental Excellence
Air Quality and Transportation
July/August 2003 · Vol. 67 · No. 1
