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Search Advanced text search, with results sortable by date or relevance. Site Directory Snapshot of all website content, in outline format, with links to content pages. Environmental Topics In-depth coverage of 21 relevant topics, including topic snapshot, overview, recent developments, key resources and case studies. Disciplines Filter content in 21 environmental topics by discipline (planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, project delivery). The Center Overview of Center functions, staff contact information, recent developments and work plan, and links to suite of Center Products & Programs (database libraries, practitioner handbooks, online forums, webinars, reports, toolkits, and more). Center Products & Programs Overview of Center functions, staff contact information, recent developments and work plan, and links to suite of Center Products & Programs (database libraries, practitioner handbooks, online forums, webinars, reports, toolkits, and more). 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Meetings & Events Get Center Updates Site Directory Contact Us CEE Home AASHTO Home Meetings & Events Get Center Updates AASHTO and COVID-19 > Announcements Materials Available: AASHTO Virtual EJ Peer Exchange Materials Available: AASHTO Virtual EJ Peer Exchange Read More > The held an Environmental Justice Virtual Peer Exchange on July 10, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The event included two panel discussions, one on integrating health into transportation planning, and another on EJ considerations for planning and environmental linkages (PEL) Webinar Recording Available - Climate Resilience: US and International Approaches Webinar Recording Available - Climate Resilience: US and International Approaches Read More > This AASHTO-sponsored webinar included an overview of AASHTO's mission in resilience and presentations on international resilience approaches and projects. Case Law Updates on the Environment (CLUE) Database Year in Review Report Case Law Updates on the Environment (CLUE) Database Year in Review Report Read More > A year-in-review report on federal court decisions issued in 2019 in cases involving environmental reviews for transportation projects is now available. The report is published as part of the Center for Environmental Excellence's Case Law Updates on the Environment (CLUE) database . 2020 Call for Programmatic Agreements 2020 Call for Programmatic Agreements Read More > The Center for Environmental Excellence is updating the frequently visited Programmatic Agreements Library (PAL) on the Center’s website, and seeks representation from all state departments of transportation. Please forward your best examples of programmatic agreements issued in the past five years to environment@aashto.org or suggest a Programmatic Agreement online . View All Announcements > New on the Website Updated August 14, 2020 Court Rejects Interior Policy on 'Incidental Take' of Migratory Birds FHWA Proposes Rule to Advance Broadband Access in Rural Areas FTA Issues Guidance on Joint Development Projects Grants Announced to Revitalize Bus Infrastructure View Topical Postings by Week > News from Around the Web Recent Internet postings of interest to transportation and environmental professionals. View News > Meetings & Events Practitioner's Handbooks Practical advice on environmental issues that arise during the transportation project lifecycle. View Handbooks > Case Law Updates on the Environment (CLUE) View the CLUE Database > Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas (TERI) View the TERI Database > Webinars Webinars on key topical areas of interest, including Climate Change, Construction /Development Effluent Guidelines, NEPA, Stormwater, and more. View Webinars > Sign Up: Newsletters and Alerts Environmental Technical Assistance Program (ETAP) Newsletter Subscribe to ETAP > ETAP Archives > Climate & Extreme Weather Briefing Newsletter Subscribe to Briefing > Receive weekly email with customized links to new website content. Sign up for Alerts > Featured This Week Caltrans Commits an Extra $100 million to Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects (AASHTO ETAP newsletter) Learn more > Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Commission ETAP Podcast: Arizona DOT’s Steve Olmsted Discusses the Impact of COVID-19 (AASHTO ETAP Podcast) Learn more > Center for Environmental Excellence Updating PAL Database (AASHTO ETAP Newsletter) Learn more > Video: Volunteers Help Oregon DOT with W...