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2019 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14th

The deadline to submit an application for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2019 Environmental Excellence Awards (EEAs) is approaching quickly! Applications will be accepted until September 14, 2018.

The EEAs recognize outstanding transportation projects, processes, and partners that use FHWA funding sources to go beyond “business as usual” to achieve environmental excellence. The program is supported by FHWA’s Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty, and includes a strong focus on both the natural and human environment.

The 2019 program features 12 categories across a range of topics, including Accelerating Project Delivery, Context Sensitive Solutions and Design, and Multimodal Transportation. For information on how to apply, please visit the FHWA EEA website: https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/eeawards/

To view the categories and award criteria, visit: https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/EEAwards/CategoryList.aspx

To learn more about the EEA Program and past recipients, please visit: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/environmental_excellence_awards/

For questions about the EEA Program, please contact: EEAwardsNomination@dot.gov

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Every Day Counts/Virtual Public Involvement Webinar

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET and Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM ET, FHWA will provide an introduction to the Every Day Counts innovation, “Virtual Public Involvement.”  Public involvement is a critical component in the transportation decision-making process, allowing for meaningful consideration and input from interested individuals.  The ways that the public consumes information is changing rapidly, including the range of opportunities for transportation agencies to interact with the public (a myriad of virtual platforms now exists).  Innovative virtual public involvement techniques provide State Departments of Transportation, Transit Agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Rural Transportation Planning Organizations with a platform to inform the public and receive feedback.  These strategies create efficiencies in how information is disseminated and how input is collected and considered, which can potentially accelerate the planning and project delivery processes.  During these webinars, FHWA will provide an overview of virtual public involvement tools and techniques, discuss the benefits of virtual public involvement, and share notable examples.  For more information on this innovation, please visit the EDC/Virtual Public Involvement Website.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Webinar One:  Every Day Counts/Virtual Public Involvement Webinar

Webinar Two:  Every Day Counts/Virtual Public Involvement Webinar

NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS

Federal DOT staff and DOT-badged contractors do not need to register for an account. They are automatically provided access to the webinars. However, please register for each and every webinar you anticipate watching.  A headcount for number of phone lines is important for us to know. You can register as individuals or as a group, as long as there is one phone line used. Use the link provided that is unique for each topic and each airing date.

Registration is a two-step process for non-DOT personnel (those without an “@dot.gov” email address).

1. Non-DOT users including State DOTs must request access to the FHWA External Portal for webinars.

  • Here are links to request:
  1. Non-DOT users including State DOTs must log in using the email address used to request access to the site and their requested password.

The account issuance takes approximately one business day.  Once you receive your account information, users can access the site by clicking on the registration link and logging in.

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Registration is now open for the Every Day Count Fifth Round (EDC-5) National Orientation Webinar on Value Capture – Capitalizing on the Value Created by Transportation.  Value Capture is a set of powerful funding tools that can help address funding gaps, can be part of the mix of funding sources for transportation improvement solutions, and can accelerate project delivery, save time and money, and enhance safety when done properly.

Interested in providing transportation benefits to faster and more effectively, while also achieving system performance goals and accelerate the project delivery process?  Interested in funding and financing strategies for a needed program of projects? Then please join us to learn more about Value Capture, including case studies that are being practiced by lead agencies around the country. See also FHWA’s web site to learn more about this EDC-5 Value Capture Innovation.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Planning/Programming, Finance, Project Development, Program Managers/Specialists, and Contracts/Construction staffs.  Please share this registration information with your FHWA discipline, DOT, STIC, Major Projects, other key transportation partners, and all those you think would benefit from these webinars.

Value Capture Orientation Webinars September 25th 10:30-12:00 ET Register Here;  or copy and paste the link below to web browser

https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/WC/SitePages/Register.aspx?WCID=1759
September 26th 1:00-2:30 ET Register Here;  or copy and paste the link below to web browser

https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/WC/SitePages/Register.aspx?WCID=1751

Below are the instructions for non-DOT attendees and Federal DOT staff and DOT-badged contractors:

Registration Process for Non-DOT Attendees

  1. non-DOT users including State DOTs must request access to the FHWA External Portal for webinars
  2. non-DOT users including State DOTs must login using the email address used to request access to the site and their requested password.
    • The account issuance takes approximately one business day. Once they receive their account information, they can access the site by clicking on the registration link and logging in.

Registration Process for Federal DOT Staff and DOT-badged Attendees (see above events)

We look forward to your participation and hope you find these webinars beneficial to your agencies and professional needs!   If you have questions, please contact Thay Bishop at (404)562-3695 or Thay.Bishop@dot.gov.

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