A new report from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) Center for Environmental Excellence shows the success of state DOTs and other transportation agencies in implementing sustainable transportation practices that are fast becoming the norm for doing business.

AASHTO worked with FTA and FHWA to prepare the report, Leaner and Greener: Sustainability at Work in Transportation, which showcases the range of ways transportation agencies nationally are simultaneously cutting costs, helping the environment, and strengthening communities. It cites three primary reasons for this success: fiscal responsibility, community quality of life, and a commitment to a better environment.

The report spotlights the efforts of DOTs, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and public transit providers to speed up project delivery and cut costs while protecting and even improving environmental resources. Their programmatic environmental solutions cover everyday maintenance as well as project development.

“Achieving sustainability in transportation is an ongoing, collaborative process,” said FHWA Administrator Victor M. Mendez. “The FHWA is proud to work alongside all our partners to advance sustainable transportation practices that serve us now and will serve us in the future.”

The text of the report is available here.

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