Committee on Environment and Sustainability

What the Committee on Environment and Sustainability Does

Assists members in delivering a national, regional and local intermodal transportation system that is safe, resilient, economical, efficient, environmentally sound, and aesthetically and culturally sensitive.
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Monitors federal environmental laws, regulations, procedures and guidance related to air quality, cultural resources, environmental process, and natural systems and ecological communities. We recommend and support programs and initiatives to streamline the environmental review process and promote environmental stewardship.
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acts as a forum to disseminate and exchange information and experiences among Member Departments and various other AASHTO Committees and Subcommittees, including the sharing of best practices and other innovations.

What the Committee on Environment and Sustainability Provides

Promotion of practices that protect and enhance the quality of the environment and promote and encourage interagency cooperation and coordination in the resolution of environmental issues.
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A resource for timely, well-informed commentary and advocacy in the ever-changing arena of environmental policy-making and regulations.
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The works necessary to strengthen the skills and expertise of transportation professionals in all the states – especially in your environmental office, wherever located, whatever size – in meeting the environmental challenges of your programs.
All AASHTO members benefit from active participation in the work of COES and its four subject area subcommittees:
- Air Quality, Climate Change, and Energy
- Natural Resources
- Cultural Resources
- Environmental Process

AASHTO Liaisons
Shannon Eggleston
Program Director for Environment
202-624-3649
seggleston@aashto.org

Melissa Savage
Director, Center for Environmental Excellence
202.624.3638
msavage@aashto.org

Phillip Burgoyne-Allen
Associate Program Manager, Environment & Active Transportation
202.624.3692
pballen@aashto.org

Jennifer Billo
Program Specialist for Environment
202.624.7798
jbillo@aashto.org