Exemplary Human Environment Initiatives (EHEI)
Awarding transportation projects that create or improve conditions for human activities.
Woonerf; Asheville, NC.
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Welcome
Congratulations to our 2007 Award Recipients
This is the first year of a new program to recognize and publicize transportation initiatives that make our transportation system work better for the people who use it. We are looking for outstanding examples of innovation that have been successfully implemented in one place but have the potential for being applied in many other places. Imitation is, in fact, the sincerest form of flattery. We are looking to flatter these projects.
The goal is to make things better for people when they use our Nation's transportation system while we still remain conscious of any natural environmental consequences. We want to find either new or better ways of doing things. The Human Environment encompasses all of those situations where people are affected by transportation. This includes:
- Encouraging people to be more physically active in their modes of travel;
- Making changes to the transportation infrastructure;
- Improving how we plan and implement changes to transportation processes;
- Educating people about the benefits of human centered transportation;
- Using technology in creative ways; or
- More cross cutting issues
Please look for and tell us about transportation projects or activities in your community that deserve to be replicated in other communities. By spreading the word about these initiatives, we can not only give credit for thee accomplishments, we can be sure that other places can benefit by implementing these exemplary human environment initiatives.
Award Categories:
- Encouraging Nonmotorized Transportation
- Enhancing the Environment for Human Activities
- Process Improvements
- Educational and Training Programs
- Product Development
- Others
Note: Some activities may fit under more than one category.
If you have any questions regarding this program please contact Gabe Rousseau at gabriel.rousseau@dot.gov or (202) 366-8044.
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