Office of Planning, Environment, & Realty (HEP)
Planning • Environment • Real Estate
The links on this page provide tools and resources culled from a wide variety of industry resources ranging from Federal agencies to local privately funding organizations all supporting the goals of Transportation Enhancement Activities.
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National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
The National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC) is an information service sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. NTEC works to provide professionals, policy makers, and citizens with timely and accurate information necessary to make well-informed decisions about Transportation Enhancements (TE).
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: Historic Preservation
Provides brief summaries of historic preservation issues and programs applicable to the transportation community.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: Environmental Enhancements
Provides an overview of a range of environmental enhancements programs related to transportation.
U.S. Bicycle Route System
The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is hosting a Task Force to develop a national interstate route system for bicycle routes, with input from States and national bicycle advocacy organizations. The Adventure Cycling Association provides staff support. The Task Force has developed a report and a draft corridor plan.