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      <title>Evaluating Mowing Practices for Pollinator Habitat Enhancement: Highway Vegetation Management and Its Impact on Endangered Polinator</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2724815</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ORS 634.045 requires several state agencies, including Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), to maintain and revise a bee pollinator safety plan to educate the public and increase pollinator habitat. It is not clear to ODOT how to document habitat on their properties, if current mowing practices enhance or reduce pollinator habitat, and how to prioritize areas for compliance of conservation practices. The US DOT has guidelines for vegetation management for right-of-ways (ROWs), but there have been contrasting results for key practices, such as mowing and efforts at establishing pollinator-attractive plants have not resulted in long lasting habitat and may result in costly landscaping. Finally, there are concerns that the habitats near roadway locations with vehicles and environmental pollutants may result low mortality rates to pollinators. Consequently, it is unclear how ODOT routine mowing practices, which covers an estimated 20,000 acres annually, enhances the vegetation that is important to threatened or endangered pollinators. This research seeks to identify mowing practices that encourage these plants and to help meet protection targets without increased costs.
The research will study pollinator activity in three geographic regions and develop “high benefit” pollinator vegetation management practices with a neutral (or lessened) cost to ODOT. The research will be conducted over three seasons and have three parts: (1) In-field vegetation documentation using new app and method analysis; (2) Cost-Benefit Analysis; and (3) Feasibility analysis. 
The in-field tasks include selecting 27 site locations on ODOT secondary or tertiary roads, with appropriate ROWs, across three ODOT regions (i.e., 9 per region).  The study will have three levels of mowing intensity: high (at least once per year), medium (once every other year) and low (less than once every two years). Each location will be monitored for plant diversity and density and bee pollinator activity during the appropriate seasons – with particular measurement directly before and after mowing. The research will determine if mowing intensity and date of mowing influences the density of plants of highest value to pollinators by: (1) relating plants found to Melittflora records filtered for the region; and (2) calculating the richness of bee species found at each site. The research will also use historic estimates of average seasonal traffic volume at each site as a covariate to investigate the impact of traffic on the diversity of the bee community for a given plant community. Site characteristics will also be documented (e.g. distance from the roadway). The cost-benefit analysis will focus on detailing normal vs pollinator staff/resource costs, timing for mowing, and comparing to outcomes of high pollinator activity. The feasibility analysis will compare normal maintenance resource availability and use compared to recommended optimal mowing for pollinator benefits.

Finally, the project would result in a regional pocket guide of the most important plants for pollinators that vegetation management crews will encounter, as well as new continuing education trainings for vegetation management staff. This information could be used in future construction (or Maintenance) locations to identify plant species that are both of high value to pollinators and known to persist under ROW conditions that could help inform how to modify seed blends following road construction.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assessment of GDOT Grassing Practices for Post-Construction Disturbed Areas within the Right-of-Way
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      <description><![CDATA[The objective of the proposed research study is to assess the effectiveness of Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT)’s current grassing revegetation process and provide recommendations for improvement. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Developing an Automated Framework for Aggregating Right-of-Way Data through GIS and Computer Vision Methods</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2714448</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ohio Revised Code 125.16 requires current and accurate records of tangible personal property and real property be maintained. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) can obtain records of state-owned right-of-way (ROW) by specific locations and/or project, however there is no simple repository or mechanism to obtain information in a wholistic, statewide manner. ODOT's Office of Real Estate has an online Arcis application, OhROW, that lets people click on a map and get direct access to ROW plans. However, OhROW does not have any data aggregation capabilities, data is not queryable, and not all areas are available in the application. ODOT's Office of Data Governance is working on an initiative to obtain ROW line data from new 3D plan sets. This process is tremendously slow and dependent on the availability of 3D plan sets that include some kind of ROW lines. It is estimated that it could take up to 50 years to cover all of ODOT's road network using this process. Other state DOTS, such as Texas and Nevada, have attempted to address this issue by manually reviewing every plan set of their road network and manually inputting the legal descriptions to make polygons of their ROW. This process is very labor intensive, time consuming, and is expected to take several years to complete. An innovative approach to obtain ROW data, in granular details (such as acreage, type, access parcels, nature of control, etc.), and create maps is needed. OBJECTIVE: Develop an innovative approach to identify ODOT owned property, propose methods for storing datasets, and utilize the data to pilot the approach by generating property maps of a specific county, city, township or State Route. The approach should be repeatable, reliable, and streamlined and findings should include recommendations for statewide implementation of the innovative approach.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:19:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Development of Right-of-Way Engineering and Design Fundamentals</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2712192</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Historically, transportation projects have been developed by professionally disconnected groups, including design teams, operations teams, environmental teams, and right-of-way (ROW) or real estate teams overseeing land acquisition. Likewise, these groups have relied on specific national-level resource publications that provide guidance to the focus of each professional section. While these industry-standard publications provide foundational guidance on their respective fields, they consistently lack substantive approaches to ROW engineering and design (ED), which is critical to successful project delivery.

ROW-ED inherently bridges disciplines, making isolated team structures ineffective for the cross-functional collaboration it demands. State departments of transportation (DOTs) that utilize ROW-ED teams are aware of the overall benefits of an integrated approach in delivering cost-effective and context-sensitive approaches to project delivery. Several 
National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) projects are underway that identify ROW-ED processes in developing proper guidance for foundational ROW-ED tasks. While the proposed research will build on outcomes from earlier studies, additional investigation is needed to formulate ROW design methodologies.

The objective of this research is to develop essential practices and policies for ROW-ED, including an ROW design matrix for use by state DOTs in determining appropriate ROW needs during project scoping and development.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Public Utilities Within SDDOT’s Highway Right of Way</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Utilities located within or near the highway right of way (ROW), whether existing or planned, pose significant challenges for the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). These challenges include managing and documenting final utility placement and minimizing conflicts with future construction. A lack of planning and coordination often results in insufficient space for additional utilities and complicates future infrastructure projects.
Permitting practices across SDDOT vary significantly, particularly for non-traditional or private utility installations such as drain tile, methane lines, and private water systems. This inconsistency is exacerbated by outdated South Dakota Administrative Rules, which do not reflect modern installation methods, materials, or industry standards. For example, current rules still require steel casing under roadways, even though modern alternative materials like  polyethylene meet structural requirements and are commonly used in other states. While SDDOT does allow alternative materials if they meet Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) criteria, this requirement can be burdensome for smaller utility providers who may lack the resources to hire engineers for custom casing designs. The lack of standardized, pre-approved casing options further complicates permitting process and installation practices. Additionally, the rules provide little to no guidance on modern installation practices such as horizontal direction boring, which has largely replaced trenching in many contexts due to its lower surface disruption and environmental impact. These regulatory gaps contribute to permitting delays, inconsistent enforcement, and increased costs for both the Department and utility owners.
After utility permits are issued and work is completed, the submission of as-built documentation is often inconsistent and lacks standardization. This makes it difficult to accurately verify the depth and location of installed utilities. Submissions can vary widely – from  detailed Computer Aided Design (CAD) files to hand-drawn sketches--resulting in  uncertainty and inefficiencies during future planning, maintenance, and construction activities.
Utility coordination in developed areas remains a significant challenge due to the absence of a unified, enforceable framework. In many cases, coordination among utility providers is nearly nonexistent, resulting in inefficient use of limited ROW space. This lack of coordination has led to overlapping installations, redundant infrastructure—such as multiple dark fiber lines—and increased risk during construction or maintenance activities. Compounding the issue is the absence of a clear process for managing abandoned utilities or maintaining an accurate inventory of existing infrastructure. Without reliable data, future planning becomes more complex and costly.
Federal regulations, including 23 CFR Part 645 Subpart C, require state DOTs to designate broadband utility coordinators and establish a process for registering and notifying broadband providers about planned projects. These rules are intended to reduce redundant installations and promote early coordination. However, SDDOT has faced limited engagement from broadband providers, making compliance difficult and undermining efforts to streamline utility planning.
The growing presence of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure—such as fiber-optic lines, sensors, and communication equipment—adds another layer of complexity. ITS systems require secure, uninterrupted access and are particularly vulnerable to damage or interference from uncoordinated utility work. Protecting ITS infrastructure is critical to maintaining traffic safety and operational efficiency.
Although South Dakota Administrative Rules reference utility corridors, there is no consistent enforcement mechanism or incentive structure to encourage shared use or coordinated planning. This approach increases the likelihood of project delays, cost overruns, and safety hazards during construction.
To address these challenges, a comprehensive evaluation of current utility coordination practices is needed, including a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. This would identify gaps, assess risks, and provide practical, policy-driven improvements aligned with both state and federal expectations.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Detection of Passages Beneath Highways </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Missouri has over 8,000 known caves and at least 350 mines. Internal investigations reveal that about a tenth of each (800 caves and 35 mines) are within 500 feet of Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) rights of way. However, it is challenging to determine which of these have passages beneath MoDOT roads and rights of way, as well as the depth of these passages. Addressing these questions is critical to ensuring infrastructure stability. In the case of threatened and endangered species and sensitive cave environments, understanding these locations can help better assess project impacts. This research should produce a comprehensive literature review detailing technologies and documented case study results. This will provide MoDOT with critical insights into advanced detection and mapping technologies for caves and mines beneath highways. By identifying more accurate, efficient, and minimally invasive methods for subsurface assessment, MoDOT can enhance infrastructure stability, minimizing the risk of unexpected subsurface collapses or disruptions. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:16:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 57-08. Siting Electric Transmission Lines in State Department of Transportation Right-of-Way
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      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2630486</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A growing population increases electricity demand and requires reliability. However, expanding the electric grid’s capacity to meet additional energy demand requires installation of new transmission lines to deliver electricity to end-users. Key steps in this expansion include land permitting to host the electric transmission lines and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition for energy stakeholders to address additional ROW needs. Federal agencies have encouraged state departments of transportation (DOTs) to consider accommodating energy transmission lines within highway ROWs through utility accommodation policies or as alternative use provisions under 23 CFR 710.

The objective of this synthesis is to document practices for siting electric transmission lines in the state DOT–owned ROW. This synthesis will encompass emerging practices and policies for co-locating electric transmission lines in the highway ROW.

Information to be gathered includes (but is not limited to): (1) Current guidelines and policies that support the siting of electric transmission lines within the state ROW, including state-specific codes that classify transmission lines as a transportation need; (2) Identification of state-level practices for managing the siting of electric transmission lines and maintaining them once sited within the state DOT ROW; (3) Evaluation of the impediments for siting electric transmission lines in the state DOT ROW and identification of potential solutions; (4) Description of the permitting procedures required for siting transmission lines within the ROW; (5) Methods for determining the frequency and conditions under which a state DOT has sufficient ROW to accommodate electric transmission lines; (6) Methods for determining appropriate timing for energy agencies and utility stakeholders to address additional ROW needs in coordination with the state DOT permitting process, particularly when the existing ROW is insufficient; (7) Current formal design standards or technical criteria to evaluate and approve the siting of electric transmission lines within the ROW; (8) An evaluation of the impediments encountered by state DOTs that classify transmission lines as a transportation need to evaluate the impact on siting feasibility. Document state DOTs that do not classify transmission lines as a transportation need; and (9) Written ROW retention policies and the identification of surplus land by state DOTs for use as utility corridors.
Information will be gathered through a literature review, a survey of state DOTs, and follow-up interviews with selected DOTs for the development of case examples. Information gaps and suggestions for research to address those gaps will be identified.

Information sources (partial): (1) Blaug, E., and Nichols, N. (2023). Recommended Siting Practices for Electric Transmission Developers. Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. (2) Hunrington, D., and Wen, J. (2005). NCHRP Synthesis 351: Access Rights. Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC. (3) Amaral, T., and Rhode Island Sea Grant Law Fellow. (2023). Renewable Energy Transmission Co-location in Highway Rights-of-Way. Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law. (4) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2025). Reinventing the Right of Way: Policy, Technical, and Economic Implications of Siting Transmission Lines Along Transportation Corridors: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/29178.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 57-11. Practices for Implementing Right-of-Way Engineering
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      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2630478</link>
      <description><![CDATA[No abstract provided.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 57-16. Practices Related to Public Art in State DOT Rights-of-Way and Facilities</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2630491</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Transportation infrastructure facilitates the movement of people and goods, but sensitivity to the surrounding context is sometimes an afterthought with utilitarian and functional design. Arts and culture play a powerful and unifying role in creating places of lasting value, reinforcing shared experience, and celebrating what makes communities special and unique. Place-based infrastructure design that fits well into its surrounding built and cultural context is more likely to promote thriving economic activity, be responsive to community needs, reduce risk, and improve quality of life. 

An increasing number of state departments of transportation (DOTs) have created and adopted policies related to public art in state rights-of-way. These policies typically focus on requests by external stakeholders to install artwork on existing public infrastructure. However, there have been no known formal discussions between state DOTs on how to design a policy of this type, and it is unclear whether existing policies answer all the questions practitioners are struggling with. Examples of complex issues include maintaining public artwork over the long term and replacement of facilities on which art is installed. It is also unknown to what extent state DOTs have programs or policies that actively encourage the inclusion of art on public infrastructure, or how such programs are funded.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this synthesis is to document state DOT practices and policies related to public art in state rights-of-way (excluding anything not permitted by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:33:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Multi-Criteria Framework for Selecting Nature-Based Solutions for Remnant Properties for Regulatory Credit</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2604609</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The primary objective of this research is to develop and implement a robust multi-criteria decision support framework to enable the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to strategically leverage remnant properties as nature-based solutions for regulatory credit under the Department’s statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit (NCS000250) and under state nutrient management strategy rules. In recent years NCDOT has experienced a significant escalation in construction costs, including costs associated with designing and constructing stormwater control measures along existing highways as is required by Section 3.6.1 of the NPDES stormwater permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0281 (9)(d) of the Falls Lake nutrient management strategy rules. In an effort to control construction and long-term maintenance costs, NCDOT piloted a project to retain ownership of four adjacent remnant parcels in Division 5 (Falls Lake watershed) and quantify the stormwater management benefits of maintaining the parcels in an undeveloped land cover. The NC Department of Environmental Quality formally recognizes land conservation as a creditable compliance practice and NCDOT demonstrated that the pilot project saved the Department $3,500,000 in avoided design, construction, and long-term maintenance costs of stormwater infrastructure relative to the value of the properties if sold on the open market. The success of the pilot project in Division 5 has demonstrated that remnant properties from right-of-way acquisitions provide a unique opportunity to provide a value-added repurposing of underutilized assets. The aim of this framework is to align NCDOT's stormwater management compliance obligations with the untapped potential of remnant properties by achieving regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, social impact, and asset optimization through the strategic deployment of nature-based solutions (NBS).
To achieve this objective, the research begins with a systematic literature review, identifying best practices and relevant frameworks in stormwater management and NBS. The research team will then conduct expert interviews and surveys to engage NBS experts and practitioners. Next, the team will conduct outreach activities to engage NCDOT stakeholders, ensuring their valuable input is incorporated into the decision-making process. Then the team will collate the knowledge gained in these tasks to develop an adaptable, data-driven decision support framework. Lastly, the team will use the newly developed framework to conduct real-world case studies that will test the framework's efficacy, including sensitivity analysis to ensure robustness and flexibility. By combining scientific rigor, expert input, stakeholder engagement, and practical application, the research approach aims to produce a tool bridges the gap between sustainability and effective stormwater management.
This research holds significant importance for both NCDOT and the broader community. It positions NCDOT as a leader in sustainable stormwater management, leveraging remnant properties to reduce costs, enhance environmental stewardship, engage communities, and meet regulatory obligations. Anticipated outcomes include a versatile decision support tool that can be adapted for various scenarios, insights from case studies that provide real-world applicability, and sensitivity analysis results to ensure the framework's robustness. Ultimately, the research empowers NCDOT to make informed decisions that benefit economic efficiency, ecological health, and social well-being in the realm of stormwater management, setting a precedent for sustainable practices in transportation agencies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:04:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Watchful Electronics Eliminating Destructive Species</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is tasked with maintaining thousands of miles of roadways and associated rights-of-way (ROW) across diverse and often challenging terrain. Noxious weed infestations along these ROW pose significant threats, including compromising roadway integrity, competing with desirable vegetation, reducing land productivity, degrading habitat, and increasing long-term maintenance costs (Kuni, 2025). Managing these weeds effectively is crucial but is particularly difficult in areas that are hard-to-reach, steep, or hazardous, where traditional ground-based spraying methods are inefficient, unsafe, and cost-prohibitive. MDT requires innovative solutions to augment existing Integrated Weed Management (IWM) efforts, prioritizing crew safety and fiscal responsibility while effectively controlling infestations across large geographic regions. There is a specific need to accurately identify the location and species of weeds to enable targeted, rather than broadcast, treatment, thereby optimizing herbicide use and minimizing environmental impact.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using Unmanned Aerial Systems to Identify and Manage Protected Species Habitat</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2604538</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones provide a unique but mostly unexploited opportunity to improve the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)'s right-of-way management and its current practices for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining habitat. The research team will develop guidance on the use of UAS to identify and manage protected species habitat and determine the efficacy of multi- and hyper-spectral imagery for identifying and mapping endangered plant populations and potential pollinator conservation areas.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Milkweed Presence Detection from High-Resolution Mobile Roadway Photography and
LiDAR</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This project builds on previous Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) studies to identify and map milkweed along highway rights-of-way using existing roadway photography and LiDAR data. The effort will produce a geographic information system (GIS)-based inventory that documents route, milepost, area, and density information for each identified milkweed cluster, supporting ITD’s initiatives to prioritize and preserve high-quality Monarch and pollinator habitat. Key objectives include detecting milkweed using LiDAR and photo imagery, mapping occurrences by route and milepost, estimating cluster size and plant density, and analyzing correlations between milkweed area and density.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:30:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Streamlining Right-of-Way 
Processes to Accelerate Project Development</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The right-of-way (ROW) process is an integral but sometimes underexamined aspect of project development. By conducting appraisals, reviewing appraisals, negotiating with property owners, managing acquisitions and relocations, and overseeing property management, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC's) Division of Right of Way and Utilities offers critical support to project development staff as they work to identify the most cost-effective project designs. Despite being a linchpin in project development, the Cabinet has difficulty recruiting and retaining ROW staff due to a competitive job market. Personnel shortages can delay the ROW process and thus project delivery. As such, KYTC needs to identify and implement proven best practices that facilitate a ROW process that is leaner, more streamlined, and which supports on-time project delivery while also bolstering the agency’s recruitment and retention of staff.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:32:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>GEOSYSTEMS Green Infrastructure. Optimum Locations for the Benefits of Green Infrastructure (GI) on the NMDOT Transportation System</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The objective of the research is to address future climate change and resiliency issues and mitigate the impacts to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) rights-of-way by identifying areas where special environmental consideration and treatments should be considered.

This project will help the NMDOT Environmental Bureau identify the areas where projects will have the most beneficial impact and will help NMDOT identify areas that should receive special consideration due to their environmental assets, such as habitat for endangered species, wildlife corridors, impaired rivers, areas with high biodiversity, etc.

The anticipated benefits will: Protect NMDOT’s assets by addressing erosion and sediment deposition threats to existing infrastructure; Improve water quality by managing stormwater runoff; Decrease habitat fragmentation through ecological restoration and revegetation; Aid and protect numerous wildlife species including species such as pollinating insects and birds by planting and protecting pollinator habitat; Improve safety by reducing collisions with wildlife in important wildlife corridor areas; Improve air quality by capturing greenhouse gasses with an increase vegetative cover; Help identify wetland banking sites significant enough to address NMDOT future needs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
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