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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/161826.aspx

The National Environmental Policy Act has made sustainability part of the transportation decision-making process. The authors identify continuing principles and call for collaboration among federal agencies and stakeholders to provide guidance and accountability for the many efforts launched under stewardship, sustainability, smart growth, context-sensitive solutions, environmental management, and related initiatives.

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pp 4-7

2009-5

TR News

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Cooperation; Decision making; Environmental policy; Federal government agencies; Smart growth; Stakeholders; Sustainable development; Transportation planning

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

Context sensitive solutions; Stewardship

Environment; Highways; I15: Environment

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