Sustainability in the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Process

Art Hirsch - Sunday, June 12, 2011

Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) is a very popular tool being used by FHWA and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in an attempt to improve the transportation planning process, while streamlining the NEPA process. The PEL concept is to integrate environmental, community and economic factors (sounds like sustainability elements) into the planning process.  Read More

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