This month’s blog in the area of environmental-transportation sustainability is more technical in nature, as it relates to calculating a carbon footprint for the operation and maintenance of rest areas.  Rest areas are often overlooked by DOTs as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. DOTs need to be more aware and proactive in evaluating and implementing cost effective sustainable operations of rest areas to protect the environment and to anticipate upcoming federal and state greenhouse gas/climate regulations. The following discusses a carbon calculation methodology that can be used for rest areas:  Read More