Committee on Environment and Sustainability

Acronym: CES

Category: Program Delivery and Operations

Actions

Table Index	Action	Objectives	Catalysts
1	Serve as an AASHTO resource for Congressional staff and the Administration on relevant policy matters	Advance a safe, multimodal transportation system Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Advance equity and social justice Strengthen resiliency Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Evaluate emerging trends in technologies, policies and practices Promote a broad range of thoughts and policies Be the trusted developers and keepers of transportation standards and guidance Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Promote the use of AASHTO standards and guidance across all transportation organizations Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff
2	Coordinate with FHWA and other federal agencies on revisions and updates to relevant rules, policies, and processes.	Advance a safe, multimodal transportation system Advance equity and social justice Strengthen resiliency Align transportation interests across partners and regions Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Evaluate emerging trends in technologies, policies and practices Promote a broad range of thoughts and policies Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Work together with partners to share information and efforts Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Deliver timely processes and decision-making
3	Serve as a an AASHTO resource for monitoring formula and discretionary funding programs created by the IIJA.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Advance equity and social justice Improve asset performance Strengthen resiliency Align transportation interests across partners and regions Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Advocate for sustainable funding Promote a broad range of thoughts and policies Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Create methods to better connect transportation research to policies and implementation Develop policies and provide resources that support ensuring access to transportation systems for everyone Seek transportation funding innovations Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Apply scenario planning to better weigh options in decision-making Collaborate with local agencies Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Expand capacity-building products and services Pursue funding for workforce development efforts Increase diversity, equity and inclusion Embrace a sense of urgency and be agile and nimble Deliver timely processes and decision-making
4	Coordinate with other AASHTO committees and outside stakeholders on regulatory and legislative policies, proposed rulemakeings, guidance, and other technical resources.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency Align transportation interests across partners and regions Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Promote a broad range of thoughts and policies Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Develop policies and provide resources that support ensuring access to transportation systems for everyone Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Promote the use of AASHTO standards and guidance across all transportation organizations Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Seek private sector partners for innovation opportunities, expertise and information sharing Work together with partners to share information and efforts Collaborate with local agencies Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff
5	Host Committee Webinar Series	Advance a safe, multimodal transportation system Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Engage new CEOs and members Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Support diversity and succession management in committee leadership Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff Utilize technology to better serve members Improve AASHTO’s digital presence
6	Manage the implementation and activities of the Environmental Management TSP.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency Communicate the value of transportation	Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Seek private sector partners for innovation opportunities, expertise and information sharing Work together with partners to share information and efforts Collaborate with local agencies Provide resources to meet evolving business needs Create a workplace culture of innovation and continuous improvement Expand capacity-building products and services Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Catalog and provide easy access to materials Promote diversity in all activities Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff Continuously review and improve strategic communications and brand Utilize technology to better serve members Improve AASHTO’s digital presence Review and refresh older products
7	Manage the activities of CES sub-committees, working groups, and relavant communities of practice.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Advance equity and social justice Strengthen resiliency Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Evaluate emerging trends in technologies, policies and practices Communicate the value of transportation Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Create methods to better connect transportation research to policies and implementation Develop policies and provide resources that support ensuring access to transportation systems for everyone Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Promote the use of AASHTO standards and guidance across all transportation organizations Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Seek private sector partners for innovation opportunities, expertise and information sharing Work together with partners to share information and efforts Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Support diversity and succession management in committee leadership Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Deliver timely processes and decision-making Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff
8	Review and evaluate committee and sub-committee structure, organization and leadership.	Advance a safe, multimodal transportation system Deliver a proactive policy platform for the future Promote a broad range of thoughts and policies Keep committees relevant and aligned Innovate and modernize products and services	Promote the use of AASHTO standards and guidance across all transportation organizations Work together with partners to share information and efforts Expand capacity-building products and services Engage new CEOs and members Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Support diversity and succession management in committee leadership Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Embrace a sense of urgency and be agile and nimble Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff Continuously review and improve strategic communications and brand Improve AASHTO’s digital presence Review and refresh older products
9	Plan and Execute the 2024 CES and CTSSR Combined Annual Meeting	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency Communicate the value of transportation Keep committees relevant and aligned Innovate and modernize products and services	Create methods to better connect transportation research to policies and implementation Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Seek private sector partners for innovation opportunities, expertise and information sharing Work together with partners to share information and efforts Collaborate with local agencies Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Expand capacity-building products and services Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Promote diversity in all activities Continuously review and improve strategic communications and brand Utilize technology to better serve members
10	Host monthly CES Steering Committee virtual meetings, monthly or bi-montly sub-committee virtual meetings.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency Keep committees relevant and aligned	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Create methods to better connect transportation research to policies and implementation Develop policies and provide resources that support ensuring access to transportation systems for everyone Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Seek private sector partners for innovation opportunities, expertise and information sharing Work together with partners to share information and efforts Collaborate with local agencies Work with Congress and the administration to advance policies Expand capacity-building products and services Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Encourage cross-discipline learning and information sharing among staff Utilize technology to better serve members Improve AASHTO’s digital presence
11	Promote and manage relevant and essential research activities.	Connect community, economy, land use and the environment Strengthen resiliency Evaluate emerging trends in technologies, policies and practices	Create methods to better connect transportation research to policies and implementation Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Collaborate to support equity and social justice objectives Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends
12	Host quarterly Full Committee Meetings	Advance a safe, multimodal transportation system	Adopt policy priorities that create a safe and sustainable multimodal transportation system Advocate to minimize the impacts of climate change Promote the use of AASHTO standards and guidance across all transportation organizations Collaborate with local agencies Engage new CEOs and members Create opportunities for members to network and share knowledge Engage more levels of staff from member organizations including non-voting members and friends Support diversity and succession management in committee leadership Improve the collaboration platforms used by committees and staff to facilitate engagement between members and staff Better communicate policy goals to members and local partners Continuously review and improve strategic communications and brand Utilize technology to better serve members Improve AASHTO’s digital presence