TTI and the Environment

Volume 45, Number 4 (2009)

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Inside This Issue:

Editorial

• It’s Not Easy Being Green—But It’s Worth the Effort

Testing Facilities

• Drive-In Environmental Research Chamber: New TTI testing facility expected to open new doors for research

Air Quality

• TTI MOVES Emissions Estimates Forward
• Enhancing Transportation in National Parks and Gateway Communities

Green Institute Initiatives

• TTI Brings the Green Indoors

TTI Environmental Initiatives

• 10 Ways TTI Initiatives Support the Environment

History of Roadside Vegetation Management

• THEN: Best Practices for Growing Grasses on Right of Way Are Determined
• NOW: Testing 21st Century Sediment Control Devices

Research and Outreach

• Drive Clean Across Texas — A Success Story
• Using Dirt to Clean Water: Bioretention Improves Runoff Quality

Short Course

• Short Course Focuses on TxDOT Challenges, Changes

Institute News

• Awards and more

TTI Publications

• Available reports and products