Local and state government transportation operations include planning, developing and maintaining local and state transportation networks. In particular, these operations can include managing and maintaining airports, subway systems, bridges, highways, railroads, and fleets of equipment and vehicles.

Numerous transportation organizations from around the country have implemented or are implementing environmental management systems (EMSs). The resources below provide EMS tools, case studies, the benefits realized, procedures and training, frequently asked questions, and points-of-contact from transportation and vehicle and equipment maintenance organizations that have developed EMSs.

FTA Publishes EMS Training & Assistance Final Report
The Federal Transit Administration Office of Planning & Environment published its Environmental Management Systems Training & Assistance Final Report on a two year (September 2003 - January 2006) training program involving 10 local transit agencies.


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Using an Environmental Management System to Meet Transportation Challenges and Opportunities: EMS Implementation Guide
EMS implementation guidebook from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) that includes an overview of EMS, how an EMS relates to DOT activities, an EMS Process Roadmap, six EMS templates relating to specific DOT functions, and nine case studies.

EMS Toolbox
EMS Benefits
Case Studies & Articles
Mentors & Contact Info
FAQs