13 projects have been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2001 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Started in 1995, the biennial Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA)awards recognize partners, projects, and processes that achieve environmental excellence. This year's winners range from the ambitious streamlining of environmental reviews in Pennsylvania to an innovative landscape-design tool in Minnesota and a unique bicycle-pedestrian trail in Puerto Rico. The 2001 Environmental Excellence Award recipients are from California, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Puerto Rico. Recipients from Arizona, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, and Texas received honorable mention.
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces 13 Environmental Excellence Awards

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