Regional Climate Change Effects: Useful Information for Transportation Agencies

Federal Highway Administration;Climate Change Clearinghouse2010PDFTech ReportUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationBurkett, Virginia R.Hayhoe, KatharineLevinson, DavidMote, PhilWuebbles, Donald J.Degaetano, Arthur T.McGuire, A. DavidPeterson, Thomas C.Redmond, Kelly T.Robinson, David A.Thieler, E. RobertWehner, Michael F.United States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesClimate changeWeather and climateLong range planningInfrastructureWeather conditionsStressesSafety managementClimate changeTransportation systemsInfrastructureRegional climate modelsWeather stressorsDTFH61-05-D-00019The purpose of this report is to provide the transportation community (including highway engineers, planners, NEPA practitioners) with digestible, transparent, regional information on projected climate change effects that are most relevant to the U.S. highway system. This information is designed to inform assessments of the risks and vulnerabilities facing the current transportation system, and can inform planning and project development activities.109