Notice2026-01317
Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting
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Published
January 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation Department
Abstract
The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces the first public meeting of the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (Council) on Monday, February 2, 2026. This notice announces the date, time, and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public virtually. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our Nation's transportation systems.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 2998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01317]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces
the first public meeting of the Beautifying Transportation
Infrastructure Council (Council) on Monday, February 2, 2026. This
notice announces the date, time, and location of the meeting, which
will be open to the public virtually. The purpose of the Council is to
advise the Secretary of Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value
of our Nation's transportation systems.
DATES: This meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning
at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) and ending at 2:00 p.m. The exact start
and end times are subject to change; please monitor <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/council">https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/council</a> for the most up-
to-date information.
ADDRESSES: The Council will meet in-person at U.S. DOT Headquarters in
Washington, DC. The public may join the meeting virtually, with
information available on the Council website (<a href="https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/council">https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/council</a>) in advance of
the meeting date. You must register in order to receive the meeting
link and any meeting updates. Register here: <a href="https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7gP6ZdlGSYeDFFvufdQOAA">https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7gP6ZdlGSYeDFFvufdQOAA</a>.
If you need alternative formats or services because of disability,
please contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4d6d1d5c1c0ddd2cdc0c6d5dac7c4dbc6c0d5c0dddbdaf4d0dbc09ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1270777367667b746b6660737c61627d606673667b7d7c52767d663c757d64">[email protected]</span></a> with your request by
Thursday, January 29, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Council's Designated Federal
Officer, Julianne Schwarzer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Transportation Policy, Office of the Secretary,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d496b1b5a1a0bdb2ad80a6b5baa7a4bba6a0b5a0bdbbba94b0bba0fab3bba2">[email protected]</a> or 617-999-9667.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) established the
Council as a Federal Advisory Committee in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10) to advise the
Secretary of Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our
Nation's transportation systems.
The Council provides recommendations on policies, designs, and
funding priorities that beautify transportation infrastructure,
including highways, bridges, and transit hubs, while maintaining safety
and efficiency. The Council identifies best practices, develops
aesthetic performance metrics, and advises on projects that enhance
public spaces and reflect local character.
II. Agenda
At the meeting, the proposed agenda will cover the Call to Order,
Official Statement of the Designated Federal Officer, Meeting
Logistics, Opening Remarks, Principles for Beautiful Transportation
Infrastructure, and Review of Next Steps. The agenda is subject to
change.
III. Public Participation
The meeting will be open to the public through a virtual meeting.
Registration for the meeting can be found here: <a href="https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7gP6ZdlGSYeDFFvufdQOAA">https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7gP6ZdlGSYeDFFvufdQOAA</a>. Members
of the public may submit comments to the Council in advance to the
individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice no later than Thursday, January 29, 2026.
All advance submissions will be reviewed by the Designated Federal
Officer. If approved, advance submissions shall be circulated to the
Council members for review prior to the meeting. All advance
submissions will become part of the official record of the meeting.
Authority: The Council is a discretionary advisory committee under
the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation and was
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10.
Loren A. Smith, Jr.,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy.
[FR Doc. 2026-01317 Filed 1-22-26; 8:45 am]
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