Notice2026-05722

Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council; Public Meeting

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Published
March 24, 2026

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Transportation Department

Abstract

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces the second public meeting of the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (Council) on March 31, 2026. This notice announces the date, time, and location of the virtual meeting, which will be open to the public. 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 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14070-14071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05722]


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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 second public meeting of the Beautifying Transportation 
Infrastructure Council (Council) on March 31, 2026. This notice 
announces the date, time, and location of the virtual meeting, which 
will be open to the public. 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 March 31, 2026, beginning at 9:00 
a.m. (EST) and ending at 12:00 p.m. (EST). The exact start and end 
times are subject to change; please monitor <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings">https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings</a> for the most up-
to-date information.

ADDRESSES: The Council will meet virtually. The public may join the

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meeting virtually, with information available on <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings">https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings</a>.

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#fab89f9b8f8e939c83ae889b94898a95888e9b8e939594ba9e958ed49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f3d1a1e0a0b1619062b0d1e110c0f100d0b1e0b1610113f1b100b51181009">[email&#160;protected]</span></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.

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, Committee Business, 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://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings">https://www.transportation.gov/beautifytransportation/meetings</a>.
    Members of the public may submit comments to the Committee in 
advance, as well as any requests for an electronic meeting 
accommodation consistent with the relevant sections of the 
Rehabilitation Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, by contacting the 
individual listed in the For Further Information Contact section of 
this notice no later than March 25, 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. 2026-05722 Filed 3-23-26; 8:45 am]
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