Law, Policy and Governance

Learn about the legislative and regulatory framework associated with our transportation infrastructure, including the highway bill, funding, research and management of roads on public lands.

Transportation and Wildlife Law
Lists and explains 22 laws, codes and executive orders that apply to transportation and wildlife conservation. Each entry contains an abstract, purpose, and link to full text.

Federal Agencies
Lists and explains all federal agencies that influence transportation and wildlife policy and practice in the United States.

Guide to Congress
A guide to the House and Senate committees which have jurisdiction over wildlife conservation, transportation, or both.

Transportation Bill
This bill includes provisions that integrate consideration of wildlife conservation into the transportation planning process.