Josh Rodriguez
Program Director for EnvironmentAASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
Mr. Rodriguez joined the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as Program Director for Environment in October 2022. He manages the Committee on Environment and Sustainability and the Committee on Transportation System Security and Resilience, addressing topics like air quality, climate change, decarbonization, permitting, stormwater management, NEPA, hazardous waste, risk and resilience, and emergency response.
As Director of AASHTO’s Center for Environmental Excellence, established with the Federal Highway Administration, he promotes environmental stewardship and innovative transportation project delivery. The Center offers technical assistance, training, information exchange, partnership-building, and access to environmental tools.
Previously, Mr. Rodriguez spent 11 years with the DC Department of Energy and Environment, most recently as Associate Director for Inspection and Enforcement. He also worked for 10 years as an environmental consultant with AECOM, serving clients in various industries.
Mr. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, TX.
Josh Rodriguez’s Session(s):
8:00 am–8:30 am | Wed, March 26, 2025
Navigating Grants for EV Chargers
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12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Thu, March 27, 2025
Beyond the Blueprint: How States Are Making Their Renewable Energy Targets a Reality
As states work to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, transportation electrification is emerging as a key piece of the puzzle. This panel brings together state leaders to discuss how they are driving the transition to clean energy by integrating EV charging infrastructure into their broader sustainability plans. Topics will include strategies for deploying renewable-powered EV chargers, leveraging federal and state funding, collaborating with private-sector partners, and overcoming challenges in scaling these solutions. Attendees will gain insights into how these initiatives are reducing emissions, supporting economic development, and creating a cleaner, more connected transportation future.