Katherine Schutes, J.D., serves as Staff Attorney, Eastern Region and is a Research Fellow at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law.

In 2023 Katherine received her J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she earned a certificate in Environmental Law. While attending law school, she focused on assisting environmental justice communities through the Maryland Environmental Law Clinic and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Katherine also completed a public health research internship with the National Conference of State Legislatures. Her areas of interest include environmental health, sustainability analytics, injury prevention with an emphasis on motor vehicle safety, and public health advocacy. Katherine also holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Articles & Resources

Merging Lanes: Bringing the Environmental Impacts of Driving to New Driver Education

Law & Policy InsightsNeighborhood and Built EnvironmentEnvironment, Climate and Health

July 24, 2024
by Katherine Schutes and Kathleen Hoke

Since its inception, graduated driver licensing (GDL) has focused on minimizing the prevalence of motor vehicle crashes caused by new drivers, reducing related injuries and property damage. Some states have made another important addition to their driver education program—the impact of vehicle emissions on air quality.

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