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50th Anniversary

Watch U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao's special video message marking Volpe’s 50th anniversary

U.S. DOT Volpe Center releases video celebrating its workforce.

2020 marks the Volpe Center’s 50th year advancing transportation innovation for the public good.

A Message from the U.S. DOT Volpe Center Director

The year 2020 marks the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s 50th year advancing transportation innovation for the public good. Our golden anniversary is an opportunity to look back on the impact of our accomplishments, and look forward to a bright future. 

Read the full message

 

 

50 Years Timeline

On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, we recognize and appreciate our partners who have sponsored our work and collaborated with us to advance the national and global transportation system.

1970 – 2020 U.S. DOT Volpe Center Key Contributions

a thumbnail of the 50 years timelineDownload the PDF.

Videos

A Special Message from U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Marking the Volpe Center’s 50th Anniversary

Five Decades - U.S. DOT Volpe Center 50th Anniversary

Volpe Voices: Voices of Public Service

Publications