U.S. DOT's John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is committed to advancing U.S. DOT's mission and supporting its programs. Our extensive cross-modal, cross-agency partnerships have led to innovative solutions that advance a safer, more efficient, sustainable, resilient, and accessible national transportation system. 

Read on for some recent U.S. DOT Volpe Center project highlights—along with the latest news from around the U.S. DOT Volpe Center.

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Project Highlights

• Report on Opportunities for Maritime Highway Transportation in the Gulf of Mexico, Puget Sound, and Salish Sea System
• Modernizing Aviation Safety by Building a Safety Assurance System (SAS) Mobile Application for FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs)
• Development of a Mariner Workforce Strategic Plan

News from around the U.S. DOT Volpe Center

• U.S. DOT Volpe Center Staff at 2025 TRB Annual Meeting
• Final Report – Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series from the U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence
• Now Seeking Solicitations – Commercial Services for Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Services Rapid Phase II Field Testing
• Access the Climate Strategies that Work Playbook: A Comprehensive Resource for Implementing the Most Effective Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies

Careers at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center

• We’re Hiring: Visit Our Career Page to Learn more about Open Job Opportunities at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center

About the U.S. DOT Volpe Center 

Celebrating more than 50 years of federal service to the nation, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s mission is to transform transportation for all. 

We're Hiring: Learn more about our open job opportunities, our commitment to equity, and what it’s like to work at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center.