The U.S. DOT Volpe Center gathered recently to say thank you and farewell to our longtime director Anne Aylward who announced her retirement plans this spring. Her last day with the U.S. DOT Volpe Center is September 30, and she is working with our...

“We know roadway deaths are preventable because some places are doing a much better job at preventing them—both abroad and within certain U.S. communities. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to making real progress towards ending traffic...

At the 30 busiest commercial airports in the U.S., there were about 11.7 million arrivals or departures or approximately 5.9 million flights in fiscal year 2022, according to FAA’s annual publication: Air Traffic by the Numbers. Every one of these...

A Collection of News and Resources Showcasing Ways We’re Working Toward a Safer Transportation Network for All U.S. DOT is committed to working toward a safer transportation network for all as we invest in infrastructure and communities. Here are some...

As part of a collaborative effort to advance and learn about emerging mobility technologies, National Park Service (NPS) and the state of Michigan launched the National Parks Michigan Mobility Challenge (NPMMC) in August 2023. NPMMC was an industry...

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center has been recognized for its high performance in its resiliency and sustainability with a LEED Platinum certification, the highest mark of excellence for sustainability as awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.

U.S. DOT’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards more than $10 million annually to small businesses to enable research on and development of innovative solutions to our nation’s transportation challenges.

New technologies and innovative approaches can benefit communities if they are used to improve local transportation efficiency and safety.

The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, responsible for one third of all emissions. To address the growing climate crisis and meet the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of a net-zero...

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is supporting U.S. DOT’s innovation priority by investing in purpose-driven research to meet tomorrow’s challenges today.