U.S. DOT Volpe Center and the Massachusetts DOT are working together to create the first-ever carbon-neutral airport at Nantucket Memorial Airport. If successful, the result could mean a significant positive impact on the environment, as the program...

In August, over 100 representatives from the airline industry and government gathered for the Air Transport Association's communications and navigation information exchange. Hosted for the third year by Volpe, The National Transportation Systems...

Wake turbulence—the disturbed air immediately behind an aircraft—is potentially hazardous to following and nearby aircraft if not operationally accounted for. To ensure safety, wake separation standards are devised to alleviate the adverse effect of...

Some states are exploring the implementation of alternative energy technologies and alternative fuel facilities along publicly-owned highway rights-of-way (ROW) to curb the impacts of climate change and achieve other benefits. In a report ...

A study recently published by Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, provides a deeper understanding of the broader trends that impact the severity of runway incursions. Runway incursions, which are the unauthorized presence of...

Developing an efficient and effective multi-modal freight system in large metropolitan areas requires collaboration and coordination among many stakeholders, as well as concerted, focused efforts to support this coordination. 

This study examines two viable alternatives for monitoring GPS broadcast signals used by civilian agencies.

This report examines the potential improvements in helicopter operations in the Gulf of Mexico due to the implementation of ADS-B. This report looks exclusively at potential fuel consumption reductions due to improved routing.

This report presents data on comparative rail energy efficiency, emerging energy efficient technologies, and alternative fuels.

A new report geared toward state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) provides a framework for DOTs to integrate public health considerations into their transportation planning and decision making.