Sonic Boom Prediction and Measurement Analysis Methods for Certification of Quiet Supersonic Aircraft
Sonic Boom Prediction and Measurement Analysis Methods for Certification of Quiet Supersonic Aircraft
Policy & Planning
Randell Iwasaki on a Government Role Model for Transportation
Randell Iwasaki, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) in California, spoke at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center on September 25, 2019, as part of its speaker series Our New Mobility Future.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center's 2018 Reports
The U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center published nearly 60 reports and conference papers in 2018 spanning a breadth of transportation topics that advance U.S. DOT’s priorities: safety, infrastructure, innovation, and accountability. Preview and download copies of these transportation resources.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center's 2018 Reports
The U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center published nearly 60 reports and conference papers in 2018 spanning a breadth of transportation topics that advance U.S. DOT’s priorities: safety, infrastructure, innovation, and accountability. Preview and download copies...
Exploring Transportation Flow Scenarios with the Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool Infographic
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center created the Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool (FTOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense. See a simple example of how FTOT can inform decisions on optimal transportation flow...
The Four Roles of Government in a New Mobility Operating System
The government role may change as transportation systems shift their thinking from mode-centric to user-centric. Harvard’s Stephen Goldsmith recently discussed his vision for a New Mobility Operating System as part of the Volpe Center’s 2018 speaker series, Transportation in the Age of...
How a Few Simple Measurements Can Identify Trucks With Superior Cab Visibility
During summer 2018, U.S. DOT Volpe Center engineer Alex Epstein, PhD, led a public demonstration of how to measure blind spots off of a large truck.
Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in a Federal Framework That Encourages Transportation Innovation
A “growing torrent” of technology advances are poised to fundamentally change transportation, according to U.S. DOT Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Derek Kan, who kicked off the Volpe Center’s 2018 speaker series, Transportation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Predictive...
What Blockchains Could Mean for Government and Transportation Operations
This report provides a high-level overview of blockchain concepts and how they are being used to innovate in government and transportation.
Creating a Foundation for Long-Range Transportation Planning for National Parks
Volpe supported creating a foundation for Long-Range Transportation Planning for National Parks