Our Work
Maritime Safety and Security Information System (MSSIS) Lab
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center facility features approximately 26,000 square feet of state-of-the-art, accessible lab space that allows our researchers to collaborate and innovate to test theoretical concepts in real-world simulations and put research to work to advance transportation innovation for the...Human Factors Lab
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center facility features approximately 26,000 square feet of state-of-the-art, accessible lab space that allows our researchers to collaborate and innovate to test theoretical concepts in real-world simulations and put research to work to advance transportation innovation for the...Transportation Emergency Management
Emergency management is a holistic framework that increases a community’s resilience and reduces its vulnerabilities to all hazards. Recent events—from natural and environmental disasters to supply chain disruption, from rail and plane incidents to infrastructure vulnerabilities, from terrorism to...Innovation at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center aims to align with the U.S. DOT’s strategic goals and innovation principles as we deliver on our mission to transform transportation for all. Our team members continually anticipate and respond to global transportation challenges and emerging issues. We embrace a systems...Resilience and Disaster Recovery Tool Suite
About this DocumentThe U.S. DOT Volpe Center is helping agencies make informed decisions about future infrastructure investments. Learn more about the Resilience and Disaster Recovery Tool Suite.
Advanced Air Mobility: Our Experience
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center team is working with sponsors, including FAA, NASA, DOD, and other government agencies and industry innovators, to explore ways to safely and efficiently incorporate transformative technologies and emerging concepts into the National Airspace System (NAS). ...
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s Lifecycle Support for Grant Programs
About This DocumentThe U.S. DOT Volpe Center's multidisciplinary team of experts collaborate to deliver innovative solutions to support and advance all aspects of the funding cycle and grant application management processes.
Our Priorities
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center draws upon our multimodal, multidisciplinary expertise to advance U.S. DOT’s key priorities to improve our transportation system.