Volpe's 2016 Reports
Volpe published more than 75 reports and conference papers in 2016 spanning a myriad of transportation research topics. Download free copies of Volpe’s transportation resources.
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Our Ocean Conference Showcases Volpe’s Global Vessel Tracking System
The Volpe-developed SeaVision is a web-based vessel tracking and information-sharing tool that was chosen as one of three featured exhibits at Secretary of State John Kerry’s Our Ocean Conference.
Volpe Hosts Local High School Students for Day of Mentoring and Human Factors Demonstrations
Volpe recently partnered with Women in Transportation-Boston to host 21 engineering high school students for speed mentoring with staff and tours of our car, train, and airplane simulators.
New Technology Aims to Simplify Tractor-Trailer Fleet Management
A new low-cost technology developed through U.S. DOT’s SBIR program could help fleet managers better track the 5.6 million tractor-trailers on our roads that are hauling 68 percent of all the goods we receive.
U.S. DOT Leaders Select Winner of 2016 Innovation Challenge
The 2016 Innovation Challenge winning team, Beyond Bike/Ped Assessment, won for their unique approach for gathering information about pedestrian and bicyclist experiences using streets and public spaces.
Volpe Staff Presiding and Presenting at the 96th TRB Annual Meeting
Volpe staff will be participating in the 2017 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting from January 8 through January 12.
An App for Monitoring Tractor-Trailers’ Fuel Usage
Through U.S. DOT’s SBIR program, Mainstream Engineering Corporation developed a free vehicle-monitoring app that performs trip diagnostics that could lead to major money-saving alterations for drivers and motor carriers. Small businesses can apply for SBIR funding through the current...
Traveling the Road to Zero Vehicle Fatalities
Fatal crashes are increasing, but nearly all of them are theoretically preventable. Volpe recently hosted NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to talk about strategies and actions to achieve zero deaths on America’s roads.
Small Jammers Present Big Problems for GPS
This is a key year for global navigation satellite systems. However, an item that sells for as little as $30 has already caused big problems for this rapidly growing technology and highlights the vulnerability of GPS.
Exploring the Interplay Between Cities and Transportation
As much as ever, transportation technologies are shaping America’s cities. Technology is changing quickly, and smart, sensible transportation is part of realizing an inclusive American dream, said Harvard University economics professor Edward Glaeser during a recent talk at Volpe.