Experts Help Improve Safety of Hazardous Materials and Tank Cars
Experts like Dr. David Jeong are studying the existing risks and opportunities associated with transporting crude oil and ethanol by rail.
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Bringing the National Climate Assessment to the World
The 2014 National Climate Assessment was released by the White House on May 6. Its lead finding is that climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present and its impacts are increasing across the country.
FY14 Phase I and II Awards
This page lists the SBIR FY14 Phase I and II Awards.
Mapping Speed Bumps from Your Mobile
In Boston, city planning innovators developed a smartphone application called Street Bump that helps the city pinpoint pothole problems and fix them quickly.
Connecting Transportation Planning and the Environment
Volpe helps transportation agencies introduce environmental considerations early in planning.
Contemplating Livability in Rural Areas
It is important for transportation planners to remember that when they talk about livability, they are really talking about a highly personal and idealized perception of how everyday life and transport intertwine.
Proactive Safety in the Rail Industry: Safety Management Systems at Work (PDF)
To maintain vigilance on safety, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) taps into proactive risk management expertise at Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center. Volpe supports two FRA demonstration programs: Clear Signal for Action (CSA) and Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS).
Infographic - Proactive Safety in the Rail Industry: Safety Management Systems at Work
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