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How to Initiate Work

Instructions for initiating work with the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2)

The second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) has undertaken more than 100 research projects designed to address critical state and local challenges, such as aging infrastructure, congestion, and safety. Volpe leverages its expertise to help make SHRP2 research projects a reality.

Advanced Vehicle Technology

Volpe’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Division performs engineering analyses to facilitate the deployment and enhance the safety of advanced technologies in motor vehicles.

Technology Analysis and Strategy

The Technology Analysis and Strategy Division performs the analysis needed to develop policy options, strategies, and tools for the successful deployment of advanced surface transportation system technologies.

Aviation Weather and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Applications

Volpe’s Aviation Weather and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Applications Division designs and conducts measure­ments of wake behavior and atmospheric conditions at major airports. We develop and test new wake, weather, and visibility sensors, and operate the nationally recognized Otis...

Aviation Facilities and Business Services

Volpe’s Aviation Facilities and Business Services Division provides program management support for major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility replacement projects.

Air Traffic Management Systems

Volpe’s Air Traffic Management Systems Division applies its expertise in information technology and operations research to enhance the capacity, safety, and security of the national airspace system.

Aviation Systems Engineering

Volpe’s Aviation Systems Engineering Division develops and tests prototypes, models, and procedures for airport terminals and surface systems and procedures.

Infrastructure Engineering and Deployment

Volpe’s Infrastructure Engineering and Deployment Division advances transportation innovation by being leaders in infrastructure technology, including vehicles and vessels, railways, waterways and ports, surface structures and facilities, and systems.