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Volpe's Annual Innovation Challenge Now Underway

Volpe's second annual Innovation Challenge kicked off in late August. Next, up to eight teams will move onto the next phase of the competition: fully developing their ideas into project proposals.

About Our Events

Volpe sponsors a number of engaging events. The public is invited to join the conversation as experts describe their work and share their knowledge of the transportation enterprise. Featuring experts from within Volpe and across the transportation enterprise, our events provide a forum for discussing how we can advance transportation innovation for the public good.

Volpe Rail Research Highlighted in TR News

When the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was asked to lead the development of a special TR News publication on railroads and research, nine Volpe rail experts contributed to the articles that highlighted how FRA-sponsored research is improving safety on the rails.