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The latest news and resources from the U.S. DOT Volpe Center includes the release of our annual review of the work of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. This publication illustrates some of our more notable project work of the past year and...
U.S. DOT Volpe Center experts will be participating in the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 5-9, 2025 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Throughout the event, U.S. DOT Volpe Center staff will lead or participate in technical committee meetings, will...
As part of U.S. DOT, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center works to advance the Department’s mission: to deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movement of people and goods. Read on for some recent U.S....
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is facing a critical shortage of credentialed merchant mariners available to operate the U.S. flag fleet of commercial ships and strategic sealift vessels. These mariners—serving aboard vessels of all types—provide transportation services essential to domestic...
An estimated 2.9 million passengers fly into and out of U.S. airports every day. To ensure the highest level of safety for the traveling public, FAA safety inspectors conduct oversight of airline operators, repair stations, and other regulated organizations. Since 2016, the Safety Assurance System...