Advancing a More Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Transportation System

A special collection of stories discussing U.S. DOT Volpe Center's 2021 research efforts and contributions to creating a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive transportation system.

Increasing Access to Rail Stations for Travelers with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires that stations in the intercity rail transportation system be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Amtrak's wide network of stations have increased accessibility measures since 2009 in conjunction with...

Fly Neighborly Pilot Training Program Aims to Reduce Helicopter Noise Near Communities

Aggregating Data Sources to Improve Vehicle Emissions and Traffic Noise Analyses

Using the Traffic Noise Model to Mitigate Highway Noise Impacts on Communities

FAA Makes Environmentally Responsible Decisions Using Aviation Environmental Design Tool

Innovations to Mitigate Transportation Noise Impacts on Communities

Enhancing the BTS National Transportation Noise Map

Advanced Acoustic Modeling of Urban Air Mobility Concept Vehicles

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Releases New Publications, Including Annual Project Accomplishments