Volpe Staff Presiding and Presenting at the 96th TRB Annual Meeting
Volpe staff will be participating in the 2017 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting from January 8 through January 12.
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An App for Monitoring Tractor-Trailers’ Fuel Usage
Through U.S. DOT’s SBIR program, Mainstream Engineering Corporation developed a free vehicle-monitoring app that performs trip diagnostics that could lead to major money-saving alterations for drivers and motor carriers. Small businesses can apply for SBIR funding through the current solicitation until December 21, 2016.
New Patent Shows Potential for Eye-Tracking Technology in Transportation Safety
How focused are you while driving? Do you juggle multiple distractions while trying to keep your eyes on the road? Volpe’s chief of Aviation Human Factors, Maura Lohrenz, helped develop a patent that analyzes eye movements to determine where and how we focus our attention to visual stimuli, with potential impacts on transportation safety.
Traveling the Road to Zero Vehicle Fatalities
Fatal crashes are increasing, but nearly all of them are theoretically preventable. Volpe recently hosted NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to talk about strategies and actions to achieve zero deaths on America’s roads.
Small Jammers Present Big Problems for GPS
This is a key year for global navigation satellite systems. However, an item that sells for as little as $30 has already caused big problems for this rapidly growing technology and highlights the vulnerability of GPS.
Exploring the Interplay Between Cities and Transportation
As much as ever, transportation technologies are shaping America’s cities. Technology is changing quickly, and smart, sensible transportation is part of realizing an inclusive American dream, said Harvard University economics professor Edward Glaeser during a recent talk at Volpe.
How Volpe’s Terry Sheehan Responds to Natural Disasters
When disasters hit, the U.S. Department of Transportation deploys Volpe’s Terry Sheehan to coordinate massive transportation responsibilities that come with massive emergency response efforts. Earlier this month, Sheehan was deployed to North Carolina to coordinate evacuations after Hurricane Matthew.
Insights from ATCA 2016
Each year, Volpe takes part in the aviation industry’s conversation by attending the Air Traffic Control Association’s (ATCA) annual conference—including this year’s ATCA 2016, where our staff shared our work in aviation with hundreds of government and industry partners, and learned from other experts in the field.
Transportation Work on Display at Volpe Day 2016
Volpe staff recently came together for Volpe Day, an internal forum that gives staff the opportunity to showcase the diversity of Volpe’s technology portfolio, share their own work and ideas with their colleagues, and engage in creative problem solving. Learn about some of the work that was on display during this annual showcase.
What Transportation Planners Can Learn About Ridesharing from College Campuses
New ridesharing technologies and transportation demand management strategies mean that how people travel to and from their college campuses may be changing. A recent report identifies innovative practices that universities have used to reduce auto traffic and parking, and discusses how those practices can be used by state, regional, and local transportation agencies.