Common SBIR Definitions
This document contains frequently-used terms and definitions related to the U.S. DOT SBIR Program.
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FY26 U.S. DOT SBIR Pre-Solicitation Notice
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program invites small businesses to review this pre-solicitation notice for opportunities within its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) SBIR Phase I solicitation.
Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Advance Transportation Innovation
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center plays a lead role in accelerating the federal use of artificial intelligence (AI) at U.S. DOT. For more than a decade, we have recognized the enormous potential to harness AI to drive innovation and continuous improvement. The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s approach accelerates...Safety Analysis and Advancement
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s Safety Analysis and Advancement Division conducts advanced analysis, modeling, and data science to improve transportation safety performance and support evidence-based decision-making. (Adobe Stock)Safety Program Design and Management
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center's Safety Program Design and Management Division develops and redesigns safety programs that prevent crashes and save lives, including the effectiveness motor carrier safety inspectionsDownloadable Organizational Chart
Download the latest U.S. DOT Volpe Center organizational chart, effective April 2026.
Freight Systems Innovation
Using Data-driven Approaches to Advance a Safe, Resilient, and Efficient Freight SystemThe U.S. DOT Volpe Center helps public agencies and other freight stakeholders strengthen freight safety, improve system resiliency, reduce delays, and prioritize infrastructure, vehicle, and operational...
Public Land Management
Improving Transportation in and to Public Lands Sabino Canyon State Park, Tucson, Arizona (Adobe Stock)The U.S. DOT Volpe Center helps public land management agencies resolve complex transportation challenges at both the program and project levels.
America's national parks...
December 2023 SPUR Meeting Notes: Supporting Rail Employees through Critical Incidents
About This DocumentThis document contains the notes from the December 2023 Suicide Prevention for US Rail (SPUR) Meeting on Supporting Rail Employees through Critical Incidents.