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Dab Kern
Dabney (Dab) Kern is the director for operations at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s operational workforce in delivering mission support across the Center.Past Solicitations and Awardees
Fiscal Year Awards Description
FY 2023 Solicitation – Phase II Awards
This document contains the FY23 Solicitation Phase II Awardees for the U.S. DOT SBIR program.
Information on project abstracts will be shared this Fall.
Using AI-Powered Camera Technology to Improve Railroad Safety
In many places around the United States, railroad tracks intersect local roads used by vehicles and pedestrians at grade, some in dense, inhabited communities. This can set the stage for deadly conflict with pedestrians and vehicles. Since trains are heavy, taking upwards of one mile to stop, the...SBIR Fiscal Year 2024.2 Phase I Awards: AI for Transportation Planning and Design (AI TPD)
This page includes a list of SBIR Fiscal Year 2024.2 Phase I Awards: AI for Transportation Planning and DesignProject Delivery Center of Excellence Events
Past Events Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series -- September through October 2024This virtual, three-part thought leadership series explored lessons learned and best practices from projects that are making good on the potential of...
Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Thought Leadership Series
This virtual, three-part thought leadership series was held from September to October 2024. It included three panels of transportation thought leaders focusing on:
Project Delivery Lessons Learned from Emergency Response Following an Infrastructure Catastrophe Best...