16.1 Phase I and FY16 Phase II Awards
SBIR 16.1 Phase I and Phase II Recommendations for Award.
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Volpe's 2015 Reports
Volpe published 68 reports and conference papers in 2015 spanning a myriad of transportation research topics. View the 2015 research topic areas and download copies of Volpe’s transportation resources.
Volpe Looks Forward…and Toward Its Next Director
In 2016, Volpe will take action on six emerging issues: advanced automation and emerging technologies; breakthroughs in safety; data analytics, visualization, and real-time decision making; transportation energy and sustainability; transportation system resiliency; and on-demand mobility, smart...
Small Business Innovation Research Program Makes Crossing the Street Safer
With the growing numbers of pedestrian fatalities in mind, the Federal Highway Administration, through U.S. DOT's Small Business Innovation Research program, awarded a contract to develop a traffic signal interface app for smartphones called SmartCross.
Student Internships Now Open for Summer 2016
Volpe seeks talented and diverse individuals to fill 18 summer 2016 Pathways Internship positions in a variety of fields.
“Unconference” Debuts at Volpe Day 2015
Each year, Volpe staff come together for Volpe Day, an opportunity to learn more about each other’s work, share ideas, and get to know colleagues. This year, Volpe debuted a new format: an “unconference.”
Volpe Technical Center Director Nets Award for Exceptional Leadership in Transportation
Luisa Paiewonsky, director of Volpe’s Center for Infrastructure Systems and Technology, received the Leadership in Infrastructure Revitalization Award from Boston-based The Engineering Center Education Trust.
NASA’s Vision for Transformative Aeronautics
NASA Director of Airspace Operations and Safety John Cavolowsky discusses coming changes in aeronautics, unmanned aerial systems, and how to find inspiration beyond aviation.
U.S. DOT SBIR 16.1 Solicitation Amendment 0001
This document is the U.S. DOT SBIR 16.1 solicitation amendment 0001 for Topic 16.1-FA1.
Steven Lang Retires, Volpe Begins National Search for Successor
Steven Lang, director of Air Traffic Systems and Operations, will retire from Volpe on October 31. Lang joined Volpe in 2011 and has a career spanning nearly 40 years in air traffic control and air traffic management.