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Protecting Endangered Bats, Streamlining Highway Projects

As pollinators and insect consumers, bats generate $3 billion each year in economic value. However, the population of a key species has declined by nearly half since 2005—due, in large part, to human disturbance. A new federal strategy will help facilitate conservation of these bats while delivering road projects faster.

Reformulating Cities Using People-Centric Design

Residential density, intersection density, public transport density, and number of parks are physical elements that can have real, positive impacts on a city’s residents, according to Jeff Risom, partner and managing director of Gehl Studio in the U.S. Achieving people-centric design requires big ideas from everyone. “It’s not about just building a park—it’s about creating a space where people can spend time outside and build social connections,” Risom said. “It’s about bringing in many...

Volpe Is Recruiting Student Interns for 2017

Volpe is hiring for multiple internship and entry-level positions in a variety of transportation fields. Jobs are posted from November 1, 2016, to November 20, 2016 (or until the applicant limit is reached).

Walton Fehr

Biography of Walton Fehr, the principal technical advisor for technology innovation and policy at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center.

Suzanne Sloan

Biography of Suzanne Sloan, the principal technical advisor for transportation technology policy at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center.