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Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe is a unique federal agency that is 100 percent funded by sponsor projects. We partner with public and private organizations to assess the needs of the transportation community, evaluate research and development endeavors, assist in the deployment...The Uncertainty of the "Made In" Label in Today's Global Economy
"If you want to buy an American car, you need to buy it from a Japanese company," said Stephen Carmel, a Senior Vice President at Maersk Line Limited. Carmel spoke about the "made in" label's irrelevance in today's global economy during a February 16 Straight from the Source presentation at...
Volpe Featured on New Cable TV Series
Volpe was recently showcased on a new cable TV series, Your Federal Government. The 30-minute episode features Director Robert Johns discussing Volpe's history and its unique role in the federal government, functioning as both a consultant and a federal agency.
Gomez Shares Perspectives on Transportation Innovation in California and Workforce Strategies
Diana Gomez, deputy district director of operations at Caltrans, shared her perspectives on transportation system management and "practicing the pyramid," California's efforts to manage the transportation system from planning through operations and maintenance to improvement.
Expert Panel Explores Implications of Human-Machine Interactions
On April 13, a panel of leading experts discussed key safety and policy issues pertaining to the planning, implementation, and unintended consequences of automated transportation systems.
Volpe Engages Eisenhower Fellows on Global Transportation Issues
Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, recently hosted Eisenhower Fellows from Colombia, Indonesia, and China to engage on a number of critical global transportation issues.
Zipcar Founder Discusses Her Vision of a Collaborative Economy
According to Robin Chase, founder and former CEO of Zipcar and GoLoco, creating and maximizing a shared infrastructure like those used in carsharing ventures may hold an answer to low-cost transportation innovation.
AASHTO President Says Collaboration is Essential for Transportation's Health
The U.S. is at a challenging juncture for transportation infrastructure investment. "Our transportation system, built largely in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, is deteriorating faster than our ability to keep up," said Kirk T. Steudle, president of AASHTO and director of the ...
DOT Safety Council Transforms Departmental Culture
The DOT Safety Council is leading a transformative shift in DOT's safety culture by breaking down organizational silos and leveraging best safety practices throughout the department by instituting cross-modal safety discussion and action.