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Recap: A Climate-Resilient Future Is an Equitable, Just Future
On June 8, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center welcomed Dr. Edward R. Carr of Clark University to continue its 2021 thought leadership speaker series, Innovation for a Sustainable, Equitable Transportation System. Dr. Carr is the director of Clark’s International Development, Community, and Environment...In Situ Development and Application of Fly Neighborly Noise Abatement Procedures for Helicopters
About This DocumentJuliet Page, Amanda Rapoza, Eric Jacobs. “In Situ Development and Application of Fly Neighborly Noise Abatement Procedures for Helicopters,” Vertical Flight Society Forum 75, Philadelphia, Pa, 19 May 2019.
Fiscal Year 2021 Awards
List of DOT SBIR awards made in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.Keeping Drivers Safe with Innovative Intersection Design Research and Evaluation
More than 50 percent of fatal crashes and crashes resulting in injuries occur at or near intersections. Learn more about FHWA’s efforts to significantly improve the safety of standard intersections by developing novel designs and implementing them nationwide—with help from researchers from the U.S...Lateral Protective Device Best Practice Specification
About This DocumentThis document is intended to be used by (1) public or private medium/heavy-duty truck fleets considering adding lateral protective devices (LPDs), also known as side guards; (2) jurisdictions or customers that require LPDs through policy or procurement; (3) manufacturers...
Truck Lateral Protective Device Technical Overview
About This DocumentThis technical overview provides safety and operational considerations for truck lateral protective devices. Truck lateral protective devices are devices designed to keep vulnerable road users (VRUs)—pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists—from being run over by a large...
Effects of Side Skirts and Wheel Covers on Heavy Trailers
About This DocumentNational Research Council Canada Prepared for: Transport Canada Road Safety 275 Stater Sl Ottawa, ON
Prepared by: Jeff Patten, P. Eng. Chelsey Laionde, EIT William Mayda, P. Eng. Gordon Poole, P. Eng.
Technical Report April 5, 2012