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Up, Up, and Away

A New Thought Leadership Series, Brought to You by FAA and the U.S. DOT Volpe Center — Register for "Up, Up, and Away: Innovations in Air Mobility", a seven-part virtual event series, taking place November 2023 - February 2024. Learn more.

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Journeys to Transportation

Meet Some of Our Recent Pathways Student Trainees — Learn why they chose the U.S. DOT Volpe Center to kickstart their careers in transportation.

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For more than 50 years, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center has been advancing transportation innovation for the public good. As the National Transportation Systems Center, our mission is to help the transportation community navigate its most challenging problems.

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Image of U.S. DOT leadership, state and local leaders, and redevelopment Volpe Exchange Partners cut the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the new U.S. DOT Volpe Center facility in Cambridge, MA’s Kendall Square.
Introducing the New U.S. DOT Volpe Center Facility “Worthy of its Mission, of its Brilliant Staff, and of its Strategic Location." Learn more.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Signals A New Era of Transportation Innovation in the Heart of Kendall Square
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Featuring more than 20 thought leaders including USDOT Secretary Buttigieg.
Join the USDOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence for its Virtual Speaker Series
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A collection of news and resources showcasing innovative ways we work to transform transportation for all.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Designs for the Future
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Learn about U.S. DOT Volpe Center engineers’ support of OST-R and MARAD to address GPS jamming and spoofing in the maritime environment.
Improving Resilience and Fostering Responsible Use of PNT Services
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Learn how U.S. DOT Volpe Center is supporting FMCSA in to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of roadside enforcement.
Improving the Safety of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations with In-Motion Roadside Inspections
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Learn how FAA tapped into U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s expertise to evaluate wake turbulence separation.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Advances UAS Integration in the National Airspace System
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Learn about the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s work to support the safe, efficient integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.
Unmanned Aviation Systems Collection: Our Capabilities and Experience
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Learn about the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s work to explore ways to safely and efficiently incorporate transformative technologies and emerging concepts into the NAS.
Advanced Air Mobility: Our Experience

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Deputy Secretary Trottenberg, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Chris Puchalsky, and Tom Nissalke commemorate the 2nd anniversary of BIL.
Recap: Series Finale: Commemorating the Second Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Brad Wieferich, MDOT Director; Susan Shaw, ATCS Vice President/Subject Matter Expert; and Mike Johnson, Kiewit Senior Vice President discussed innovative procurement, partnerships, and financing methods. Read the recap.
Recap: Accelerating Project Delivery through Innovative Procurement, Partnerships, and Financing Methods: Part 2
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The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is now recruiting talented individuals to join our team as part of our 2024 Volpe Pathways Internship Program. Learn more.
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Seeks Student Interns
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Farajian, Lehman, and Tomer share best practices for accelerating project delivery through innovative procurement, partnerships, and financing methods
Recap: Accelerating Project Delivery through Innovative Procurement, Partnerships, and Financing Methods: Part 1
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Daubenberger, Horne, Blum, and Biondi share best practices and innovative approaches to using NEPA to define and shape better projects
Recap: Using NEPA Review to Define and Shape Better Projects
Image of U.S. DOT leadership, state and local leaders, and redevelopment Volpe Exchange Partners cut the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the new U.S. DOT Volpe Center facility in Cambridge, MA’s Kendall Square.
Introducing the New U.S. DOT Volpe Center Facility “Worthy of its Mission, of its Brilliant Staff, and of its Strategic Location." Learn more.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Signals A New Era of Transportation Innovation in the Heart of Kendall Square
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Stephanie Wiggins and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s Emmanuella Myrthil discuss the importance of equity in project delivery
Recap: Embedding Equity in Project Delivery
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, New York City Department of Design and Construction's Eric C. Macfarlane, and City Thread's Kyle Wagenschutz Discuss Reinventing Project Delivery in Cities
Recap: How Cities Are Reinventing Project Delivery
Utah DOT Executive Director and American Road and Transportation Builders Association Chair Share Best Practices
Recap: Thinking Outside the Box: Innovating for Better Project Delivery
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US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Launches the USDOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence with 2023 Thought Leadership Series.
Recap: Delivering the Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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