U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Now Hiring: entry-level economists to work as part of a team providing leaders with information to make policy, programmatic, regulatory, and procurement decisions. Work includes cost-benefit analyses, forecasting, evaluations, and surveys. The work you will do can help save lives, support sustainability, promote civil rights, and help make every dollar count. Seeking a diverse group of well-qualified candidates. Apply now: is.gd/XcEgDM

As part of our FTA support for MBTA safety management inspection work, some of our mechanical engineers recently participated in a verification site visit at Cabot Yard to witness the Safety Rules Compliance Program audits. These audits are part of the Corrective Action Plans from MBTA for the Vehicle Securement Special Directive. These verification site visits are part of the FTA’s Safety Management Inspection Special Directives, which address ongoing safety issues. For more our Structures & Dynamics team’s work: is.gd/4UyU8Q.

We’re hiring mid-career to seasoned management & program analysts to support implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and serve as an advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations and the productivity and efficiency of programs. Seeking a diverse group of well-qualified candidates. Apply now: is.gd/zr9Upn

We’re hiring experienced community planners who will develop, plan, and implement guidance, tools, and policies related to transportation planning, environmental stewardship, and research. Seeking a diverse group of well-qualified candidates. Apply now: is.gd/qt7zfZ

Our team helps FMCSA organize and host the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) meetings. TLTF is a new advisory committee authorized by #BIL and chartered by the Secretary of Transportation in February 2022, which comprises eight members who advise FMCSA on the terms, conditions, and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owner-operators and trucking businesses subject to such agreements. These hybrid meetings are open to the public. Learn more about TLTF: is.gd/zlCyK2. Learn more about our Safety Research & Analysis team’s work: is.gd/Pmhf7B.

We’re hiring engineers to expand our U.S. DOT team comprised of transportation professionals who will work on various transportation-related engineering assessments and design studies that are intended to evaluate and improve the safety and performance of all modes of transportation systems and infrastructure. Seeking a diverse group of well-qualified candidates: is.gd/45rpSc

We recently supported Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in organizing and hosting “Roundtable on Transparency in Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services.” The goal was to gather stakeholders to get their perspective on current industry practices regarding towing fees. Participants included motor carriers, towing and recovery services for CMV operations, and other interested parties. This was a hybrid meeting at U.S. DOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and was open to the public. Secretary Pete Buttigieg provided a recorded video message addressing the meeting. Our Safety Research & Analysis team provides support to FMSCA in planning, meeting logistics, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for several advisory committees, as well as similar support for listening sessions and other ad-hoc stakeholder engagement efforts. Learn more about our Safety Research & Analysis team’s work here: is.gd/Pmhf7B 

The countdown is on! In just 2 weeks, we’ll kick off our first Making Good on the Potential of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law thought leadership panel session on Project Delivery Lessons Learned from Emergency Response Following an Infrastructure Catastrophe! Register today to join us live on September 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET as we explore innovative repair and replacement approaches, interstate coordination, resiliency, leadership, and more following an infrastructure catastrophe. Register today! is.gd/lSYQnf

There’s Still Time to Sign Up: Our Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) in-person training sessions start September 16, at our new Volpe Conference Center in Kendall Square. Have you been waiting for an introduction to AEDT? Sign up for our three-day “AEDT Training” course today. Spots are limited. Learn more: is.gd/2cYrlK

We recently co-presented with the city of Boston at Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Coffee and Conversations in support of the City of Boston and MassDOT. The FHWA Coffee and Conversations programs convenes peer cities that are pursuing the Safe System Approach, allowing them to share accomplishments, noteworthy practices, and challenges with their peers. Our team co-presented “A Vision for Safer Trucks” with the city of Boston Transportation Department, sharing perspectives on the city’s implementation and U.S. DOT Volpe Center research in support of the city of Boston, MassDOT, USDOT Research and Technology, and others focused on making large vehicles safer in urban environments. Learn about our Energy Analysis and Sustainability team’s work here: is.gd/1hobq7