U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

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Cambridge, Massachusetts 7,654 followers

More than 50 years of advancing transportation innovation for the public good.

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For more than 50 years, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Volpe Center has helped the transportation community navigate its most challenging problems. As the National Transportation Systems Center, our mission is to improve transportation by anticipating and addressing emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations across all modes. The Volpe Center is a unique federal agency that is 100 percent funded by sponsored 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 of state-of-the-art transportation technologies, and inform decision- and policy-making through our comprehensive analyses. Home to renowned multidisciplinary expertise in all modes of transportation, the Volpe Center serves its sponsor agencies with advanced technologies, research, and programs to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets vital national and international interests and enhances the quality of life for the traveling public, today and into the future.

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https://www.volpe.dot.gov/
Industry
Research
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1970
Specialties
transportation, research and development, policy and planning, environment, energy, safety management systems, logistics, security, engineering, aviation, human factors, technology and innovation, railroad, and trains

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    U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

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    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

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    We recently presented at the Quantum Technologies in Transportation Workshop organized by the Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence at U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. Our presentation focused on a a recent study of quantum computing conducted for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office that resulted in two reports: one on quantum technology and the second on transportation applications most suitable for quantum computing and possible next steps for the department. The goal of the workshop was to help U.S. DOT best capitalize on advances in quantum technology going forward.   Learn more about our Technology Innovation and Policy team’s work at is.gd/Xdk5Ut

    • U.S. DOT Volpe Center engineer presents on quantum technologies at the HASS COE Workshop on Quantum Technologies in Transportation Workshop at U.S. DOT Headquarters
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    Our team recently supported FRA’s grant management team to conduct a rail project implementation and delivery site review at the Southern California Regional Rail Authority on Metrolink’s Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvements project. We’re coordinating the reviews on federal financial reports and invoices and preparing the monitoring report with checklist findings on preliminary engineering, environmental permitting, final design, and construction deliverables. Learn more about our Systems Safety and Engineering team’s work: is.gd/hQ9AMV

    • FRA and U.S. Dot Volpe Center team’s site review at Metrolink’s Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvement project construction site
    • FRA and U.S. Dot Volpe Center team’s site review at Metrolink’s Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvement project construction site
    • FRA and U.S. Dot Volpe Center team’s site review at Metrolink’s Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvement project construction site
    • FRA and U.S. Dot Volpe Center team’s site review at Metrolink’s Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvement project construction site
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    U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence Director Cynthia Maloney recently participated in a fireside chat on “Establishing the U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence” at the FRA Program Delivery Workshop in Washington, D.C. Thank you to FRA Executive Director Michael W. Lestingi for moderating the chat! Learn more about the Project Delivery Center of Excellence housed at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center: is.gd/LJEJnk 

    • U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence Director Cynthia Maloney at the FRA Program Delivery Workshop
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    U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

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    CONGRATULATIONS to FRA for its FRA Rail Program Delivery Workshop. With more than 400 participants at this two-day workshop, this event provided FRA grant recipients and stakeholders an opportunity to meet FRA staff, and it allowed FRA to foster workforce development and collaboration, as well as continue to build a learning culture within today’s rail industry. Workshop sessions highlighted new initiatives and updates in FRA processes, provided access to technical assistance and resources, and explored notable practices in project delivery—including a fireside chat from the U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence housed at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. Our team was proud to support the implementation of this successful dialogue. Learn more about our Transportation Planning team’s work at is.gd/vNsBRX Learn more about the U.S. DOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence at is.gd/LJEJnk

    • Scenes from the FRA Rail Program Delivery Workshop in Washington, D.C.
    • Scenes from the FRA Rail Program Delivery Workshop in Washington, D.C.
    • Scenes from the FRA Rail Program Delivery Workshop in Washington, D.C.
    • Scenes from the FRA Rail Program Delivery Workshop in Washington, D.C.
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    U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

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    Closes Today: We’re hiring supervisory transportation analysts to fill multiple division chief positions across our organization. Responsibilities include developing and implementing transportation safety policies and programs and providing technical guidance on regulations, policies, strategic planning, and coordination of programs, initiatives, and activities. Seeking a diverse group of well-qualified candidates. Apply now: is.gd/TiHaMK

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