Center for Safety Management Systems
FMCSA's Highest-Priority Enforcement Program, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The Volpe Center is supporting FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program, an initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicles. (Volpe Center photo)
Developing a New National Medical Examiner Database for Truckers
The Volpe Center is developing a national online database of medical examiners certified to determine drivers' physical qualifications, enabling truck and bus operators to access appropriate care and make the streets safer for everyone. (© istockphoto.com/Joshua Hodge Photography)
Assisting FAA in Safety Management System Pilot Project
The Volpe Center is applying its technical and management experience in safety programs to assist in developing a more proactive approach to aviation safety that can identify and resolve problems before they emerge and create real safety concerns. (© Wikimedia commons/Simon Schoeter)
Safety Performance Analysis System (SPAS)
The Volpe Center is working closely with the FAA to enhance, expand, and integrate its aviation safety decision support systems that monitor the performance of aviation entities. (© istockphoto.com/Mike Clarke)
Motor Vehicle Comprehensive Data Quality Program: Development and Implementation
The Volpe Center is assisting FMCSA is developing a comprehensive data quality program and raising awareness of the importance of accurate, complete, and timely state-reported data. (© istockphoto.com/fabphoto)
What We Do
The Center for Safety Management Systems is a national resource for safety management expertise, addressing complex transportation safety issues in all modes of transportation. The information technology systems that we develop and the data analysis and modeling that we perform, directly contribute to operational safety improvements. These improvements, in turn, are key to a positive safety culture and a reduction in transportation-related injuries and lives lost.
Featured Work
- FMCSA's Highest-Priority Enforcement Program, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
- Developing a New National Medical Examiner Database for Truckers
- Assisting FAA in Safety Management System Pilot Project
- Safety Performance Analysis System (SPAS)
- Motor Vehicle Comprehensive Data Quality Program: Development and Implementation
Capabilities
- Safety enforcement and surveillance information systems development and deployment
- Safety management decision support tools and analysis
- Business process re-engineering to support safety improvements
- Data quality improvement strategies and tactics
- Tailored safety management system approaches for transportation organizations
Key Official
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Dr. Stephen Popkin |
| Dr. Stephen Popkin is an industrial/organization psychologist with over 22 years specializing in human factors and operator fatigue. He is responsible for managing the human factors office as well as leading several national and international professional committees, and leads the DOT Safety Council implementation. More >> | |
