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Rethinking Government: Leveraging the Potential of Technology and Innovation

Esko Aho photo.

Esko Aho has a vision of how greater cooperation between business and government can create industrial synergy.

Three Studies Provide Insights on Fires in Vehicles

A New York City fire truck responds to a call

Fires in vehicles can pose a significant threat to life and property. Fires may result from vehicle crashes or may ignite within engine compartments or wheel wells when mechanical systems fail. With its focus on safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation is interested in...

Measuring the Impact of Advanced Transportation Technologies on Traveler Behavior

Jane Lappin, senior social scientist at Volpe, discussed traveler behavior at a recent speaker series event.

At what point do we begin to measure and manage the impact of travel information? Does better information about both traffic and transit influence traveler behavior with sizable route and mode shifts to merit monitoring? If so, how can we use the real-time information and...

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