The world of transportation is undergoing an exciting time of invention and development, and working through cross-modal partnerships and public service, the USDOT’s Volpe Center is at the forefront of innovative solutions that advance national and global transportation systems.
As a leader in transportation systems, analysis, and innovation, the Volpe Center is flexible and responsive to the needs and strategic goals of the USDOT and the priorities of the Secretary of Transportation: safety, infrastructure, innovation, and accountability.
Volpe’s Annual Accomplishments highlights some of their best work from the past year, including advances in safety and automation technologies to developments in resilient infrastructure. Volpe’s collaborative efforts with every USDOT operating administration and key partners is integral in making American transportation more reliable and more efficient.
With Thanksgiving weekend almost upon us, the roads and skies will be filled with record numbers of travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation would like to provide you with information that will keep you safe this holiday season.
As air fares fall, Americans are increasingly opting for air travel. In fact, 4.27 million Americans will be flying this holiday weekend, up 5.4% from last year. Fortunately, the Department has rolled out its redesigned and streamlined airline consumer website, which advises passengers on aviation consumer and civil rights matters. Be sure to familiarize yourself with this vital information while planning your trip.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program, provides funds for emergency and permanent repairs on Federal-aid highways and roads, tribal transportation facilities, and roads on Federal lands that the Department finds have suffered serious damage because of natural disasters or catastrophic failure from an external cause.
Transportation becomes even more important when communities are struggling to recover from natural disasters and catastrophic failures. Federal support is often key to getting highways and bridges back up and running again. People often rely on these vital links in order to go about their daily lives. Businesses also need them to move their goods and reach their customers. Without this stream of funds, states would be burdened when making these necessary repairs.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has been working around the clock to support recovery efforts for areas hit by Hurricane Florence. For those returning home, your safety remains the number one priority. Power outages, flooding, and debris left by the storm will continue to make traveling difficult. Please do not drive around barriers or drive through flood waters. If you do not need to be on the roads, stay where you are and leave the path clear for emergency response teams.
The Department’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has launched an interactive mapping application showing the location of major transportation infrastructure layered over dynamic, near real-time maps. These include weather and flooding information from NOAA, traffic speeds on major roads, and traffic incident information. The tool allows infrastructure managers to update information, and first responders to gain a general understanding of potential regional or multi-state transportation system impacts.
Additionally, check your State DOT’s website for updated road closures and important safety messages.
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) helps America's railroads improve railroad quality and safety under statutes mandated by Congress. ATIP cars conduct operational surveys of the United States rail transportation network determining railroad compliance with Federal Track Safety Standards (FTSS). The ATIP data is used to assess the effectiveness of railroads' track maintenance and inspection processes, provides data to assess track safety trends, and provides data to railroads to assist in making repairs and improving safety and maintenance quality. To learn more about the Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) and the advancement of track inspection technologies and improvement of railroad safety, visit https://bit.ly/2wFIVm0
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