The NIST Transit Cybersecurity Framework Community Profile is a cybersecurity framework developed specifically for U.S.-based transit agencies. Aligned with transit-sector priorities and industry best practices, it provides organizations with a…

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This paper introduces the Institutional Fleet Volatility Framework (IFVF), a capital stabilization model designed to improve financial predictability in institutional fleet operations. The framework treats vehicles as managed capital assets…

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This guide explores how state and local governments can design citizen-centric transportation programs that expand access to essential services, employment opportunities, and community resources. It highlights how on-demand mobility solutions…

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Executive Order 14374 establishes a second emergency board under Section 9A of the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Railroad Company and several labor…

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As vehicles transition into connected, software-defined platforms, core safety systems must evolve beyond purely mechanical operation. The Remotely Controllable Seatbelt System (RCSS) modernizes the traditional seatbelt by introducing authorized, policy-driven…

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The Automotive Emergency Evacuation System is a vehicle-integrated safety solution designed to automatically enable occupant escape when conventional exits are compromised. By detecting severe events such as crashes, fires, rollovers,…

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This overview traces how aviation security in the United States has evolved since 9/11, highlighting changes in personnel, processes, and screening technologies. It shows how intelligence-driven procedures, expanded workforce roles,…

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Volatility has become a defining theme in today’s industrial real estate market. The transportation, manufacturing, and the overall supply chain industries have been turned upside down. This white paper explores…

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As cyber threats targeting maritime infrastructure continue to rise, the Coast Guard has launched a groundbreaking program to assess cybersecurity risks across U.S. ports and waterways. GAO’s review shows that…

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A federal emergency board has been created to address unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and several major unions. The board will investigate the issues and report…

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What does it take to design safer, more resilient infrastructure? The Human Factors team at Volpe explores how cognitive science, behavior, and ergonomics can improve transportation systems—from reducing fatigue-related crashes…

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As air travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, the TSA is under increasing pressure to screen more passengers for a wider range of threats—quickly and accurately. DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate…

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The 2025 Trucking VMTT (Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax) report explores how shifting from fuel taxes to mileage-based fees could reshape the financial backbone of U.S. transportation infrastructure. As fuel efficiency…

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The 2022 Commodity Flow Survey highlights the dominance of trucking in the movement of goods across the U.S., accounting for over 8 billion tons—far surpassing all other transport modes. Rail,…

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Nearly five years after the pandemic began, most U.S. commuter rail systems are still struggling to regain pre-COVID ridership levels, despite restoring or exceeding service levels. While some systems have…

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