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Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
This collection contains over 4,000 Volpe-authored publications from the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Library. Volpe's library is the knowledge repository of all Volpe-authored reports, journal articles, and conference papers and presentations. Housing more than 40 years of transportation research, the library actively engages in information support and research to transportation researchers both within and outside of Volpe.
More information on the Volpe Library and its other collections is at https://www.volpe.dot.gov/library/abo... More ▼
This collection contains over 4,000 Volpe-authored publications from the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Library. Volpe's library is the knowledge repository of all Volpe-authored reports, journal articles, and conference papers and presentations. Housing more than 40 years of transport... More ▼
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  • Functional Safety Assessment of a Generic Accelerator Control System with Electronic Throttle Control in Electric Vehicles
    Published Date:
    2020-03-01
    Abstract:
    This report describes research assessing the functional safety of accelerator control systems with electronic faults such as errant electronic throttle control signals, following an industry process standard. This study focuses specifically on errant...
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    Filetype[PDF - 3.40 MB]
  • Operational Complexity in Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Arrival and Approach Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP)
    Published Date:
    2020-02-14
    Abstract:
    We studied how pilots handle operational variations during arrival and approach instrument flight procedures (IFPs), focusing on factors that may be related to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN). PBN is a key enabler of the Next Generation Air Transp...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.65 MB]
  • Our New Mobility Future: A U.S. DOT Volpe Center Thought Leadership Series
    Published Date:
    2020-01-16
    Abstract:
    This report recaps Our New Mobility Future, a thought leadership speaker series held from May to September 2019 at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. The series convened distinguished experts in transportation entrepreneurial...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.50 MB]
  • Five Decades
    Published Date:
    2020-01-15
    Abstract:
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) established the Transportation Systems Center (TSC) in 1970 to serve as a federal resource positioned to provide world-renowned, multidisciplinary, multimodal transportation expertise on behalf of U.S....
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    Filetype[PDF - 5.27 MB]
  • Annual Accomplishments - January 2020
    Published Date:
    2020-01-14
    Abstract:
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center’s Annual Accomplishments highlights our best work of 2019 and illustrates the sustained impact of the Volpe Center in supporting the U.S. DOT’s top priorities and strategic goals: safety, inf...
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    Filetype[PDF - 2.64 MB]
  • Teamwork in Railroad Operations and Implications for New Technology
    Published Date:
    2020-01-01
    Abstract:
    This report examines teamwork processes that contribute to railroad operation safety. It integrates findings from previously conducted Cognitive Task Analyses (CTAs) that analyzed the cognitive and collaborative work of dispatchers (Roth, Malsch, and...
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    Filetype[PDF - 852.01 KB]
  • General Modeling Network Specification: documentation, software, and data
    Published Date:
    2020-01-01
    Abstract:
    The General Modeling Network Specification (GMNS) defines a common human and machine readable format for sharing routable road network files. It is designed to be used in multi-modal static and dynamic transportation planning and operations models. I...
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    Filetype[PDF - 822.56 KB]
  • Considerations for Evaluating Automated Transit Bus Programs
    Published Date:
    2019-12-31
    Abstract:
    Given the potential of transit-bus automation, it is critical to evaluate the benefits and challenges from early implementations. A welldesigned evaluation can quantify such societal benefits as improving travel time, increasing mobility, and raising...
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    Filetype[PDF - 2.00 MB]
  • Analysis of Non-Track-Circuit Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Train Detection Technologies
    Published Date:
    2019-12-01
    Abstract:
    This research investigated the suitability of non-track-circuit-based technologies as a cost-effective means to deploy active warning devices at passive grade crossings. While several promising technologies were identified, some of the findings were ...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.74 MB]
  • Human Factors Evaluation of an Experimental Locomotive Engineer Crewstation
    Published Date:
    2019-12-01
    Abstract:
    A human factors evaluation of an experimental engineer control system was conducted by the Volpe Center using a locomotive research simulator—the Federal Railroad Administration Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL). The primary objective wa...
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    Filetype[PDF - 7.19 MB]
  • Government Fleet and Public Sector Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Cybersecurity Best Practices and Procurement Language Report
    Published Date:
    2019-11-30
    Abstract:
    Currently there are no cybersecurity standards or guidance for Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) tailored towards the needs of the Federal Government and the private sector vehicles. This report discusses threats and proposes cybersecurity r...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.05 MB]
  • NPS National Transit Inventory and Performance Report, 2018
    Published Date:
    2019-11-01
    Abstract:
    This document summarizes key highlights and performance measures relating to the National Park Service (NPS) 2018 National Transit Inventory, by presenting data for NPS transit systems and vehicles nationwide. These highlights and performance measure...
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    Filetype[PDF - 4.66 MB]
  • Town of Vail East Vail Trails Survey Report
    Published Date:
    2019-11-01
    Abstract:
    On select days in August and September 2019, Town of Vail staff and volunteers, in partnership with the Volpe Center, administered a survey to visitors to four trailheads located in East Vail. The purpose of the survey was to collect information on c...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1007.08 KB]
  • Pitkin County Maroon Bells Survey Report
    Published Date:
    2019-11-01
    Abstract:
    The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a popular wilderness destination, and in recent years, has experienced significant visitor growth, resulting in high levels of traffic congestion and related transportation challenges. To better understand visitor char...
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    Filetype[PDF - 503.19 KB]
  • Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool Technical Documentation: FTOT 2019.3 Public Release Version
    Published Date:
    2019-10-31
    Abstract:
    Volpe created the Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool (FTOT) to support the FAA, DOE, and the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research to assess optimal transport options for freight and fuel supply chains. FTOT is a flexible scenario-tes...
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    Filetype[PDF - 2.10 MB]
  • Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool Quick Start Documentation: FTOT 2019.3 Public Release Version
    Published Date:
    2019-10-31
    Abstract:
    Volpe created the Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool (FTOT) to support the FAA, DOE, and the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research to assess optimal transport options for freight and fuel supply chains. FTOT is a flexible scenario-tes...
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    Filetype[PDF - 2.69 MB]
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Gap Analysis: Summary Memo and Instructions for Automated Tool
    Published Date:
    2019-10-15
    Abstract:
    This document summarizes the methodology and major deliverables resulting from the National Park Service (NPS) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Gap Analysis project. The project created a semi-automated geospatial tool that can help NPS to vis...
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    Filetype[PDF - 1.30 MB]
  • Kenai Fjords National Park: Exit Glacier Area Summary Transportation Feasibility Study
    Published Date:
    2019-10-10
    Abstract:
    The purpose of the Exit Glacier Area summer transportation feasibility study for Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) is to understand the current transportation conditions at the Exit Glacier Area and evaluate the feasibility of a range of potential ac...
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    Filetype[PDF - 5.69 MB]
  • Mobility Payment Integration: State-of-the-Practice Scan
    Published Date:
    2019-10-01
    Abstract:
    This state-of-the-industry scan presents findings collected through an extensive literature search and an Internet inventory of mobility payment integration (MPI) deployments through January 2018. In addition, it conveys key implementation issues and...
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    Filetype[PDF - 2.47 MB]
  • System-Wide Implementation of Rail Right-of-Way Incursion Treatments
    Published Date:
    2019-10-01
    Abstract:
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), under the direction of the DOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T), conducted a s...
    File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 748.65 KB]
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