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Remotely Controllable Seatbelt System

Remotely Controllable Seatbelt System

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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Auto Emergency Evacuation System

Auto Emergency Evacuation System

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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Transportation Security Administration

Transportation Security Administration

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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How Industrial Tenants Can Win In a Volatile Market: The AAA Commercial Real Estate™ Advantage

How Industrial Tenants Can Win In a Volatile...

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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Offshore Patrol Cutter

Offshore Patrol Cutter

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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Executive Order 14349: Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

Executive Order 14349: Establishing an Emergency...

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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Improving Healthcare Using Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approaches

Improving Healthcare Using Human Factors and...

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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Primary Screening for Passengers

Primary Screening for Passengers

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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A Truck Mileage Traveled Tax to Enhance US Roadway Sustainability

A Truck Mileage Traveled Tax to Enhance US Roadway...

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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U.S. Shipment of Goods

U.S. Shipment of Goods

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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Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover Ridership Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover...

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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Empowering Real-Time Geospatial Intelligence with Samsara and Esri

Empowering Real-Time Geospatial Intelligence with...

Samsara and Esri have joined forces to deliver real-time geospatial intelligence by integrating Samsara’s IoT data with Esri’s advanced GIS analytics. This powerful combination helps government agencies and organizations optimize…

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5 Ways Samsara Helps Public Sector Agencies Save Money

5 Ways Samsara Helps Public Sector Agencies Save...

From reducing fuel waste to lowering accident-related costs, public sector agencies are finding real savings with smarter fleet and asset management. Real-time data from Samsara helps teams reroute vehicles, prevent…

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Clear the Road for Connected Operations: How Government Agencies Can Implement Efficiency-Driving Digital Solutions

Clear the Road for Connected Operations: How...

In today’s fast-paced world, connected operations are revolutionizing how public and private fleets manage efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This transformation is fueled by real-time data from IoT devices, helping teams…

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Air Traffic Control: FAA Actions Urgently Needed to Modernize Systems

Air Traffic Control: FAA Actions Urgently Needed...

The FAA faces urgent challenges in modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system, with nearly 40% of its systems deemed unsustainable and critical to national airspace safety. Delays in upgrading…

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