The Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2024 provides a detailed look at the state of the U.S. transportation system, highlighting key trends in infrastructure, safety, and sustainability. This 30th-anniversary edition explores…
Learn MoreInnovation in transportation isn’t just about moving people and goods—it’s about building a safer, more efficient, and resilient future. The U.S. DOT Volpe Center has spent over five decades pioneering…
Learn MoreNavigating airport security could soon feel seamless with the introduction of Real-Time Advanced Imaging Technology. Instead of the traditional pause-and-pose screening, this next-generation system enables walk-by scanning, reducing wait times…
Learn MoreThe Waterway Risk Assessment initiative, led by DHS Science & Technology and the U.S. Coast Guard, is revolutionizing maritime safety with a quantitative risk modeling framework. This innovative system calculates…
Learn MoreThe Biometric Identity Disambiguation (BID) system, developed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and TSA, revolutionizes identity verification at security checkpoints. By combining biometric data like…
Learn MoreThe Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security and transferred the Coast Guard from the Department of Transportation to the new department. The law listed 11…
Learn MoreOn August 5, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14037 “Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks”. The order required, among other items, executive agencies to revisit and amend…
Learn MoreAt the U.S. Department of Transportation, safety is their top priority. Yet, in recent years, we have seen alarming increases in roadway deaths. After spiking during the pandemic, these numbers…
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