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News Digest DOT 57-17
BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated National Transportation Statistics (NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated quarterly, includes a wide...
Novel Transportaton Modes-Future Research & Support Needs
The research team identified several areas where USDOT could enhance its support of new concepts in surface transportation. These are outlined below:
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance could be provided to State and local agencies on how to reduce institutional...
Novel Transportation Modes-Evaluation Considerations
Novel modes include a combination of new technologies and new application of technologies that exist or are currently being developed. There are commonly accepted practices for evaluating novel technology maturity, but other considerations must also be weighed when considering...
Novel Transportation Modes-Existing Conditions
The project research team reviewed literature reviews, along with the submissions received following the RFI, to better understand basic characteristics of novel transportation systems. USDOT staff also provided input based on their knowledge of additional concepts and research in progress. The...
Novel Transportation Modes
Why Consider Novel Transportaton Modes?The U.S. transportation system offers historically unprecedented levels of mobility, but the research team noted that it does not meet the needs of all users and comes with significant financial and other costs. In accordance, transportation operators and...
Novel Transportation Modes-Additional Resources/Publications
Novel Modes WorkshopOn December 2–3, 2014, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program, with support from the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), convened the 2-day workshop “Novel Modes.”
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Promotions Statistics, 3rd Quarter FY 2017
This spreadsheet provides promotions statistics for the third quarter of FY 2017. Demographics are particularly useful to managers in the workforce planning process. These data are also used by Congressional staffers and others who have an interest in the size and makeup of the federal...
Separations Statistics, 3rd Quarter FY 2017
This spreadsheet provides separations statistics for the third quarter of FY 2017. Demographics are particularly useful to managers in the workforce planning process. These data are also used by Congressional staffers and others who have an interest in the size and makeup of the federal...
Hires Statistics, 3rd Quarter FY 2017
This spreadsheet provides hires statistics for the third quarter of FY 2017. Demographics are particularly useful to managers in the workforce planning process. These data are also used by Congressional staffers and others who have an interest in the size and makeup of the federal...