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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 Workshop

On 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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Greater Louisville Inc. “Capitol Connection” lunch

Remarks Delivered by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoGreater Louisville Inc. “Capitol Connection” lunchLouisville, KY.Friday, July 14, 2017

Thank you, Shelley [Shaughnessy], for that nice introduction.

Mayor [Greg] Fischer, State Senators [Julie Raque]...

2017 UTC Spotlight Newsletters

Title Publication Date UTC(s) Augmented Reality and Connected Automated Vehicles December 2017 University of Michigan New Frontiers in Connected Vehicle Technologies: A Testbed for Validating Connectivity, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and...