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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 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...
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...
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...
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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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]...
July 2017 Air Travel Consumer Report