New Hazard Analysis Tool; Economists, FAA Ensure Accuracy of High-Profile Numbers; and more

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New Hazard Analysis Tool Released to Public

  

Volpe recently released a new software tool that can assist transportation professionals in conducting hazard analyses. The Safety Hazard Analysis Tool (SafetyHAT) is a software tool that facilitates System Theoretic Process Analysis.

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The 2013-2014 Volpe speaker series focused on transportation system resilience, extreme weather, and climate change.

Nationally recognized thought leaders and Volpe experts delivered talks at the Volpe facility in Cambridge, MA, that were available via webinar.

Check out the videos to view the talks.

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