The main objective of this pilot is to enhance pedestrian/cyclist safety through demonstration of advanced pedestrian warning system on transit buses.
FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of this objective. The Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects. Safety is one of the U.S. DOT’s five Strategic Goals. Under this goal, FTA has set forth the objective to improve safety by reducing transit-related injuries and fatalities.
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FTA-2012-010-TRI
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 20.514 — Public Transportation Research
Eligible Applicants
· State governments
· County governments
· City or township governments
· Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
· Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
· Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
· Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
· Private institutions of higher education
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Agency Name: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Additional Information on Eligibility:
State and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for-profit organizations.
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 15, 2012
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