Transit Safety Research - Pedestrian Collision Warning Pilot Project
The main objective of this pilot is to increase 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 Administrations (FTA) research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.
Safety is one of the U. S. DOTs five Strategic Goals.
Under this goal, FTA has set forth the objective to improve safety by reducing transit-related injuries and fatalities.
The Federal Transit Administrations (FTA) research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.
Safety is one of the U. S. DOTs five Strategic Goals.
Under this goal, FTA has set forth the objective to improve safety by reducing transit-related injuries and fatalities.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $400,000
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $400,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA Notice of Funding Availability
Additional Information of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13077_14664.html
Contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462Program ManagerFederal Transit Administration Office of Research1200 New Jersey Ave., SE4th Floor - East Building - Rm E43-440Washington, DC 20590
Agency Email Description:
Roy Chen
Agency Email:
Royweishun.chen@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2012-06-08
Application Due Date:
2012-08-30
Archive Date:
2012-09-29
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