Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research - Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System
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Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research - Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System: ACTION: Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) on Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit SystemSUMMARY: FTA is seeking research proposals to document and evaluate the implementation of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technologies for both heavy and light rail transit systems. FTA's research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects. The goal of this research program is to promote the research and development of new technologies that will improve the safety and efficiency of rail transit system operation in the United States. The research will include the evaluation of current CBTC technologies, documentation of implementation issues, and the needs for further research in Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) for heavy and light rail operations.DATES: An applicant must electronically submit a proposal to http://www.grants.gov by January 19, 2011 for consideration. All potential applicants are advised to begin the http://www.grants.gov registration process immediately, if they have not previously submitted Federal assistance applications through http://www.grants.gov, in order to be able to meet the deadline. FTA expects to award funds to successful contractor(s) through a cooperative agreement by February 19, 2011.
| Federal Grant Title: | Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research - Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System |
| Federal Agency Name: | DOT Federal Transit Administration |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology Transportation |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 20.514 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Public Transportation Research |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jan 25, 2011 Closing Date extended |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 02, 2010 |
| Creation Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $450,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Any responsible source, including, but limited to, public transit agencies, organizations of state and local governments, universities or institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, private individuals, corporations, and business or commercial organizations, except that any business owned in whole or in part by the Federal Government is not eligible.
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- Grant Announcement Contact
- Patrick Centolanzi Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Technology (TRI-20) 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor - East Building - Room E43-463 Washington, DC 20590
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