The Transportation Department is offering a grant to research the technical requirements and technology choices for high-speed wireless connectivity systems in passenger rail services. The study aims to evaluate the necessary technology for the next decade, determine the best technology options, and conduct performance assessments for successful implementation. Deadline for applications is August 16, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 296395
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-17-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY17 Supplemental to Wireless Connectivity System Design and Evaluation for North American Passenger Rail Service Operators |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,073 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This research study aims at investigating the requirements and technology needed for high speed wireless connectivity systems for passenger rail services. The main goal is to investigate: – The technical requirements for implementing such a system as described above for the next decade or so. – The best technology choice for successful implementation of such a system. – Performance evaluations of such a system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY17 Supplemental to Wireless Connectivity System Design and Evaluation for North American Passenger Rail Service Operators |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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