The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering this grant through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund research on Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technologies. This initiative aims to document and evaluate CBTC implementation across both heavy and light rail transit systems in the United States. Authorized by 49 USC 5312, the program’s primary goal is to promote research and development of new technologies that enhance the safety and operational efficiency of rail transit. The research will specifically evaluate existing CBTC technologies, detail implementation challenges, and identify future research needs within Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) for rail operations.
Opportunity ID: 58960
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research – Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 02, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2011 Closing Date extended until Jan 25, 2011. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | 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. FTAs 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportnity FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Patrick.Centolanzi@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Date extended until Jan 25, 2011. | Jan 18, 2011 | |
| Jan 18, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research – Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 02, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2011 Closing Date extended until Jan 25, 2011. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | 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. FTAs 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportnity FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Patrick.Centolanzi@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research – Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | ACTION: Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) on Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System
SUMMARY: 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. FTAs 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportnity FTA-2011-006-TRI |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Patrick.Centolanzi@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 58960 Full Announcement-2 -> fta-2011-006-tri.pdf
Folder 58960 Full Announcement-2 -> faq.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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 Email: Patrick.Centolanzi@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.514 | FTA-2011-006-TRI | Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) for a Heavy and Light Rail Transit System | PKG00022710 | Dec 02, 2010 | Jan 25, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58960 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
58960 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
58960 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
58960 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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