The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering this grant to demonstrate innovative technologies specifically designed for rail transit track inspection. This crucial demonstration project aims to significantly improve the safety of rail transit workers, particularly concerning right-of-way exposure. The grant is for the purpose of exploring and implementing advanced visual inspection techniques, allowing for the assessment of track conditions from a safe distance, thereby reducing inherent risks to personnel. Furthermore, this initiative seeks to enhance the overall quality of inspections by enabling increased frequency and more efficient reporting of identified defects. FTA encourages applications from entities proposing innovative solutions to achieve these critical objectives, ultimately fostering a safer and more effective rail transit environment across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 103053
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-022-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Track Inspection Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | FTA-2011-022-TRI is a demonstration project which has two main objectives: 1) to improve the safety of transit workers, specifically right-of-way safety for rail transit workers through demonstration of advanced track inspection techniques that limits the inspector�s exposure to rail right of way by visually inspecting the condition of the tracks from a safe location and; 2) enhances the quality of inspection by increasing the inspection frequency and reporting of defects.FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of these objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462
Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Research 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor – East Building – Rm E43-440 Washington, DC 20590 Email:Royweishun.chen@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extended closing date. | Sep 27, 2011 | |
| Sep 27, 2011 | ||
| Jul 02, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-022-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Track Inspection Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | FTA-2011-022-TRI is a demonstration project which has two main objectives: 1) to improve the safety of transit workers, specifically right-of-way safety for rail transit workers through demonstration of advanced track inspection techniques that limits the inspector�s exposure to rail right of way by visually inspecting the condition of the tracks from a safe location and; 2) enhances the quality of inspection by increasing the inspection frequency and reporting of defects.FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of these objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462
Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Research 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor – East Building – Rm E43-440 Washington, DC 20590 Email:Royweishun.chen@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-022-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Track Inspection Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | FTA-2011-022-TRI is a demonstration project which has two main objectives: 1) to improve the safety of transit workers, specifically right-of-way safety for rail transit workers through demonstration of advanced track inspection techniques that limits the inspector�s exposure to rail right of way by visually inspecting the condition of the tracks from a safe location and; 2) enhances the quality of inspection by increasing the inspection frequency and reporting of defects.FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of these objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462
Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Research 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor – East Building – Rm E43-440 Washington, DC 20590 Email:Royweishun.chen@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-022-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Transit Track Inspection Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | FTA-2011-022-TRI is a demonstration project which has two main objectives: 1) to improve the safety of transit workers, specifically right-of-way safety for rail transit workers through demonstration of advanced track inspection techniques that limits the inspector�s exposure to rail right of way by visually inspecting the condition of the tracks from a safe location and; 2) enhances the quality of inspection by increasing the inspection frequency and reporting of defects.
FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of these objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462
Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Research 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor – East Building – Rm E43-440 Washington, DC 20590 Email:Royweishun.chen@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 103053 Full Announcement-1 -> fta-2011-022-tri_rail transit track inspection demonstration final rfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Roy Chen; 202-366-0462 Program Manager Federal Transit Administration Office of Research 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor – East Building – Rm E43-440 Washington, DC 20590 Email: Royweishun.chen@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-2011-022-TRI | Rail Transit Track Inspection Pilot Project | PKG00062390 | Jul 02, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
103053 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
103053 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
103053 SF424A-1.0.pdf