The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering this grant to solicit research proposals focused on the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems across commuter and regional rail lines in the United States. This grant aims to promote the development of new technologies to significantly enhance the safety and operational efficiency of rail transit. Proposed research should include a comprehensive evaluation of existing PTC technology, detailed documentation of implementation challenges encountered, and an assessment of future research requirements for Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS). This initiative, authorized under 49 USC 5312, is crucial for advancing rail safety and innovation nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 58958
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-005-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Positive Train Control (PTC) for Commuter and Regional Rail Transit Systems |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| 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: | FTA is seeking research proposals to study the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems on a commuter rail or regional rail line. 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 (US). The research will include the evaluation of current PTC technology, the documentation of implementation issues, and the needs for further research in Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) for commuter and regional rail operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportunity FTA-2011-005-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-2011-005-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Positive Train Control (PTC) for Commuter and Regional Rail Transit Systems |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| 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: | FTA is seeking research proposals to study the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems on a commuter rail or regional rail line. 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 (US). The research will include the evaluation of current PTC technology, the documentation of implementation issues, and the needs for further research in Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) for commuter and regional rail operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportunity FTA-2011-005-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-2011-005-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Positive Train Control (PTC) for Commuter and Regional Rail Transit Systems |
| 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: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| 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: | FTA is seeking research proposals to study the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems on a commuter rail or regional rail line. 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 (US). The research will include the evaluation of current PTC technology, the documentation of implementation issues, and the needs for further research in Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) for commuter and regional rail operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Notices of Funding Availability; Opportunity FTA-2011-005-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 58958 Full Announcement-2 -> fta-2011-005-tri.pdf
Folder 58958 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-2011-005-TRI | Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems Research Program | PKG00022709 | Dec 02, 2010 | Jan 25, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58958 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
58958 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
58958 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
58958 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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