Transit Safety Research - Pedestrian Collision Warning Pilot Project

The main objective of this pilot is to increase pedestrian/cyclist safety through demonstration of advanced pedestrian warning system on transit buses.FTA seeks applications to demonstrate innovative technologies that support the achievement of this objective.

The Federal Transit Administration’s

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(FTA) research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.

Safety is one of the U. S. DOT’s five Strategic Goals.

Under this goal, FTA has set forth the objective to improve safety by reducing transit-related injuries and fatalities.
Related Programs

Public Transportation Research

Department of Transportation


Agency: Department of Transportation

Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration

Estimated Funding: $400,000


Who's Eligible


Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA Notice of Funding Availability

Additional Information of 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.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13077_14664.html

Contact:
Roy Chen; 202-366-0462Program ManagerFederal Transit Administration Office of Research1200 New Jersey Ave., SE4th Floor - East Building - Rm E43-440Washington, DC 20590

Agency Email Description:
Roy Chen

Agency Email:
Royweishun.chen@dot.gov

Date Posted:
2012-06-08

Application Due Date:
2012-08-30

Archive Date:
2012-09-29



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