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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Augmentation of Texas Department of Transportation I 35 Traveler Information During Construction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200 Highway Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2014 and posted on Aug 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Sole Source requirement with application eligibility limited to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Augmentation of Texas Department of Transportation I 35 Traveler Information During Construction opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH6114RA00017) was a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) cooperative agreement designed to improve how travelers receive timely, accurate information during major construction on Interstate 35 in Texas. The core goal was to work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop, evaluate, and test systems and applications that can deliver real-time updates about work zone activity, lane closures, traffic incidents, and the formation of queues. A key feature of the effort was its connection to Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communications, meaning the project was intended to support the broader national push toward connected transportation technologies that can improve safety, mobility (reduced delay and better traffic flow), and environmental performance (such as reduced idling and smoother traffic speeds that can lower emissions).
This grant was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project rather than a hands-off award. In practical terms, that usually means FHWA expected to collaborate with TxDOT on the technical direction, evaluation approach, and implementation choices as the work progressed, especially since the project involved testing and validation of traveler information tools and potentially integration with connected vehicle concepts.
Funding was set at a total of $2,000,000, with an award floor and ceiling both equal to $2,000,000, reflecting the intent to make a single fixed-size award rather than a range of possible award amounts. The announcement anticipated exactly one award. The program was associated with CFDA number 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program, and it included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning TxDOT was expected to contribute non-federal resources (funds and/or allowable in-kind contributions) toward the project consistent with the terms of the agreement.
Eligibility was explicitly limited to TxDOT because this was a sole source requirement. That means FHWA was not seeking proposals from a broad pool of applicants; instead, it was formally announcing its intent to partner only with TxDOT for this specific I-35 traveler information augmentation work. The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2014, with an application closing date of August 18, 2014, and it was later archived on September 17, 2014. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist, at 202-366-4255.
Overall, the opportunity centered on upgrading and validating real-time work zone and incident information delivery during I-35 construction, using methods aligned with V2I communications. The expected outcome was a set of tested, measurable tools and approaches that could help drivers and other roadway users make better decisions in and around work zones, reduce crash risk and congestion impacts from lane closures and queues, and support improved system performance during construction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Augmentation of Texas Department of Transportation I 35 Traveler Information During Construction."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH6114RA00017.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of award was it?
It was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. Here, that generally means FHWA expected to collaborate with TxDOT on items like technical direction, the evaluation approach, and implementation choices as the work progressed, especially because the project included testing and validation and potential integration with connected vehicle concepts.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core goal was to work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop, evaluate, and test systems and applications that deliver timely, accurate traveler information during major construction on Interstate 35 (I-35) in Texas.
What kinds of traveler information were targeted?
The effort focused on real-time updates related to work zone activity, lane closures, traffic incidents, and the formation of queues.
What geographic area or roadway did the project focus on?
The project focus was Interstate 35 (I-35) in Texas, specifically in the context of major construction activity.
How was this connected to V2I (Vehicle-to-Infrastructure) communications?
A key feature was its connection to V2I communications, meaning the project was intended to support the national push toward connected transportation technologies that can improve safety, mobility, and environmental performance.
What outcomes was FHWA aiming for?
The expected outcome was a set of tested, measurable tools and approaches to help drivers and other roadway users make better decisions in and around work zones, reduce crash risk and congestion impacts from lane closures and queues, and support improved system performance during construction.
How could this project improve safety?
By improving the timeliness and accuracy of information about work zones, lane closures, incidents, and queues, the project aimed to help reduce crash risk around construction areas.
How could this project improve mobility?
The project was aligned with improving mobility through reduced delay and better traffic flow, including mitigating congestion impacts from lane closures and queue formation during construction.
How could this project support environmental performance?
The opportunity description linked the work to environmental performance benefits such as reduced idling and smoother traffic speeds, which can lower emissions.
How much funding was available?
The total funding amount was $2,000,000.
Was there a funding range (minimum and maximum award)?
No. The award floor and award ceiling were both $2,000,000, indicating a single fixed-size award amount.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated exactly one award.
Was there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning TxDOT was expected to contribute non-federal resources (funds and/or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was explicitly limited to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Was this an open competitive solicitation?
No. It was a sole source requirement, meaning FHWA was not seeking proposals from a broad pool of applicants and instead announced its intent to partner only with TxDOT for this specific effort.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program was associated with CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 6, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was August 18, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 17, 2014.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directed people to contact Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist, at 202-366-4255.
What kinds of activities were included in the scope (based on the description)?
Based on the description, activities included developing, evaluating, and testing traveler information systems and applications, validating real-time information delivery about work zones and incidents, and supporting integration concepts aligned with V2I communications.
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