Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 CEM LRV TRI
Apply for D2008 CEM LRV TRI
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Collision Safety Improvement for Light Rail Vehicles Operating in Shared Right of Way Street Environments" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.514 Public Transportation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 15, 2008 and posted on Feb 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- For Profit companies Non Profits Public Transit Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, issued a discretionary research grant opportunity titled "Collision Safety Improvement for Light Rail Vehicles Operating in Shared Right of Way Street Environments." The goal of this opportunity was to fund practical, retrofit-focused work that improves how existing light rail vehicles (LRVs) perform in street-running or mixed-traffic environments where trains share space with cars, trucks, and pedestrians. Specifically, FTA sought proposals that would lead to one or more cooperative agreements supporting the identification and development of innovative structural solutions or collision energy management (CEM) designs, along with related technologies, that can be added to LRVs already in service. The core safety outcomes emphasized were reducing injuries to pedestrians and occupants of street vehicles in the event of a collision, while also reducing the likelihood of LRV derailment during such impacts.
This funding opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number D2008 CEM LRV TRI and falls under the transportation activity category, with assistance listed under CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research). The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government anticipated active involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The estimated total funding available was $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). No cost sharing or matching funds were required, lowering the barrier for eligible applicants to propose research, design, prototyping, analysis, or other development efforts aligned with the program goals.
Eligibility was geared toward public-sector and publicly affiliated organizations. Eligible applicant types included city or township governments, county governments, and state governments, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also references additional eligible groups in the full announcement and notes participation from for-profit companies, nonprofits, and public transit agencies within the eligibility information, suggesting that while FTA was requesting proposals from public entities, the actual project teams could reasonably include a mix of partners such as universities, transit operators, and private-sector technical firms, depending on the structure allowed in the full solicitation.
The timeline for the opportunity reflects a 2008 competitive cycle. The opportunity was posted and created on February 15, 2008, with an original and current closing date of April 11, 2008. The archive date was May 11, 2008, indicating the solicitation is no longer open but remains available as a historical reference for the type of work FTA sought to fund.
For applicants or interested parties needing support accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Roy Chen, Engineer, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Technology, located at 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 4th Floor, East Building, Room E43-440, Washington, DC 20590. The contact phone number provided was (202) 366-0462.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this FTA grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "Collision Safety Improvement for Light Rail Vehicles Operating in Shared Right of Way Street Environments."
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), issued the opportunity.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal was to fund practical, retrofit-focused work that improves how existing light rail vehicles (LRVs) perform in street-running or mixed-traffic environments where LRVs share space with cars, trucks, and pedestrians.
What kinds of environments were targeted by this research funding?
The focus was on street-running or mixed-traffic "shared right of way" street environments where LRVs operate in close proximity to road vehicles and pedestrians.
Was the focus on new rail vehicles or existing vehicles already in service?
The emphasis was on improvements that can be added to LRVs already in service, with a practical and retrofit-focused orientation.
What types of technical approaches was FTA seeking?
FTA sought proposals leading to the identification and development of innovative structural solutions or collision energy management (CEM) designs, along with related technologies, that can be added to in-service LRVs.
What safety outcomes did FTA emphasize?
The core outcomes emphasized were: (1) reducing injuries to pedestrians and occupants of street vehicles in the event of a collision, and (2) reducing the likelihood of LRV derailment during impacts.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was D2008 CEM LRV TRI.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the transportation activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing was under CFDA 20.514, Public Transportation Research.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
It means the federal government anticipated active involvement during the project, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $250,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $250,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Were matching funds or cost sharing required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What kinds of project work were considered in-scope?
Based on the description, projects could align with research, design, prototyping, analysis, or other development efforts that support retrofit solutions improving collision safety performance for in-service LRVs operating in shared street environments.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was geared toward public-sector and publicly affiliated organizations, including city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Could project teams include partners such as transit agencies, nonprofits, or for-profit companies?
The listing references additional eligible groups in the full announcement and notes participation from for-profit companies, nonprofits, and public transit agencies within the eligibility information. This suggests teams could reasonably include a mix of partners (for example, universities, transit operators, and private-sector technical firms), depending on what the full solicitation allowed.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (created) on February 15, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was April 11, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was May 11, 2008, indicating the solicitation is no longer open and is available as a historical reference.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed contact was Roy Chen, Engineer, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Technology.
What contact details were provided for assistance?
Phone: (202) 366-0462. Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 4th Floor, East Building, Room E43-440, Washington, DC 20590.
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