Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 16 RA 00006
Apply for DTFH61 16 RA 00006
- The DOT-FHWA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Future Interstate Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2016 and posted on Apr 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,745,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Future Interstate Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61 16 RA 00006) is a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA) cooperative agreement created to carry out a specific requirement in Section 6021 of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Congress directed the Secretary of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to perform a national-level study focused on the long-term future of the Interstate Highway System. In practical terms, this is an earmark-style opportunity intended to fund one major study effort rather than support a broad, competitive pool of unrelated projects.
The purpose of the study is to identify what it will take to upgrade and restore the Interstate System so it continues to function as a premier national transportation network under 21st-century conditions. That includes responding to increasing travel demand, evolving freight movement patterns, demographic shifts, and changing expectations for safety, reliability, resilience, and system performance. The work is meant to look beyond routine maintenance and consider the strategic actions necessary to keep the Interstates aligned with modern needs, including where the system may need to expand, be modernized, or be redesigned to handle new pressures and uses.
A central deliverable is a set of specific recommendations on how to upgrade the Interstate System. The FAST Act language emphasizes that the study should address (1) features and standards, meaning the design and operational expectations the Interstate System should meet going forward; (2) capacity needs, meaning where and how much additional throughput may be required for passenger travel and freight; (3) application of technologies, which can include emerging operational tools and innovations that improve safety, traffic management, infrastructure condition monitoring, and overall system efficiency; and (4) intergovernmental roles, clarifying how responsibilities and coordination should be shared among federal, state, and other governmental partners. The study is also expected to identify any needed revisions to laws or regulations that would help enable the recommended upgrades, acknowledging that institutional or legal barriers can be as important as engineering constraints.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a cooperative agreement under the Transportation activity category, with CFDA number 20.200. The awarding agency is DOT-FHWA. The opportunity category is labeled as an earmark, which aligns with the statutory direction that DOT enter into an agreement with TRB/NAS for this work. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, but the description makes clear that the intended partner is TRB of NAS. The posting and creation dates are April 27, 2016, and the closing date is June 26, 2016. The award ceiling is $4,745,000, and the opportunity anticipates a single award, reflecting that the goal is to fund one comprehensive national study rather than multiple smaller awards.
In short, this grant opportunity funds a congressionally mandated, one-award research effort led through TRB/NAS to produce actionable, policy-relevant recommendations for modernizing the Interstate System, covering physical upgrades, standards and capacity planning, technology adoption, and governance and regulatory changes needed to keep the system effective for future decades.
Future Interstate Study (DTFH61 16 RA 00006) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Future Interstate Study grant opportunity?
The Future Interstate Study is a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA) cooperative agreement opportunity created to carry out a specific requirement in Section 6021 of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. It is intended to support a national-level study focused on the long-term future of the Interstate Highway System.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61 16 RA 00006.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 20.200.
What is the opportunity category and what does that imply?
The opportunity category is labeled as an earmark. In practical terms, this indicates an earmark-style opportunity intended to fund one major, congressionally directed study effort rather than a broad, competitive pool of unrelated projects.
Who directed that this study be conducted?
Congress directed the Secretary of Transportation, through the FAST Act (Section 6021), to enter into an agreement with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to perform this national-level study.
Who is the intended partner or lead organization for the study?
The description makes clear that the intended partner is the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
Is this opportunity meant to fund multiple projects or one project?
It anticipates a single award. The intent is to fund one comprehensive national study rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the primary purpose of the Future Interstate Study?
The purpose is to identify what it will take to upgrade and restore the Interstate System so it continues to function as a premier national transportation network under 21st-century conditions, including changing travel demand, freight patterns, demographics, and expectations for safety, reliability, resilience, and system performance.
What kinds of future conditions is the study expected to consider?
The study is meant to consider increasing travel demand, evolving freight movement patterns, demographic shifts, and changing expectations related to safety, reliability, resilience, and overall system performance.
Is the study focused on routine maintenance of the Interstate System?
No. The work is meant to look beyond routine maintenance and focus on strategic actions needed to keep the Interstate System aligned with modern needs, including where it may need to expand, be modernized, or be redesigned.
What are the main topic areas the FAST Act emphasizes for the study?
The FAST Act language emphasizes that the study should address: (1) features and standards; (2) capacity needs; (3) application of technologies; and (4) intergovernmental roles.
What does "features and standards" mean in the context of this study?
It refers to the design and operational expectations the Interstate System should meet going forward.
What does "capacity needs" mean in the context of this study?
It refers to where and how much additional throughput may be required for both passenger travel and freight movement.
What does "application of technologies" mean in the context of this study?
It refers to the use of emerging operational tools and innovations that can improve safety, traffic management, infrastructure condition monitoring, and overall system efficiency.
What does "intergovernmental roles" mean in the context of this study?
It refers to clarifying how responsibilities and coordination should be shared among federal, state, and other governmental partners.
Is the study expected to address laws or regulations?
Yes. The study is expected to identify any needed revisions to laws or regulations that would help enable the recommended upgrades, recognizing that legal or institutional barriers can be as important as engineering constraints.
What is the central deliverable expected from this effort?
A central deliverable is a set of specific recommendations on how to upgrade the Interstate System.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed under the Transportation activity category.
What is the award ceiling for this cooperative agreement?
The award ceiling is $4,745,000.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
What are the posting and creation dates for the opportunity?
The posting and creation dates are April 27, 2016.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The closing date is June 26, 2016.
What is listed for eligibility, and how is it clarified?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. However, the description indicates the intended partner is TRB of NAS due to the statutory direction in the FAST Act.
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