Opportunity Information: Apply for FR STP 16 001
Apply for FR STP 16 001
- The DOT-FRA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 Surface Transportation Program (STP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2016 and posted on Apr 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 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 $3,600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY16 Surface Transportation Program (STP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FR STP 16 001) was a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation notice administered through DOT-FRA, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. It was posted on April 11, 2016, created the same day, and closed on April 21, 2016. The opportunity fell under the transportation activity category (CFDA 20.314) and listed an award ceiling of $3,600,000. The eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that the detailed eligibility rules would be clarified in the accompanying eligibility text in the full notice.
At its core, STP is described as a flexible funding source that states and local governments can apply to a wide range of surface transportation needs. The program is designed to support projects that preserve and improve conditions and performance across the federal-aid transportation network, including work on federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels. It can also be used on any public road and supports investments that broaden mobility beyond vehicles, such as pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. In addition, STP funds can be used for transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals, reinforcing the program's role as a multi-modal funding tool rather than a highway-only program.
This specific FY16 opportunity centers on the transfer and use of STP funds for a rail station project that improves intermodal connectivity. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the transfer of funds because the project was framed as directly advancing intermodal integration, meaning it would make transfers between intercity transportation services and local transit networks more efficient. A key stated benefit was improved access to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from the station, highlighting a focus on smoother passenger connections between modes rather than a single-mode facility upgrade.
The funds were intended to be used to construct a new Schenectady Station building, generally on the same footprint as the existing station. Alongside the building replacement, the scope included associated site work and pedestrian connections to transit. In practical terms, that means the grant was aimed not just at a structure, but at the surrounding access environment that determines how easily riders can walk between the station and local transit services. The overall theme of the opportunity is using STP flexibility to fund a station and access improvements that strengthen the station's role as a transfer point within a broader regional transportation network.
FY16 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant (FR STP 16 001) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the FY16 Surface Transportation Program (STP) grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR STP 16 001.
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) notice administered through DOT-FRA (the Federal Railroad Administration).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted, created, and closed?
It was posted on April 11, 2016, created on April 11, 2016, and closed on April 21, 2016.
What activity category and CFDA number were associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under the transportation activity category and listed CFDA 20.314.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling was $3,600,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that detailed eligibility requirements would be clarified in the eligibility text of the full notice.
What is the Surface Transportation Program (STP) in general terms?
STP is described as a flexible funding source that states and local governments can apply to a wide range of surface transportation needs.
What kinds of transportation assets can STP support?
STP is designed to support projects that preserve and improve conditions and performance across the federal-aid transportation network, including federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels. It can also be used on any public road.
Does STP support non-vehicle mobility projects like walking and biking?
Yes. The program description notes that STP supports investments that broaden mobility beyond vehicles, including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Can STP funds be used for transit projects?
Yes. STP funds can be used for transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals, reflecting STP's multi-modal nature.
What was the central purpose of this specific FY16 STP opportunity?
This FY16 opportunity centered on the transfer and use of STP funds for a rail station project intended to improve intermodal connectivity.
What does "intermodal connectivity" mean in the context provided?
In this notice, intermodal connectivity refers to making transfers between intercity transportation services and local transit networks more efficient, strengthening the station's role as a transfer point within a broader regional transportation network.
Which agency approved the transfer of STP funds for this rail-related project?
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the transfer of funds.
Why were STP funds approved for transfer to a rail station project?
The transfer was approved because the project was framed as directly advancing intermodal integration, improving connections between intercity transportation services and local transit.
What specific connectivity benefit was highlighted in the opportunity description?
A key stated benefit was improved access to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from the station, emphasizing smoother passenger connections between modes.
What project was the funding intended to support?
The funds were intended to be used to construct a new Schenectady Station building.
Where would the new station building be constructed relative to the existing station?
The new Schenectady Station building was planned generally on the same footprint as the existing station.
Besides the station building itself, what additional work was included in the intended scope?
The scope included associated site work and pedestrian connections to transit, reflecting an emphasis on the surrounding access environment and how riders move between the station and local transit services.
Was this opportunity focused only on a single facility upgrade, or on broader access improvements?
It was aimed at more than a structure replacement. The description emphasizes station construction along with site work and pedestrian connections designed to improve transfers and access to transit.
What overall theme or rationale ties the project scope together?
The overall theme is using STP flexibility to fund a station and access improvements that strengthen intermodal transfers and the station's function within a broader regional transportation network.
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