Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 11 RA 00005
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse" 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 Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,796,320.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,796,320.00 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).
- Not for profit organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), offered a discretionary funding opportunity to support a single organization in operating a National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse through a cooperative agreement. The clearinghouse is meant to serve as a national hub for practical, research-informed information that helps communities make walking and bicycling safer and easier to use as everyday transportation. This effort is tied to Congressional direction in SAFETEA-LU (Section 1411(b)) and related House conference report language, which authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to fund an organization to run a clearinghouse focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety, education, and the spread of effective strategies.
The core responsibilities described for the award recipient are straightforward but broad in scope: operate the national clearinghouse, develop information and educational programs related to pedestrian activity and cycling, and disseminate techniques and strategies that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. In practice, that implies building and maintaining a central, public-facing resource that gathers and shares proven countermeasures, planning and design approaches, safety program ideas, and educational materials that can be used by local and state agencies, advocates, practitioners, and the general public. DOT leadership at the time emphasized that walking and bicycling should be considered in all transportation projects, and this clearinghouse was positioned as a way to help communities turn that policy priority into on-the-ground safety and convenience improvements.
This cooperative agreement was intended to replace the then-existing national pedestrian and bicycle clearinghouse, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), signaling a transition to a new supported operator while keeping the national support function in place. The funding instrument type matters because a cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, meaning FHWA would likely work closely with the recipient on priorities, deliverables, and implementation.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011, with an application deadline of March 2, 2011, and an archive date of April 1, 2011. FHWA expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $1,796,320. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program was associated with CFDA number 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program), and it fell under the transportation activity category.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations (listed as "Not for profit organizations" under eligibility information), with the opportunity category indicating discretionary funding and the eligible applicants field noting "Others" with clarification provided in the eligibility text. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Karen Marshall, Contract Specialist, reachable at 202-366-6010 or Karen.Marshall@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of this FHWA funding opportunity?
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), offered a discretionary funding opportunity to support a single organization in operating a National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is intended to serve as a national hub for practical, research-informed information to help communities make walking and bicycling safer and easier as everyday transportation.
What is being funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity funded the operation of a National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse through a cooperative agreement. The selected organization would be responsible for running the clearinghouse, developing information and educational programs related to pedestrian activity and cycling, and disseminating techniques and strategies that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
FHWA expected to make one award.
What is the estimated funding amount and maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling were both listed as $1,796,320.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, meaning FHWA would likely work closely with the recipient on priorities, deliverables, and implementation.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement implies FHWA would likely have substantial involvement during the project, including coordination on priorities, deliverables, and implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction.
What are the main responsibilities of the organization selected for the award?
The core responsibilities described were: (1) operate the national clearinghouse, (2) develop information and educational programs related to pedestrian activity and cycling, and (3) disseminate techniques and strategies that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
What kinds of information and materials was the clearinghouse expected to provide?
In practice, the clearinghouse was described as a central, public-facing resource that gathers and shares proven countermeasures, planning and design approaches, safety program ideas, and educational materials. These resources would be intended for local and state agencies, advocates, practitioners, and the general public.
Who was the intended audience for the clearinghouse?
The clearinghouse was positioned to support local and state agencies, advocates, practitioners, and the general public with practical, research-informed information related to walking and bicycling safety and everyday use.
How does this effort relate to federal law and congressional direction?
The effort was tied to Congressional direction in SAFETEA-LU (Section 1411(b)) and related House conference report language. This direction authorized the Secretary of Transportation to fund an organization to run a clearinghouse focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety, education, and dissemination of effective strategies.
Was this opportunity intended to replace an existing clearinghouse?
Yes. The cooperative agreement was intended to replace the then-existing national pedestrian and bicycle clearinghouse, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), indicating a transition to a new supported operator while maintaining the national support function.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What was the opportunity category?
The opportunity was described as discretionary funding.
What was the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program).
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It fell under the transportation activity category.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations (listed as "Not for profit organizations" under eligibility information). The eligible applicants field noted "Others," with clarification provided in the eligibility text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 2, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 1, 2011.
What policy priority did DOT leadership emphasize in connection with this clearinghouse?
DOT leadership emphasized that walking and bicycling should be considered in all transportation projects, and the clearinghouse was positioned as a way to help communities turn that priority into on-the-ground safety and convenience improvements.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for questions?
The listed point of contact was Karen Marshall, Contract Specialist. She could be reached at 202-366-6010 or Karen.Marshall@dot.gov.
What was the overall intent of the clearinghouse described in the opportunity?
The clearinghouse was meant to function as a national hub for practical, research-informed information and education, supporting the spread of effective safety strategies and helping communities make walking and bicycling safer and easier for everyday transportation.
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