Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 09 RA 00010
Apply for DTFH61 09 RA 00010
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NETC Research Study 05 6 Employing Graphic Aided Dynamic Message Signs to Assist Elder Drivers Message Comprehension" 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 21, 2009 and posted on Aug 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2009. (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 $13,278.00 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).
- A sole source cooperative agreement with the University of Rhode Island is anticipated for this effort.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "NETC Research Study 05 6 Employing Graphic Aided Dynamic Message Signs to Assist Elder Drivers Message Comprehension," is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The purpose is to support completion of a specific New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) research study focused on improving how older (elder) drivers understand messages shown on Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), particularly through the use of graphics or graphic-aided sign designs. The work is intended to produce practical research findings that can help transportation agencies communicate roadway information more clearly and safely to an aging driving population.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The announcement indicates this is a sole-source action: FHWA is requesting an application specifically from the University of Rhode Island, and eligibility is effectively limited to that institution for this effort. Only one award is expected, reflecting the targeted nature of the project and the intent to partner with a single research performer to complete the study.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61 09 RA 00010 and is listed under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program. The posting date and creation date are both August 21, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2009, indicating a short application window consistent with a sole-source cooperative agreement request. The award ceiling is listed as $13,278 and the award floor as $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of award.
In practical terms, the research focus implied by the title is the evaluation and development of DMS messages that incorporate graphics to improve comprehension for older drivers. Dynamic Message Signs are used to convey time-sensitive information such as crashes ahead, lane closures, travel times, detours, weather hazards, and other safety or operational messages. Older drivers can face age-related changes in vision, processing speed, and divided attention, so the research likely centers on whether adding clear, standardized graphics to text-based DMS messages improves understanding, reduces reading time, and supports safer driving decisions. The outcome of this type of study typically includes recommendations on sign design, message formats, and possible guidelines that transportation agencies can adopt to make roadway communications more accessible and effective.
For applicants or stakeholders needing the full announcement and supporting details, an additional information link is referenced in the posting. The contact person listed for access issues is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-4211 and by email at Aimee.Drewry@dot,.gov (as written in the notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NETC Research Study 05 6 Employing Graphic Aided Dynamic Message Signs to Assist Elder Drivers Message Comprehension."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support completion of a specific New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) research study focused on improving how older (elder) drivers understand messages shown on Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), particularly through the use of graphics or graphic-aided sign designs.
What type of work is this funding intended to support?
The work is intended to produce practical research findings that can help transportation agencies communicate roadway information more clearly and safely to an aging driving population.
What are Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) in the context of this study?
Dynamic Message Signs are roadway signs used to convey time-sensitive information such as crashes ahead, lane closures, travel times, detours, weather hazards, and other safety or operational messages.
What is the main research focus implied by the announcement?
Based on the title and description, the study centers on evaluating and developing DMS messages that incorporate graphics to improve comprehension for older drivers.
Why is this research focused on older drivers?
The announcement notes that older drivers can face age-related changes in vision, processing speed, and divided attention. The research is aimed at determining whether graphic-aided DMS designs improve understanding and support safer driving decisions for this population.
What is the expected funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
Is this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement indicates this is a sole-source action. FHWA is requesting an application specifically from the University of Rhode Island, and eligibility is effectively limited to that institution for this effort.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected, consistent with the targeted, sole-source nature of the project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61 09 RA 00010.
What CFDA or Assistance Listing does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is August 21, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is September 4, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date of August 21, 2009 and the closing date of September 4, 2009, the application window was short, which is consistent with a sole-source cooperative agreement request.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $13,278.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of award.
What kinds of outcomes are typically expected from this type of research?
The description indicates outcomes would typically include recommendations on sign design, message formats, and possible guidelines that transportation agencies can adopt to make roadway communications more accessible and effective for older drivers.
Where can someone find the full announcement and supporting details?
The posting references an additional information link for the full announcement and supporting details.
Who is the contact person for access issues?
The contact listed is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 202-366-4211. Email: Aimee.Drewry@dot,.gov (as written in the notice).
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