Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 STA TRI
Apply for D2008 STA TRI
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Safe Transit In Shared Track Sites Analysis Research" 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 May 28, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments.
- nonprofits for profit companies Public Transit Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Safe Transit In Shared Track Sites Analysis Research opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number D2008 STA TRI) is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary research funding notice focused on improving safety where transit services operate on railroad corridors that are shared with other rail traffic. The core goal is to fund analysis and research that identifies the specific safety elements, operating practices, technical measures, and supporting documentation needed to justify a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waiver for shared-track operations. In practical terms, the work funded under this opportunity is meant to help a selected transit agency demonstrate that its shared-track arrangement can achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, what would otherwise be required under standard FRA regulatory expectations.
The funding is provided through one or more cooperative agreements, which typically means the FTA expects to be actively involved in the project as it progresses, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The total estimated funding available is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making the opportunity more accessible to applicants that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute. The CFDA listing is 20.514, Public Transportation Research, and the activity category is Transportation.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, and city or township governments. The notice also indicates eligibility for nonprofit and for-profit companies and public transit agencies, reflecting the applied, implementation-oriented nature of the work. Even though the short description highlights proposals from private entities, the eligibility language makes clear that a range of public-sector and academic organizations can also be involved, either as lead applicants or as partners, depending on how proposals are structured.
The timeline for the opportunity is centered in mid-2008: it was posted and created on May 28, 2008, with an application closing date of June 30, 2008, and an archive date of July 30, 2008. Because it is archived, the listing serves mainly as a record of the solicitation rather than an open competition; however, it still provides a useful snapshot of FTA priorities related to shared-track safety research and the kinds of deliverables the agency was seeking at the time.
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. Applicants needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically were directed to contact Terrell Williams, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, at 202-366-0232, located at 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. The solicitation references an additional information link titled "Notice for Request for Applications (RFA D2008 STA TRI)," which would contain the detailed technical scope, required proposal contents, evaluation criteria, and expected deliverables tied to supporting an FRA waiver and validating safety equivalency for shared-track operations at the selected transit agency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Safe Transit In Shared Track Sites Analysis Research (D2008 STA TRI)
What is the Safe Transit In Shared Track Sites Analysis Research opportunity?
This is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary research funding notice focused on improving safety at locations where transit services operate on railroad corridors shared with other rail traffic. The opportunity is titled "Safe Transit In Shared Track Sites Analysis Research" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number D2008 STA TRI.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core goal is to fund analysis and research that identifies the safety elements, operating practices, technical measures, and supporting documentation needed to justify a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waiver for shared-track operations. In practical terms, the funded work is intended to help a selected transit agency show that its shared-track arrangement can achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, what would otherwise be expected under standard FRA regulatory expectations.
What kinds of outcomes or deliverables is the FTA looking for?
Based on the notice summary, the work is expected to produce analysis and research outputs that support an FRA waiver justification for shared-track operations. This includes identifying specific safety elements, operating practices, technical measures, and the documentation needed to validate safety equivalency (or better) for the shared-track arrangement at the selected transit agency. The detailed scope and required deliverables were referenced as being in the "Notice for Request for Applications (RFA D2008 STA TRI)."
How is this award funded (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through one or more cooperative agreements. A cooperative agreement typically means the FTA expects to be actively involved as the project progresses, rather than simply providing funding with minimal involvement.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 20.514, Public Transportation Research.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Transportation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, and city or township governments. The notice also indicates eligibility for nonprofit and for-profit companies and public transit agencies.
Does this opportunity allow private entities to apply?
Yes. The notice indicates eligibility for nonprofit and for-profit companies, and the short description highlights proposals from private entities. At the same time, the eligibility language also includes public-sector and academic organizations.
Can public agencies or universities participate?
Yes. The eligibility language includes state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as county, state, and city/township governments.
Is the opportunity still open for applications?
No. The listing is archived. The application closing date was June 30, 2008, and the archive date is July 30, 2008. As an archived opportunity, it primarily serves as a record of the solicitation rather than an open competition.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted/created on May 28, 2008. The application closing date was June 30, 2008. The archive date was July 30, 2008.
What problem area does the research focus on?
The research focuses on safety in shared-track environments, specifically where transit services operate on railroad corridors that are shared with other rail traffic.
What is the connection to an FRA waiver?
The funded work is intended to identify and document the safety elements and supporting evidence needed to justify an FRA waiver for shared-track operations, demonstrating safety equivalency (or better) compared to typical FRA regulatory expectations.
Where can applicants find the full announcement or technical details?
The solicitation references an additional information link titled "Notice for Request for Applications (RFA D2008 STA TRI)." That referenced notice would contain the detailed technical scope, required proposal contents, evaluation criteria, and expected deliverables.
Who should be contacted for questions or if the announcement is not accessible electronically?
Applicants were directed to contact Terrell Williams, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, at 202-366-0232, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
What type of project approach does the opportunity suggest (research vs. implementation)?
The notice frames the work as applied analysis and research meant to support real-world shared-track operations and the documentation needed for an FRA waiver, reflecting an implementation-oriented focus tied to a selected transit agency.
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