This $5 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration supports the National Academy of Sciences' Transportation Research Board in managing the Transit Cooperative Research Program for fiscal year 2021 through 2026. The Transportation Research Board will identify high priority transit research topics, convene expert panels to oversee research contracts, and administer the program. Key activities include soliciting problem statements,...
This $6,716,026 Cooperative Agreement award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) supports the activities of the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) conducted by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The objective of the TCRP is to identify and prioritize transit research and development needs, facilitate collaboration among various transit stakeholders, and disseminate research findings to improve public...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530), supports the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) conducted by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The TCRP aims to identify transit research needs, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and disseminate findings to improve public transportation practices and performance. The $6,891,389 award, spanning August 2024 to July 2029,...
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) received a $3,079,430 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531). The goal of this multi-year award is to establish a new transit standards program for the public transportation industry. Key activities include: 1) Conducting an industry needs survey to identify focus areas for new or updated standards,...
The Center for Transportation and the Environment, Inc. (CTE) was awarded a $17,284,165 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530). The purpose of this award is to operate and maintain a program to conduct research related to zero-emission transit bus development and commercialization, in order to advance the zero-emission bus industry. Key activities include facilitating...
This $500,000.00 Project Grant award, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313), is intended to attract research proposals that improve safety and performance in railroad systems. The objective of this program is to foster long-range enhancement of railroad safety, performance, and technological innovation through research and development across areas such as safety, environmental impact, human factors, rolling stock,...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) provides $17,284,165 to Calstart, Inc., a national non-profit focused on accelerating clean transportation technology. The purpose of this project is to research and assess the barriers to adoption for zero-emission transit buses, encompassing the investigation of enabling technologies, workforce constraints, supply chain issues, and other factors...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,710,239.44 cooperative agreement to the Community Transportation Association of America under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development federal grant program (CFDA 20.531) for the period of April 2, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The award supports the National Center for Mobility Management II Year 3 to provide technical assistance and training to increase transportation options and access to services for...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award of $3,250,723 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) supports the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) Technical Assistance Center operated by the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association, Inc. (NVTMA). The funding will be used to cover staff salaries, hire subject matter experts, and deliver training,...
This $2,500,000 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531), supports the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC). The CCAM-TAC, operated by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), provides technical assistance and training to build mobility management capacity, strengthen the mobility management field, and encourage the...