This $4,669,080.00 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) will fund the procurement and installation of pedestrian detection and collision avoidance technology on the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada's (RTC Southern Nevada) fixed-route public transit vehicles. The purpose of this grant is to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists through real-time alerts and warnings to bus operators, providing them with enough time to react and avoid potential collisions. The expected outcomes include reduced accidents involving public transit vehicles and the ability for RTC Southern Nevada to collect data to identify areas needing additional infrastructure improvements, such as median fencing, bicycle lanes, or improved pedestrian crossings. This grant award, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, directly supports RTC Southern Nevada's efforts to enhance the safety and effectiveness of its regional transportation systems.
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