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FY 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation

Research Program

Applicant and Proposal Profile

Is this a resubmission due to an invalid/error message from FTA? Yes No

Section I. Applicant Information

Organization Legal Name:

FTA Recipient ID Number (if applicable):

Organization Chief Executive Officer:

(Name and Direct Phone Number)

Applicant Eligibility (select one): Transit Vehicle Manufacturer

Transit Vehicle Component Manufacturer

Provider of Public Transportation

For-Profit or Non-Profit Organization, or Consultant

State, City, or Local Government Entity

Research Consortium

Institution of Higher Education

Other

Project Location (select all that apply): Small Urban (50,000 to 199,999)

Large Urban (200,000 or greater)

Rural (less than 50,000)

Description of Organization:

Congressional Districts (Project Location)

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Congressional District

Section II. Project Information (NOFO Section 4)

About the Project

Project Title:

(Descriptive title of this project)

Project Executive Summary:

Which research areas will the project include? (select all that apply): Operator compartment design for safety and security

Operator visibility, mirrors, camera/monitor systems, and vulnerable road user (VRU) detection and avoidance

Operator health and comfort

Fare collection

Passenger safety, accessibility, experience, and universal design

Signage, announcements, and displays

System-level design

Standards and Policy

Prototype for retrofit application

Prototype for new bus application

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Section III. Evaluation Criteria (see NOFO Section 6)

*** Address each of the evaluation criteria as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.***

Demonstration of Transit Vehicle Design Experience

Demonstration of Understanding in Emerging Transit Needs and Solutions

Key Personnel Experience and Organizational Capacity

Program Implementation Strategy

Proposed Milestones (timeline)

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Timeline Item Description Timeline Item Date

Technical, Legal, and Financial Capacity

Planning and Partnerships

Financial Commitment

Matching Funds Amount:

Provide information on the source, type, availability, and supporting documentation.

Project Budget

Description QTY Federal Amount

Requested Local Match

Amount Total Cost Other Federal

Funds Other

Total:

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Project Scalability

Is Project Scope scalable? Yes No

If Yes, specify minimum Federal Funds necessary:

Provide explanation of scalability with specific references to the budget line items above:

Section IV. Additional Considerations (NOFO Section 6)

Benefits for Families and Communities

Will this project benefit families with young children? Yes No

If yes, describe how the project will improve access to jobs, healthcare facilities, recreational activities, and commercial activities or how the project will improve the quality of life, raise the standard of living, or enable fuller participation in the economy by families:

Safety and Accessibility

Will this project reduce fare evasion? Yes No

Will this project reduce crime? Yes No

Will this project improve accessibility? Yes No

If yes, describe the project elements.

Buy America

Will any new waiver of Buy America requirements be needed? Yes No

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If yes, please provide details.