OpportunityTitle: Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Unrestricted.   Public entities (e.g., transit agencies, state and local governments); universities, nonprofit organizations; for profit companies   Eligible recipients include State and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for-profit organizations.    All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service).  Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems.    All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service).  Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems.
Description: Protect the Environment and Promote Energy Independence is one of FTA&#146;s five Strategic Research Goals. Under this goal, FTA has set forth objectives to provide leadership in responding to the impact of climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. FTA seeks applications to create a compendium of strategies for transit agencies to reduce the GHG intensity of their services. The compendium will serve as a central information point, as well as a useful handbook to transit managers in planning and decision-making. Please refer to the full announcement for description and application requirements
GrantorContactEmailDescription: United States Department of Transportation / Federal Transit Administration
GrantorContactText: Jarrett Stoltzfus; 202-493-0361 &lt;br/&gt;Transportation Program Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Federal Transit Administration  &lt;br/&gt;Office of Technology &lt;br/&gt;1200 New Jersey Ave., SE &lt;br/&gt;4th Floor - East Building - Rm E43-436 &lt;br/&gt;Washington, DC 20590