OpportunityTitle: Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are State or local governments, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) representing a population of over 200,000, or other political subdivisions of a State or local government (such as publicly owned toll or port authorities), or a multijurisdictional group or consortia of research institutions or academic institutions. Partnership with the private sector or public agencies, including multimodal and multijurisdictional entities, research institutions, organizations representing transportation and technology leaders, or other transportation stakeholders is encouraged. Typically, a consortium is a meaningful arrangement with all members involved in planning the overall direction of the group&#8217;s activities and participating in most aspects of the group; the consortium is a long-term relationship intended to last the full life of the grant.  Any application submitted by a sole research or academic institution and that is not part of a consortium will not be considered for selection.  Awards will be either Cooperative Agreements orAllocations to State Departments of Transportations.
Description: The DOT hereby requests applications to result in awards to eligible entities to develop model deployment sites for large scale installation and operation of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, and infrastructure return on investment. These model deployments are expected to provide benefits in the form of:&#8226;reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries;&#8226;reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time reliability;&#8226;reduced transportation-related emissions;&#8226;optimized multimodal system performance;&#8226;improved access to transportation alternatives, including for underserved populations;&#8226;public access to real time integrated traffic, transit, and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions;&#8226;cost savings to transportation agencies, businesses, and the traveling public; or&#8226;other benefits to transportation users and the general public.This competitive advanced transportation and congestion management technologies deployment grant program will promote the use of innovative transportation solutions. The deployment of these technologies will provide Congress and DOT with valuable real life data and feedback to inform future decision making.The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will host an Informational Session regarding this Funding Opportunity focused on the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative. This session will be conducted as a virtual forum and will focus on specific topics to help potential applicants gather additional information and ask specific questions. Participation in this session is not mandatory in order to submit an application under this solicitation. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information regarding this specific funding opportunity. DATE: 3/29/2016TIME: 1:00 pm Eastern TimeINFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e4x9x0mcr0a/event/registration.html
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Rick Murray (rick.murray@dot.gov)
GrantorContactText: Rick Murray &lt;br/&gt;Agreement Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-366-4250
CloseDateExplanation: Applications Due by 06/24/2016 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time through www.Grants.gov