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This report provides information on Vehicle Assist and Automation (VAA) systems aimed to demonstrate the technical merits and feasibility of VAA applications in bus service. VAA systems enable lane-keeping and precision docking of transit vehicles and offer the opportunity to ...
FTA today announced the selection of The Ohio State University and Auburn University to receive up to $3 million in FY2016 funding though the Low and No-Emission Component Assessment Program.
The following definitions are used in the FTA's Shared Mobility frequently asked questions (FAQs). Many are based on TCRP Research Report #188: Shared Mobility and the Transformation of Public Transit.
Term Meaning Alternative Terms Bikesharing...In response to increasing interest from the transit industry in partnering with on-demand, shared mobility services such as ride-hailing companies, FTA has identified FAQs about funding eligibility under federal public transportation law for FTA grant programs, like the Urbanized Area and Rural...
Thanks to smart phone tools, web applications and innovations in public transportation technology, on-demand transportation solutions like bike-sharing, car-sharing, and demand-responsive bus and van services are on the rise. As the transit industry embraces partnerships with these on-demand...
WASHINGTON - Last week, FTA announced a $2.75 million opportunity for nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related infrastructure.
How should I enter information into the supplemental form?
An applicant reported that when they pasted text into a particular section of the supplemental form, the result was gibberish, so they attached a document containing the text that was intended to go in that section. This is an...
Grants will fund 19 technology-driven projects in local areas to fight congestion, increase connectivity and improve access to opportunity
Last week, FTA announced a $3 million opportunity for educational institutions to apply for funding to conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low- or no-emission components for use in transit buses.