Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems (RTSCS) Research - Technology to Enforce Temporal Separation for Shared-Track Operations

ACTION: Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) on Technology to Enforce Temporal Separation for Shared-Track OperationsSUMMARY: FTA is seeking research proposals to study the Technology to Enforce Temporal Separation for Shared-Track Operations. FTA’s research activities are authorized by 49 USC 5312, Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects. The goal of this research program is to promote the research and development of new technologies that will improve the safety and efficiency of rail transit system operation in the United States. The research will include the evaluation of current PTC technology in the automatic enforcement of temporal separation of both freight and passenger trains in shared-track operations.DATES: An applicant must electronically submit a proposal to http://www.grants.gov by January 19, 2011 for consideration. All potential applicants are advised to begin the http://www.grants.gov registration process immediately, if they have not previously submitted Federal assistance applications through http://www.grants.gov, in order to be able to meet the deadline. FTA expects to award funds to successful contractor(s) through a cooperative agreement by February 19, 2011.