Authorization: Section 105 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Division A of Public Law 110-432, (49 United States Code Section 20158).
Purpose: Facilitate the deployment of train control technologies, train control component technologies, processor-based technologies, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, rail integrity inspection systems, rail integrity warning systems, switch position indicators and monitors, remote control power switch technologies, track integrity circuit technologies, and other new or novel railroad safety technology.
Uses and Restrictions: Projects that that make train control technologies interoperable between railroad systems, accelerate the deployment of train control technology on high risk corridors such as those that have high volumes of hazardous materials shipments or over which commuter or passenger trains operate or benefit both passenger and freight safety and efficiency.Any proposed project that is merely an idea or a concept without prior proofs or tests to demonstrate its technical and scientific soundness will not be considered. Proposed technologies or methods must be practical and reduce risks associated with completing the deployment of the core PTC network by December 31, 2015.
Grant funds may not be used for lobbying or in direct support of litigation. Potential recipients should note these funds are awarded on project-by-project basis and are not block grants. The detailed focus areas are defined in the agency announcement.
The program has an 80/20 cost-sharing requirement.
Applicant Eligibility: Passenger and freight railroad carriers, railroad suppliers, and State and local governments. Applicants need not have developed plans required under subsection 20156(e)(2) of title 49, United States Code section 20157 of such title.
Priority will be given to applicants who have completed the plans required under subsection 20156(e)(2) of title 49, United States Code section 20157
Individuals are not eligible for these awards
Application Information: Applications must be received on or before the July 1, 2010 filing deadline. Selection announcements will be made on or around September 3, 2010. More detailed program information and grant applications instructions can be found on Grants.gov (http://grants.gov) under funding opportunity number RS-TEC-10-001.
Program Contact Information
| Dr. Mark Hartong | Mr. Dave Blackmore | |
| mark.hartong@dot.gov | david.blackmore@dot.gov | |
| 202-493-1332 | (219) 759-2818 |
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