The 324 US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is making funds available to existing and potential multi-state organisations and other agencies engaged in corridor transportation activities for participation in the Multi-state Corridor Operations and Management (MCOM) Program authorised by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
The purpose of the investment is to promote regional cooperation, planning, and shared project implementation for programs and projects to improve multimodal transportation system management and operations. A total of US$7 million is available, which will be provided to cover a maximum of 80 percent of proposed program/project costs. Multiple awards are possible, but not guaranteed.
Since the MCOM program is funded by the USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) research program, eligible activities include research, operational testing, evaluation, technology transfer, and limited pre-deployment support for innovative strategies and technologies intended to improve corridor safety and operational performance, enhance economic competitiveness, improve sustainability by reducing energy use and harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance livability.
Examples of the types of multimodal activities that could be supported through the MCOM program include improvements in corridor planning and analysis, performance monitoring and management, low emission zones, eco-lanes for alternative fuel vehicles, efficient and safe movement of freight, data sharing, traveller information, response to major traffic incidents adverse weather/emergencies, and electronic fee and fare payments. The Department is also particularly interested in programs and projects that support, extend, or complement ongoing ITS program initiatives.
A multi-agency team will evaluate applications based on criteria such as overall effectiveness, multimodal focus, transferability, cost-effectiveness, organisational structure and commitments, support for ITS program initiatives, funding leverage, and past performance related to ITS deployment. USDOT says funds may be awarded to one or multiple projects, and urges agencies to apply before the 2 April deadline.
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The purpose of the investment is to promote regional cooperation, planning, and shared project implementation for programs and projects to improve multimodal transportation system management and operations. A total of US$7 million is available, which will be provided to cover a maximum of 80 percent of proposed program/project costs. Multiple awards are possible, but not guaranteed.
Since the MCOM program is funded by the USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) research program, eligible activities include research, operational testing, evaluation, technology transfer, and limited pre-deployment support for innovative strategies and technologies intended to improve corridor safety and operational performance, enhance economic competitiveness, improve sustainability by reducing energy use and harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance livability.
Examples of the types of multimodal activities that could be supported through the MCOM program include improvements in corridor planning and analysis, performance monitoring and management, low emission zones, eco-lanes for alternative fuel vehicles, efficient and safe movement of freight, data sharing, traveller information, response to major traffic incidents adverse weather/emergencies, and electronic fee and fare payments. The Department is also particularly interested in programs and projects that support, extend, or complement ongoing ITS program initiatives.
A multi-agency team will evaluate applications based on criteria such as overall effectiveness, multimodal focus, transferability, cost-effectiveness, organisational structure and commitments, support for ITS program initiatives, funding leverage, and past performance related to ITS deployment. USDOT says funds may be awarded to one or multiple projects, and urges agencies to apply before the 2 April deadline.
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