PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
(1) To foster innovation in public transit systems,
through local demonstrations of promising, but risky, new technologies
and service or operational concepts to provide information that can be
used nationally, wherever sound decisions are needed on how best to
improve service or reduce costs. The National Program emphasizes
advanced technology applications which complement private sector R&D,
enhancing the vitality, competitiveness and responsiveness of America's
industrial base so that it can better serve domestic needs and foster
export markets. (2) To address economic and social issues resulting from
human impacts on the environment, and develop risk assessment
methodologies, integrated assessments, and other analytical tools for
effective policy formulation. The program provides funds for assessing
and improving local transportation conditions through innovative
planning tools, assessing the condition of the transit industry, and
providing technical support in safety, security, and drug and alcohol
control. (3) To develop practical know-how for solving fundamental
industry-wide problems, such as how to accommodate the travel needs of
persons with disabilities, how to finance transit infrastructure
construction and maintenance, and how to meet requirements of the Clean
Air Act, and (4) To support development of information and technical
assistance to convey results of research, technology development and
innovative demonstrations for adaptation and local implementation.
ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. TRANSPORTATION;
- Urban Mass Transit;
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Other public institution/organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Other public institution/organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
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