Transforming Freight Flow Data Collection
Agency: Department of Transportation
Assistance Listings
- 20.200 -- Highway Research and Development Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: September 19, 2017
Award details
- Expected project funding: $1,000,000
- Expected awards: 2
Award min.
$100,000
Award max.
$1,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:BTS-2017-02
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:Yes
- Funding instrument type:
- Procurement contract
- Cooperative agreement
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Science technology and other research and development
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: August 1, 2017
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 4
Summary
Jump to documentsThe Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) requires technical support to transform methods that collect and estimate freight flow data. To remain effective in measuring nationwide goods movements, it is important that Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) data collection methods and the techniques used to develop its derivative product, the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF), be transformed to leverage the continuously improving data collection technologies, and the availability of administrative data and other alternative data sources. Furthermore, the transformation is necessary to capture the many changes...
in the transportation sector with respect to logistics and supply chain, such as the growing number of the third-party logistics providers, distribution centers, and electronic shopping.
Eligibility
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
Additional information on eligibility
Public and nonprofit private entities (including State transportation departments, metropolitan planning organizations, and institutions of higher education)
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| BAA_questions_and_answers_00000003.pdf | BAA Questions and Answers 8/29/2017 | Aug 29, 2017 10:08 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: paula.robinson@dot.gov
Federal Government
Paula Robinson
Transportation Specialist
Phone 202-366-2984
