Transforming Freight Flow Data Collection
Agency: Department of Transportation
Assistance Listings
- 20.200 -- Highway Research and Development Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The 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
Eligible applicants
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
Public and nonprofit private entities (including State transportation departments, metropolitan planning organizations, and institutions of higher education)
Grantor contact information
Description
Paula Robinson
Transportation Specialist
Phone 202-366-2984
Federal Government
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 |
Link to additional information
Closed: September 19, 2017
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
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:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
August 1, 2017
Archive date:
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