Real-Time Transit Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Condition Assessment Demonstration Program

Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration

20.530 -- Public Transportation Innovation

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Real-Time Transit Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Condition Assessment Demonstration Program. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $1.25 Million Public Transportation Innovation funds to projects that demonstrate innovative, effective approaches, practices, partnerships, and technologies that enhance public transportation effectiveness, increase efficiency, expand quality, promote safety, and improve the traveler’s experience.

FTA is seeking applications for demonstration projects that deploy cutting edge technologies to provide real-time assessment of transit infrastructure and rolling stock conditions. The major goals of this program are to enhance asset management of infrastructure and safety through innovative technologies and allow a more effective way for transit agencies to assess, detect, monitor and track deficiencies and defects related to transit infrastructure.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

County governments
City or township governments
State governments

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

To be eligible for funding under this notice, applicants must demonstrate that the proposed project is supported by a lead applicant in partnership with one or more strategic partner(s) with a substantial interest and involvement in the project. The lead applicant must have the ability to carry out the proposed agreement and procurements with strategic partners in compliance with its respective State and local laws. FTA may determine that any named strategic partner in the proposal is a key party and make any award conditional upon the participation of that key party. An application must clearly identify the eligible lead applicant and all project partners on the team. Eligible lead applicants must be one of the listed entities prescribed below. Additionally, project partners and subrecipients under this program may include, but are not limited to: Public Transportation Systems; Private for profit and not-for-profit organizations, including technology system manufacturers; State or local government entities; Other organizations that may contribute to the success of the project team including consultants, research consortia or not-for-profit industry organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Grantor contact information

Description

Sam Yimer General Engineer, Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation (TRI) (202) 366-1321.

Email

samuel.yimer@dot.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Fed_Register_2020-11129.pdf	Federal Register	May 26, 2020 11:08 PM UTC
tir-supplemental-form-2020.pdf	FTA Supplemental Form	May 26, 2020 11:06 PM UTC

Link to additional information

NOFO FTA

Archived: August 16, 2020

Application process

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Award

$1,250,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$1,250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

FTA-2020-013-TRI-TIR

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Transportation

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 26, 2020

Archive date:

August 16, 2020