# FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2022-015-tri-star-fy22-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-adas-for-transit/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343698

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $6.5 million in total. Applications closed on November 21, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2022-015-TRI-STAR |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 21, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $6.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.530 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Public transit agencies; Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)

## What the grant funds

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of up to $6.5 million for transit bus automation demonstration projects under the Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. § 5312 ). The notice seeks to fund demonstrations in two areas: (1) up to $5 million for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses and (2) up to $1.5 million for Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations. Selected projects will demonstrate transit bus automation technologies in real-world settings. The demonstrations will help establish the feasibility of ADAS and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations use cases and improve understanding of the impacts.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2022-015-TRI-STAR still open?

No. It closed on November 21, 2022.

### Who can apply for FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration?

DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration?

Closed November 21, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $6.5 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Public Transportation Innovation grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Academy of Sciences, Auburn University, The Ohio State University. The program made 112 awards worth $140 million in that time.