FTA BAA: Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, Mobility

9/23/2026

USDOT FTA

FTA has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) soliciting concept papers for applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States.

Solutions will:

  • Reduce deployment risks
  • Improve safety
  • Lower operating costs
  • Enhance the benefits and accessibility of public transportation
  • Facilitate domestic transit manufacturing

For priority consideration, concept papers must be received by October 19.

For more information and instructions on how to submit a concept paper, visit SAM.gov Broad Agency Announcement

For questions, contact tennile.palmer.ctr@dot.gov.