Advanced Travel Forecasting Procedures Program
| Year | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization | 0 | $2.625 M | $2.626 M | $2.625 M | $2.625 M |
Program Purpose
Assist State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations in implementing the Advanced ravel Forecasting Procedures Program (TRANSIMS), developing TRANSIMS application methods and providing training and technical assistance.
Statutory References
SAFETEA-LU Section: 5512
Funding
Funded by set-aside from Surface Transportation Research funds authorized in 5101(a)(1). The program may allocate up to 75% of available funds to State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for the implementation of TRANSIMS. The Federal share of the cost of activities is 50%.
Program Contents
The Program shall:
- Provide funding to State DOTs and MPOs to implement TRANSIMS.
- Develop methods to demonstrate a wide range of TRANSIMS applications.
- Provide training and technical assistance for the implementation and application of TRANSIMS.
- Develop additional TRANSIMS applications related to emergency preparedness.
Program Administration
This program will be administered by the USDOT.
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