[Federal Register: May 30, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 104)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Discretionary Cooperative Agreement Program To Support and
Promote Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety Programs
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Announcement of a discretionary cooperative agreement program
to support and promote law enforcement pedestrian safety programs.
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SUMMARY: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA)
announces a discretionary cooperative agreement program to provide
funding to individuals and organizations in support of law enforcement
programs to promote pedestrian safety. Law enforcement is a crucial
partner and a key element in promoting safety, but may not be equipped
with effective tools to protect the walking public. NHTSA has a guide
book titled Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety, which was developed in
the early 1990's. That document is currently under revision, however,
critical elements of law enforcement involvement in pedestrian safety
remain unchanged: Visible enforcement reduces traffic violations;
traffic enforcement can promote and enhance other law enforcement
missions; prevention of crashes is part of law enforcement's role; and,
promoting pedestrian safety can be a non-adversarial way to work within
the community.
NHTSA anticipates funding approximately four (4) demonstration
projects for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of two
years. To this end, this cooperative agreement will support projects
that promote law enforcement involvement in pedestrian safety programs.
This notice solicits applications from public and private, non-
profit and not-for-profit organizations, State and local governments
and their agencies, or a consortium of the above. Interested applicants
must submit an application packet as further described in the
application section of this notice. The application will be evaluated
to determine the proposals that will receive funding under this
announcement.
DATES: Applications must be received in the office designated below on
or before 1 p.m. (e.d.t.), on July 8, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Contracts and Procurement
(NPO-220) Attention: April Jennings, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room 5301,
Washington, DC 20590. All applications submitted must include a
reference to NHTSA Cooperative Agreement Program Number DTNH22-03-H-
05078.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General administrative questions may
be directed to April Jennings, Office of Contracts and Procurement at
202-366-9571, or by e-mail at ajennings@nhtsa.dot.gov. Programmatic
questions relating to this cooperative agreement program should be
directed to Essie Wagner, Safety Countermeasures Division, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW. (NTI-121), Washington, DC 20590, by e-mail at
ewagner@nhtsa.dot.gov or by phone at 202-366-0932. Interested
applicants are advised that no separate application package exists
beyond the contents of this announcement.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Walking, whether it is to school, across the street, or even across
the parking lot, is at best taken for granted, or at worst, is deemed
too dangerous. Parents are increasingly reluctant to let their children
walk to school because of safety considerations. Older people continue
to drive after they should have
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given it up because they feel safer on the street than crossing it. In
2001, pedestrians accounted for 11\1/2\% of the nation's traffic
fatalities and an estimated 78,000 injuries in police-reported crashes.
Some portions of the population are at greater risk than others: for
children under age 16, pedestrian crashes account for nearly 19% of the
children killed in crashes in the year 2001; people over age 65 account
for 21% of the pedestrian fatalities nationwide, though they account
for only 13% of the population; alcohol involvement, either for the
driver or for the pedestrian, was reported in 47% of the traffic
crashes that resulted in a pedestrian fatality.
In many jurisdictions, the role of law enforcement is limited to
post-crash activities, with little prevention. However, there are
agencies located across the country that have implemented innovative
approaches to preventing pedestrian crashes. Different strategies have
included:
[sbull] Pedestrian Decoy Operations--enforcement that targets
specific crosswalks that are problem locations. Drivers who do not
yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk (often a plain-clothed law
enforcement officer) are ticketed for the violation. This is paired
with outreach to local media outlets to ensure that the public is aware
of the effort and the requirement to yield to pedestrians.
[sbull] Traffic Law Enforcement Trouble-Shooting Meetings--senior
law enforcement agency personnel and officers assigned to traffic
enforcement meet on a monthly basis to discuss particular traffic
safety problems, crashes, and solutions. This creates an environment
within the department that encourages and supports protecting
pedestrian safety, and is responsive to problems that officers have
identified.
[sbull] Training Academy Courses--some training academies have
separate courses that specifically address pedestrian safety
enforcement issues. They train officers on how to meet the needs of the
walking public and to promote safety among drivers. Adjudication of
violations is addressed, and strategies for promoting pedestrian safety
are discussed.
[sbull] Civil Partnerships--some communities have pedestrian safety
organizations as public-private partnerships. Law enforcement
representation on the panel helps the policing agency to identify
pedestrian safety problems and quickly move to eliminate them, and to
work with local activists in a collaborative way.
[sbull] Alcohol Outreach--in jurisdictions in which alcohol-related
pedestrian crashes are frequent, law enforcement agencies have engaged
servers and bar owners in discussion to encourage them to be mindful
that even if their patrons are not driving, they can be at risk for
pedestrian crashes. In turn, the servers discuss the issue with their
patrons, and encourage them to find alternate ways home or to exercise
special care while walking.
Each of these approaches is a means of targeting the problem of
pedestrian crash involvement. Each approach is tailored to the
community in which it is implemented. In each department, the profile
and importance of pedestrian safety is raised to a level that the
community can support, because the community at large understands why
law enforcement is taking action. These models of law enforcement can
serve as a guide for other agencies to initiate programs and develop
effective pedestrian crash countermeasures, to inform pedestrians and
motorists of appropriate behavior, to reduce risky behavior, and to
protect the walking public.
The above approaches can be initiated and completed within a one to
two year time frame. Moreover, these approaches are expected to build
local support and capacity for efforts to improve safe walking. There
may be other models and strategies that are not described above which
may also be appropriate for demonstration and implementation.
The challenge now before us is implementation--encouraging more
departments to raise the priority of pedestrian safety. Law Enforcement
Pedestrian Safety and its upcoming revision must not sit on a shelf.
Rather the steps articulated in the document must be put into action to
make walking safe for all. To help facilitate implementation efforts,
NHTSA proposes to support approximately four (4) mini-grant programs
aimed at putting into action law enforcement programs that promote
pedestrian safety.
Copies of Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety (DOT HS 808 008) are
available from NHTSA via the hotline number, 888-327-4236. More
information about the role of law enforcement in pedestrian safety can
be found at the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) Web
site, www.walkinginfo.org/ee/enforcement.htm.
Purpose
The purpose of this cooperative agreement program is to support
implementation of law enforcement pedestrian safety programs.
Approximately four mini-grant projects addressing pedestrian safety
will be supported. Each cooperative agreement recipient will be
expected to coordinate an effort that promotes pedestrian safety
through a comprehensive and sustained program through a law enforcement
agency. Project length will vary depending on the scope of the proposed
effort. However, projects will be considered for a minimum of one year
and a maximum of two years.
Objective
The objective is to provide seed monies to stakeholders for the
purpose of implementing law enforcement pedestrian safety programs.
Proposals may address any strategy or strategies, but must be supported
by problem identification and/or crash data. Examples of possible
projects include:
1. Identify the key components of an enforcement-based education
campaign for motorists and pedestrians and pilot-test a program built
on these. Innovative methods are encouraged.
2. Are there ways, other than a major public information campaign,
of teaching motorists about watching for and yielding to pedestrians?
If so, identify and pilot test innovative approaches.
3. Identify and pilot test innovative ways to teach officers about
pedestrian safety and how to properly enforce the local laws among
motorists and pedestrians.
4. With law enforcement, develop and test programs to encourage new
partners, especially business and industry, to embrace and promote
pedestrian safety.
5. Implement and evaluate pedestrian safety activities specifically
designed to address nontraditional and diverse populations (e.g.,
community-based education outreach; different ethnicities;
disabilities; ages; geographical locations; etc.)
6. Implement and evaluate a pedestrian safety program that
addresses alcohol impairment among pedestrians.
7. Identify and evaluate innovative enforcement efforts to enforce
existing pedestrian safety laws. What methods of enforcement are most
effective? Is there an association between enforcement and a decrease
or increase in injuries and/or fatalities, or between enforcement and
walking?
8. Identify and evaluate how pedestrian crash data are collected
and recorded by law enforcement. What are the data collection
procedures and practices? How do these affect the determination of
fault between the driver and pedestrian? Do unreported injury crashes
appear in local emergency departments?
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9. Identify and evaluate pedestrian safety enforcement tools used
to enforce traffic safety laws aimed at pedestrians and motorists. Who
uses the tools? How are the tools used? Are the tools effective? What
additional tools might be needed? How might these tools best be
disseminated?
10. Investigate how courts are currently adjudicating pedestrian-
related incidents. Include judicial outcomes.
11. Assess the availability and adequacy of pedestrian-related data
and reporting systems used by courts.
12. Implement and evaluate a department-wide enforcement initiative
to enforce pedestrian crossing laws that affects both motorists and
pedestrians. Are there fewer violations? How often must targeted
enforcement efforts be implemented to influence change within the
community?
13. Implement and evaluate a department-wide assessment program
that carefully examines each reported pedestrian crash on a monthly
basis, communicates the findings to the traffic law enforcement
division, and executes countermeasures immediately to prevent
recurrence of similar crashes.
14. Demonstrates successful strategies to effectively work with
local engineers and State and local departments of transportation to
implement engineering solutions to improve pedestrian safety.
NHTSA Involvement
NHTSA will be involved in all activities undertaken as part of the
cooperative agreement program and will:
1. Provide a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)
to participate in the planning and management of this cooperative
agreement and to coordinate activities between the Grantee And NHTSA.
2. Provide information and technical assistance from government
sources within available resources and as determined appropriate by the
COTR.
3. Serve as a liaison between NHTSA Headquarters, Regional Offices,
and others (Federal, State, and local) interested in reducing
pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities and promoting the activities
of the grantee.
4. Review and provide comments on program content, materials, and
evaluation activities.
5. Stimulate the transfer of information among grant recipients and
others engaged in pedestrian safety activities.
Availability of Funds
Approximately $300,000 is available to fund a number of projects
for up to $75,000 each. The total number of awards will depend on the
quality of the projects submitted for consideration. Given the amount
of funds available for this effort, applicants are strongly encouraged
to seek other funding opportunities to supplement the Federal funds.
Preference will be given to applicants with cost-sharing proposals. At
the discretion of the government, funds may be obligated fully at the
time of award of the cooperative agreement or incrementally over the
period of the cooperative agreement. Nothing in this solicitation
should be construed as committing NHTSA to make any award.
Period of Performance
The period of performance for this cooperative agreement will be
not more than two (2) years from the effective date of award. However,
the actual period of performance will depend on the scope of work for
the submitted project.
Eligibility Requirements
Applications may be submitted by public and private, non-profit and
not-for-profit organizations, and State and local governments and their
agencies or a consortium of the above. Thus, universities, colleges,
research institutions, hospitals, other public and private (non- or
not-for-profit) organizations, and State and local governments are
eligible to apply. Applications must fully involve law enforcement
agencies, including letters of support from the agency head, and an
officer that is assigned responsibility for the project explicitly
identified in the application. Interested applicants are advised that
no fee or profit will be allowed under this cooperative agreement
program.
To be eligible to participate in this cooperative agreement,
applicants must meet the following special competencies:
1. Demonstrate expertise in traffic safety, program development and
implementation, and knowledge and experience in pedestrian safety
issues in the community that is to receive the award. Demonstrate
knowledge and familiarity with data sources (including local data)
needed to determine the incidence of pedestrian-related injuries, and
access to the local data sources.
2. Demonstrate capability of technical and management skills to
successfully administer and complete projects in a timely manner.
Include a narrative description of the documented experience, clearly
indicating the relationship to this project and providing details such
as project description and sponsoring agency. References to completed
final project reports should include author's name.
3. Demonstrate capacity to:
a. Design, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches for
addressing difficult problems related to issues associated with
pedestrian safety, crashes, and injuries;
b. Work successfully with pedestrian and other community groups;
c. Collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data; and
d. Synthesize, summarize, and report results, which are usable and
decision-oriented.
4. Demonstrate experience in working in partnership with others,
for example, law enforcement, engineering departments, schools,
government agencies, the media, etc.
Application Procedures
Each applicant must submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of
the application package to: NHTSA, Office of Contracts and Procurement
(NPO-220), 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5301, Washington, DC 20590.
Applications must include a completed Application for Federal
Assistance (Standard Form 424--Revised 4/88). An additional two copies
will facilitate the review process, but are not required.
Only complete packages received on or before 1 p.m., July 8, 2003
will be considered. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted.
Applications must be typed on one side of the page only and contain a
reference to NHTSA Cooperative Agreement Number DTNH22-03-H-05078.
Unnecessarily elaborate applications beyond what is sufficient to
present a complete and effective response to this invitation are not
desired. Please direct cooperative agreement application questions to
April Jennings, at 202-366-9571 or by e-mail at
ajennings@nhtsa.dot.gov. Programmatic questions should be directed to
Essie Wagner, by e-mail at ewagner@nhtsa.dot.gov or by phone at 202-
366-0932.
Application Contents
A. The application package must be submitted with OMB Standard Form
424, (Rev 7-97 or 4-88, including 424A and 424B), Application for
Federal Assistance, including 424A, Budget Information--Nonconstruction
Program, and 424B, Assurances--Non-construction Programs, with the
required information provided and the certified assurances included.
While the Form 424-A deals with budget information, and Section B
identifies Budget Categories, the available space does not permit a
level of detail which is sufficient to provide for a meaningful
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evaluation of the proposed costs. A supplemental sheet should be
provided which presents a detailed breakout of the proposed costs
(detail labor, including labor category, level of effort, and rate;
direct materials, including itemized equipment; travel and
transportation, including projected trips and number of people
traveling; subcontractors/subgrantees, with similar detail, if known;
and overhead), as well as any costs the applicant proposes to
contribute or obtain from other sources in support of the projects in
the project plan. The estimated costs should be separated and proposed
on the basis of individual Federal fiscal years, i.e. beginning October
1, 2003 through September 30, 2004; October 1, 2004 through September
30, 2005; etc. No more than 10% of the funds from the NHTSA award may
be used for overtime pay of officers. No more than 10% of the funds
from the NHTSA award may be used for travel.
B. Funding sources other than the funds being provided through this
cooperative agreement are encouraged. Since activities may be performed
with a variety of financial resources, applicants need to fully
identify all project costs and their funding sources in the proposed
budget. The proposed budget must identify all funding sources in
sufficient detail to demonstrate that the overall objectives of the
project will be met.
C. Program Narrative Statement: Proposal must fully describe the
scope of the project, detailing the activities and costs for which
funding is being requested. Also, applications for this program must
include the following information in the program narrative statement:
1. A table of contents including page number references.
2. A description of the community in which the grantee proposes to
implement or pilot test a pedestrian safety program effort. For the
purpose of this program a community includes a city, town, or county,
small metropolitan area or a group of cities, towns, or counties in
particular region that is covered by one or more law enforcement
agencies that will be actively involved in this cooperative agreement.
It should be large enough so that the program can have a demonstrable
effect on walking and pedestrian safety. The description of the
community should include, at a minimum, community demographics
including population, the community's pedestrian safety problems, data
sources available, existing traffic safety programs, pedestrian
crossing laws, pedestrian education programs, and community resources.
3. A description of the project's or program's goal and how the
grantee plans to meet the goal. The grantee must be specific with
respect to the particular problem being addressed and how the grantee
will successfully address the issues. For example, if the grantee is
proposing to review and evaluate existing materials, how will the
materials be identified? What partnerships may be necessary? What
criteria will be used to evaluate the materials? How will the results
be reported? Include letters of agreement and support, as appropriate.
4. A description of the specific activity proposed by the grantee.
What actions will be undertaken to support the proposed project? What
partners need to be involved in the effort to ensure success? To what
degree has the buy-in of these groups been secured? How does the
proposed project contribute to improving pedestrian safety? What is
``success'' and how will it be determined?
5. A description of the analytic plan, including how information
(data) will be obtained, compiled, analyzed, and reported.
6. A description of how the proposed project will be managed. The
application shall identify the proposed project manager and other
personnel considered critical to the successful accomplishment of the
project, including a brief description of their qualifications and
respective organizational responsibilities. The role and
responsibilities of the grantee and any others included in the
application package shall be specified. The proposed level of effort in
performing the various activities shall also be identified.
7. A detailed explanation of time schedules, milestones, and
product deliverables, including quarterly reports and draft and final
reports. (See Terms and Conditions of Award.)
8. A separately-labeled section with information demonstrating that
the applicant meets all of the special requirements outlined in the
Eligibility Requirements section of this announcement.
D. Commitment and Support: When other sources and organizations are
required to complete the proposed effort, the grantee shall provide
proof of such organizations' willingness to cooperate on the effort. In
this cooperative agreement, the official in charge of the participating
law enforcement agency must provide proof of willingness to cooperate.
Such proof can be a letter of support or buy-in indicating what the
organization will supply to the grantee. All critical partners shall
provide letters of support, detailing what work the partner will do or
what resources the partner will provide.
Application Review Process and Criteria
Each application package will be reviewed initially to confirm that
the applicant is an eligible recipient, and has included all of the
items specified in the Application Procedures section of this
announcement. Each complete application from an eligible recipient will
then be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee. The applications will be
evaluated using the following criteria:
A. Program Approach (25 percent)
The extent to which the applicant is knowledgeable about law
enforcement and other pedestrian safety efforts and programs. The
extent to which the applicant clearly identifies and explains creative
approaches to address pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities. If
building on an existing approach or program, what are the innovative,
new, or creative features that make this project different from what
has been tried in the past? Has the applicant identified potential
barriers associated with developing and implementing the new, creative
approach? Has the applicant offered solutions for addressing the
barriers? Has the applicant demonstrated how the project may be
adaptable to other jurisdictions at a reasonable cost? Has the
applicant identified partners and groups to work on the proposed
project? Has the applicant specified who will be involved and what each
will contribute to the project? What new or non-traditional partners
has the applicant involved in the project?
B. Goals, Objectives, and Work Plan (20 percent)
The extent to which the applicant's goals are clearly articulated
and the objectives are time-phased, specific, action-oriented,
measurable, and achievable. The extent to which the work plan will
achieve an outcome-oriented result that ultimately will reduce
pedestrian-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The work plan
must address what the applicant proposes to develop and implement; how
this will be accomplished; and what major tasks/milestones are
necessary to complete the project. This involves identification of, and
solutions to, potential technical problems and critical issues related
to successful completion of the project. The work
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plan will be evaluated with respect to its feasibility, realism, and
ability to achieve desired outcomes.
C. Special Competencies (15 percent)
The extent to which the applicant has met the special competencies
(see Eligibility Requirements) including knowledge of and familiarity
with law enforcement roles in pedestrian safety issues associated with
the proposed intervention or effort, technical and management skills
needed to successfully design, conduct, and evaluate the proposed
effort; ability to work with various organizations and the walking
community to implement programs or compile data; ability to design and
implement approaches for addressing pedestrian safety related problems;
and experience in fostering new programs within law enforcement
agencies.
Project Management and Staffing (20 percent)
The extent to which the proposed staff are clearly described,
appropriately assigned, and have adequate skills and experience. The
extent to which the applicant has the capacity and facilities to
administer and execute the proposed project. The extent to which the
applicant has provided details regarding the level of effort and
allocation of time for each staff position. The extent to which the
applicant has design/evaluation expertise and expertise working with
the community. The applicant must furnish an organizational chart and
r[eacute]sum[eacute]s of each proposed staff member. The applicant must
include letters of commitment from the official in charge of the
participating law enforcement agency. Is the applicant's staffing plan
reasonable for accomplishing the objectives of the project within the
time frame set forth in the announcement? Is the timeline submitted by
the grantee reasonable? Has the applicant's financial budget provided
sufficient detail to allow NHTSA to determine that the estimated costs
are reasonable and necessary to perform the proposed effort? Has
financial or in-kind commitment of resources by the applicant's
organization or other supporting organizations been clearly identified?
E. Analytic Plan (20 percent)
The extent to which the analytic plan clearly articulates the
project's potential to make a significant impact on improving
pedestrian safety or reducing pedestrian crashes, and associated
injuries and fatalities. The extent to which the analytic plan
indicates how the information/data collected in the project will be
compiled, analyzed, interpreted and reported. When information is
qualitative, what criteria will be used to analyze it? Are there
sufficient data/information sources and is access ensured from
appropriate owners or collectors of data to obtain and appropriately
analyze the quantitative and qualitative information needed on the
proposed project?
Special Award Selection Factors
While not a requirement of this announcement, applicants are
strongly urged to seek funds from other Federal, State, local, and
private sources to augment those available under this announcement. For
those applications that are evaluated as meritorious for consideration
of award, preference may be given to those that have proposed cost-
sharing strategies and/or other proposed funding sources in addition to
those in this announcement.
Terms and Conditions of Award
1. Prior to award, each grantee must comply with the certification
requirements of 49 CFR part 20, Department of Transportation New
Restrictions on Lobbying, and 49 CFR part 29, Department of
Transportation Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-
procurement) and Government-wide Requirement for Drug Free Work Place
(Grants).
2. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables:
A. Quarterly Progress Reports must include a summary of the
previous quarter's activities and accomplishments, as well as the
proposed activities for the upcoming quarter. Any decisions and actions
required in the upcoming quarter should be included in the report. Any
problems and issues that may arise and need the attention of the
Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting
Officer (CO) should be clearly identified in the quarterly report in a
specific, identified section. The grantee shall supply the progress
report to the COTR every ninety (90) days, following date of award.
B. Initial and Subsequent Meetings with COTR: The grantee will meet
with the COTR and appropriate NHTSA staff at NHTSA's offices in
Washington DC to discuss and refine the development, implementation,
and evaluation of the project. The grantee will prepare a 20 to 30
minute presentation describing the project and will be prepare to
answer questions from the COTR and others present at the briefing.
After this initial meeting with the COTR, the grantee should meet at
least once a year with the COTR in Washington DC at NHTSA's offices, or
at a mutually agreed-to conference, to discuss the project's progress
and results. These meetings will be a minimum of 4 hours in length. No
fewer than three meetings should be proposed.
C. Revised Project Plan: If needed, the grantee will submit a
revised project plan incorporating verbal and written comments from the
COTR. This revised plan is due no more than one (1) month after the
date of the initial meeting with COTR.
D. Draft Final Report: The grantee will prepare a Draft Final
Report that includes a description of the project, issue addressed,
program implementation (if revelant), analytic strategies, findings,
and recommendations. With regard to technology transfers, it is
important to know what worked and what did not work, under what
circumstances, what can be done to enhance replication in similar
communities, and what can be done to avoid potential problems for
future replication of the project. This is true even if the applicant
reviewed and documented existing programs. The grantee will submit a
Draft Final Report to the COTR 60 days prior to the end of the
performance period. The COTR will review the Draft Final Report and
provide comments to the grantee within 30 days of receipt of the
document.
E. Final Report: The grantee will revise the Draft Final Report to
reflect the COTR's comments. The revised final report will be delivered
to the COTR 15 days before the end of the performance period.
F. Requirements for Printed Material: The print materials shall be
provided in NHTSA in both camera-ready and appropriate media formats
(disk, CD-ROM) with graphics and printing specifications to guide
NHTSA's printing office and any outside organization implementing the
program. Printing Specification follow.
a. Digital artwork for printing shall be provided to NHTSA on
diskette (100MG Zip disk or 1GB Jaz disk). Files should be in current
desktop design and publication programs, for example, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pagemaker, Macromedia Freehand,
QuarkXPress. The grantee shall provide all supporting files and fonts
(both screen and printers) needed for successful output, black and
white laser separations of all pages, disk directory(s) with printing
specifications provided to the Government Printing Office (GPO) on GPO
Form 952 to guide NHTSA's printing office, GPO, and any outside
organizations assisting with
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program production. The grantee shall confer with the COTR to verify
all media format and language.
b. Additionally, the program materials shall be submitted in the
following format for placement on NHTSA's Web site on the World Wide
Web.
[sbull] Original application format, for example, *pm5; *doc; *ppt;
etc.
[sbull] HTML level 3.2 or later.
[sbull] A PDF file for viewing with Adobe Acrobat.
c. All HTML deliverables must be delivered on either a standard
3.5'' floppy disk or on a Windows 95 compatible formatted Iomegal zip
disk and labeled with the following information:
[sbull] Grantee's name and phone number.
[sbull] Names of relevant files.
[sbull] Application program and version used to create the file(s).
[sbull] If the files exceed the capacity of a high density floppy,
a Windows 95 compatible formatted Iomega zip disk is acceptable.
d. Graphics must be saved in Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) or
Joint Photographic Expert Group (JPEB). Graphics should be prepared in
the smallest size possible, without reducing the usefulness or the
readability of the figure on the screen. Use GIF for solid color or
black and white images, such as bar charts, maps, or diagrams. Use JPEG
(highest resolution and lowest compression) for photographic images
having a wider range of color or grey-scale tones. When in doubt, try
both formats and use the one that gives the best image quality for the
smallest file size. Graphic files can be embedded in the body of the
text or linked from the body text in their own files: the latter is
preferable when a figure needs to be viewed full screen (640 x 480
pixels) to be readable.
[sbull] Tabular data must be displayed in HTML table format.
[sbull] List data must be displayed in HTML list format.
[sbull] Pre-formatted text is not acceptable.
[sbull] Currently, frames are not acceptable.
[sbull] JAVA, is used, must not affect the readability or
usefulness of the document, only enhance it.
[sbull] Table background colors may be used, but must not be relied
upon (for example, a white document background with a table with
colored background may look nice with white text, but the colored
background doesn't show up on the user's browser the text shall be
white against white and unreadable.)
[sbull] All HTML documents must be saved in PC format and tested on
a PC before delivery.
e. During all phases of program development, draft program contents
and materials shall be provided to the COTR, as appropriate, for
approval and coordination within NHTSA.
f. All HTML deliverables rendered under this cooperative agreement
must comply with the accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194.22 which
implements section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
This standard is available for viewing at the Access Board Web site at:
http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.22.htm. Unless otherwise
indicated, the grantee agrees by signing this cooperative agreement
that all deliverable will comply with the accessibility standards.
g. Final project briefing to NHTSA and a presentation to a national
meeting: The grantee will deliver a briefing in Washington, DC at
NHTSA's offices to the COTR and appropriate NHTSA staff to review the
project implementation, evaluations, and results. This presentation
shall last no less than 30 minutes and the grantee shall be prepared to
answer questions from the briefing's attendees.
In consultation with the COTR, the grantee will attend a national
meeting to deliver a presentation of the project and it effectiveness.
h. The Grantee will deliver an electronic Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation that NHTSA staff shall be able to use to brief senior
staff or pedestrian partners at various meetings and conferences.
3. During the effective performance period of the cooperative
agreements awarded as a result of this announcement, the agreements
shall be subject to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's General Provisions for Assistance Agreement, dated
July 1995.
Issued on: May 20, 2003.
Marilena Amoni,
Associate Administrator for Program Development and Delivery.
[FR Doc. 03-13493 Filed 5-29-03; 8:45 am]
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