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CLOSED. DO NOT APPLY. This Solicitation Closed May 3, 2004.
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U.S. Department of
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Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
Small Business Innovation Research
2004 Program Solicitation
DTRS57-04-R-SBIR

VIII. Research Topics

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Phase I research topics for DOT Operating Administrations are listed below. These topics indicate the specific areas for which proposals are to be considered for acceptance by DOT. The topics are not listed in any order of priority. Each proposal must respond to one (and only one) topic as described in this section. A proposal may, however, indicate and describe its relevance to other topics.

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DOT Operating Administration/Topic Potential Maximum FY04 Phase I Awards

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 1 Awards
4 04-FA1 Development of the Airborne Internet Collaborative Information Services Environment

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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 3 Awards
1 04-FH1 In Vehicle Collision Warning System Using Infrastructure Messages
1 04-FH2 Equipment for Undergrounding Utility Lines at Lower Cost
1 04-FH3 Pedestrian Detection System for Use With IVI Collision Warning and Signal Control Systems

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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 1 Awards
2 04-FR1 Wireless Brake Shoe Force Measurement System for Railroad Freight Cars

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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 3 Awards
3 04-FT1 Commuter Rail Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
3 04-FT2 Introducing Children to Mass Transit
3 04-FT3 Application of New Methods, Techniques, and Technologies Designed to Increase Mass Transit Ridership

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2 Awards
4 04-NH1 Development of a Device for Enhancing the Seating Position for Short-Stature Older Drivers to Improve Safety and Mobility
4 04-NH2 Development of a Low Cost Ethanol Sensor System with Wireless Capabilities to Deter Repeat DWI Offenders

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Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) 3 Awards
04-RS1 Transportation Infrastructure Renewal
04-RS2 Innovative Safety and Reliability Technologies for Pipeline System Integrity Management

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1Phase I may be up to $96,000 and Phase II may be up to $720,000
2Phase I may be up to $100,000 and Phase II may be up to $250,000
3Phase I may be up to $100,000 and Phase II may be up to $500,000
4Phase I may be up to $100,000 and Phase II may be up to $300,000

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