U.S. Department of
Transportation
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 |
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 |
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 1 Awards
| 2 04-FR1 |
Wireless Brake Shoe Force Measurement System for Railroad Freight Cars |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
