20.529: Bus Testing
Alternate Name: FTA Bus Testing Program
Overview
Program Number
20.529
Status
Active
Last Modified
Aug. 10, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 10, 2022
Objective
The purpose of the program is to provide assistance for testing new transit bus models and reporting on their maintainability, reliability, safety, performance (including braking performance), structural integrity, fuel economy, emissions, and noise performance characteristics. Per 49 U.S.C Section 5318(e), amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this chapter may be obligated or expended to acquire a new bus model only if that model is tested at the Bus Testing Facility and the bus achieved a passing test score based upon the performance standards for maintainability, reliability, performance (including braking performance), structural integrity, fuel economy, emissions, noise, and safety. The program is administered under FTA’s implementing regulation at 49 CFR Part 665, commonly referred to as the Bus Testing Regulation. Two new centers for testing low and no-emission (LoNo) bus components are also authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5312(h). Assistance Listing 20.530.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Applicant Eligibility
The Pennsylvania State University, Auburn University, and Ohio State University are eligible to apply for the funding.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Same as eligible applicant.
Additional Information
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Grant Awards
Bus Testing direct grants
Grant Opportunities