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USDOT announces $6.5M in research funding for bus safety projects

September 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Thursday it would make $6.5 million in research funding available for innovative transit bus automation demonstration projects that improve safety and efficiency.

Projects might include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians, improved emergency braking, and precision movement for us fueling, charging, and maintenance, the department said.

“This funding opportunity demonstrates the Department’s commitment to supporting the use of technology that improves safety for transit riders and workers,” said FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez.

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