[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 237 (Thursday, December 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68348-68352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32898]
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Part III
Department of Transportation
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Request for Participation in the Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration
Program; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 237 / Thursday, December 10, 1998 /
Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Request for Participation in the Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration
Program
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In this Notice, FTA announces it is soliciting Requests for
Participation in its Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration Program. This
solicitation is extended to public agencies responsible for developing,
implementing, operating and maintaining public transportation in the
U.S. The Federal Transit Administration encourages partnerships with
other local and state stakeholders and private companies involved in
public transportation.
DATES: Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by 4 p.m.,
Eastern Time, on or before February 8, 1999. Requests for Participation
shall not exceed thirty (30) pages in length, including title, index,
tables, maps, and exclusive of appendices, abstracts, resumes and other
supporting materials. A page is defined as one side of an 8\1/2\ by 11-
inch paper, line spacing no smaller than 1.5 with a type font 12 pt.
The transmittal letter shall include the name, address and telephone
number of the individual to whom correspondence and questions may be
directed.
A conference for prospective participants in the Bus Rapid Transit
Demonstration Program will be held on January 8, 1999 from 1:00 PM to
5:00 PM at the Federal Transit Administration, 400 7th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20590. The purpose of this conference is to answer
questions about the Federal Transit Administration's Bus Rapid Transit
Demonstration Program and the statement of participation in the
program. Persons and organizations planning to attend this conference
should register their intentions with Joseph Goodman, Office of
Mobility Innovations at (202) 366-0240 or [email protected].
Teleconference capabilities will be available for those unable to
attend in person. Please indicate your desire to participate by
telephone to Joseph Goodman.
ADDRESSES: Three copies of the Requests for Participation shall be
submitted to the appropriate FTA Regional Office listed below, and five
copies shall be submitted to Edward L. Thomas, Associate Administrator
for Research, Demonstration and Innovation, Federal Transit
Administration, 400 7th Street SW, Room 9401, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bert Arrillagea, Chief, Service Innovation Division, Office of Mobility
Innovation (TRI-12) at (202) 366-0240 and e-mail address at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMANTARY INFORMATION:
Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Goals and Objectives
IV. Definitions
V. Program Elements
VI. Planning and Project Development
VII. Funding
VIII. Request for Participation Content
IX. Demonstration Project Selection
X. Schedule
XI. Y2K Compliance
XII. FTA Regional Offices
I. Introduction
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a Request for
Participation in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Demonstration Program.
Today, advancements in bus vehilce technology, simulation systems,
traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) [fleet
management, electronic fare payment and passenger information systems]
and other customer service innovations provide major opportunities to
improve bus transit service across the United States similar to model
bus systems in Curitiba, Brazil; Adelaide, Australia; and Ottawa,
Canada. Bus service is now, more than ever, capable of performing like
rapid tranist. Some communities are considering BRT as an incremental
improvement to rail transit. Given these opportunities, the primary
goal of a BRT Program is to work with a group of localities in
demonstrating approaches for increasing the level and quality of bus
service in major investment corridors comparable to rapid tranist.
The program is designed to encourage transit agencies, local and
State governments and metropolitan planning organizations engaged in
coordinating infrastructure improvements, technology deployment and
operations to consider the benefits of BRT. Consistent with the
Department of Transportation and FTA Strategic Plans, the outcome of
the BRT Program is to improve mobility and accessibility, advance
econmic growth and trade, and enhance environmental quality. Bus Rapid
Transit promises to improve travel time, service reliability and
customer convenience, foster livable communities and introduce cost-
effective, environmentally friendly technology. Regarding the mobility
goal, for example, research already shows that expediting the movement
of transit vehicles on local arterials can produce improved traffic
flow for all vehicles.
The FTA will select multiple projects to participate in a multi-
year national demonstration program to be completed within the six year
life of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).
The sponsors of selected projects will form a consortium of transit
agencies and other local and State partners to share experiences and to
receive expert assistance in expediting project implementation in areas
such as design technology, vehicle technology, ITS architecture,
procurement, project financing, and operating strategies. A
demonstration project would highlight the situations, problems, and
opportunities that might occur while implementing the BRT concept in
the United States (U.S.).
II. Background
Bus systems provide a versatile form of public transportation with
the flexibility to serve a variety of access needs and an unlimited
range of locations throughout an area. Bus service can be implemented
cost-effectively on routes where ridership may not be sufficient or
where the capital investment may not be available to implement rail
transit systems.
Traffic congestion, urban sprawl, central city decline, and air
pollution are all problems associated with excessive dependence on
automobiles. Increasing recognition of the need for high-quality
transit service to alleviate these conditions has fueled growing demand
for new rail services throughout the U.S. However, in numerous cities
buses also provide an attractive and effective alternative to
automobiles, reaching into central cities, local neighborhoods, suburbs
and rural areas to meet the mobility needs of millions of people.
Despite the inherent advantages of bus service, the traveling
public frequently finds the quality of bus service provided in urban
centers to be wanting. Conventional urban bus operations often are
characterized by sluggish vehicles inching their way through congested
streets, delayed not only by other vehicles and traffic signals, but
also by frequent and time-consuming stops to pick up and discharge
passengers. Buses travel on average at only around 60 percent of the
speeds of automobiles and other private vehicles using the same streets
due to the cummulative effects of traffic congestion, traffic signals,
and passenger boarding. Moreover, the advantageous flexibility and
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decentralization of bus operations also result in a lack of system
visibility and permanence that contributes to public perceptions of
unreliability and disorganization.
Low-cost investments in infrastructure, equipment, operational
improvements, advanced bus technologies, and ITS can provide the
foundation for Bus Rapid Transit systems that substantially upgrade bus
system performance. Conceived as an integrated, well-defined system,
Bus Rapid Transit would provide for significantly lower bus travel
time, greater service reliability, and increased convenience, matching
the quality of rail transit when implemented in appropriate settings. A
decrease of bus travel time would reduce operating costs and improve
bus operating efficiency by allowing more trips per platform hour.
Advanced bus technologies and other intelligent technologies could
further reduce operating and maintenance costs, improve safety, and
enhance intermodal transfers.
III. Goals and Objectives
The goals for the Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration Program are
designed to achieve the strategic goals of the DOT and FTA Strategic
Plans addressing safety and security, mobility and accessibility,
economic growth and trade, and the human and natural environment. The
specific goals are as follows:
1. Increase intermodal physical, informational and service
connectivity.
2. Ensure that all transit systems are accessible.
3. Reduce bus travel times through deployment of new technology and
other innovations.
4. Improve the reliability of the delivery of people, goods, and
services to their destinations.
5. Encourage regional and local economic development through joint
development.
6. Build professional capacity and promote the education of
individuals in transportation related fields.
7. Expand opportunities and promote economic growth for all
businesses.
8. Improve the sustainability and livability of communities.
9. Reduce the amount of transportation-related pollutants released
into the environment.
10. Integrate consideration of BRT and advanced bus systems in
corridor analysis for major transportation investments.
There are four primary objectives of the demonstration program.
They are to: (1) identify and address the issues involved in
implementing a Bus Rapid Transit system; (2) show how the integration
of advanced bus technologies, ITS and services can contribute to a bus
rapid transit system; (3) provide data on derived benefits and costs,
particularly whether improved service and increased visibility due to
Bus Rapid Transit can increase transit ridership, and (4) transfer
lessons learned to other areas evaluating major investment options or
implementing bus rapid transit projects.
IV. Definitions
Bus Rapid Transit refers to coordinated improvements in a transit
system's infrastructure, equipment, operations, and technology that
give preferential treatment to buses on urban roadways. The intention
of Bus Rapid Transit is to reduce bus travel time, improve service
reliability, increase the convenience of users, and ultimately,
increase bus ridership. BRT typically contains the following features:
{time} Exclusivity: Exclusivity occurs when buses and stations are
physically separated from non-exclusive traffic lanes or where the
level and quality of service are comparable to that achieved on a
wholly exclusive facility.
{time} Advanced Bus Technology: A variety of vehicle technologies
available for improving access, maneuverability, operating efficiency
of transit buses, and reduces the emissions and the weight of transit
buses. These technologies include clean fuels propulsion systems
powered by natural gas, batteries, hybrid electricity, alcohol fuels,
and fuel cells; highly durable light weight composite materials; low-
floor configurations; on-board vehicle computer management systems and
advanced communication systems.
{time} Fleet management improvements: Comprises infrastructure and
ITS technology elements to improve travel time and reliability of bus
service. Some of these elements may also improve traffic flow for other
vehicles. These measures may include: (1) bus turnouts or curb
realignments; (2) use of automated vehicle location systems for
improved real time management and dispatching; and (3) traffic signal
priority for preferential treatment of buses at signalized
intersections.
{time} Faster fare collection and boarding: The objective is to
speed the boarding process through the use of (1) fare collection
innovations, such as prepayment methods and smart cards; and (2)
changes in bus and platform design for easier and faster access by the
elderly, persons with disabilities, shoppers, parents with children in
strollers or passengers with baggage.
{time} Integration of transit development with land use policy:
Bus Rapid Transit and high density Transit-oriented development (TOD)
can be mutually reinforcing. TODs may include areas or corridors
developed with building site and street designs favoring transit and
pedestrian usage.
{time} Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies
refers to hardware and software systems, such as, computer-assisted
dispatching software, wireless communications, mobile data terminals,
map displays, transit fleet management, maintenance management
software, geographical information displays, computerized voice
recognition, automated voice response, emergency management, freeway
management systems, electronic fare payment systems, automated traveler
information, reservation and billing systems. TEA-21 requires
conformity with the ITS National Architecture and Critical Standards,
and FTA and FHWA have issued Interim Guidance on these requirements.
The ITS National Architecture is a framework for integrating various
user service systems and for ensuring interoperability between systems.
Critical standards ensure inter-operability or ``plug and play''
between hardware and software systems. ITS technologies are designed to
improve customer service and the operating efficiency and safety of the
transportation infrastructure and vehicle systems.
{time} Project Delivery Methods refers to various innovative
approaches for procuring, designing, constructing, operating, and
maintaining transit systems. These approaches might include various
types of turnkey approaches or methods including: design/build, design-
build-operate-maintain, or super turnkey, where the contractor
participates in project financing.
A paper entitled ``Issues in Bus Rapid Transit'' gives further
insight into the Bus Rapid Transit concept and its implementation. It
can be obtained from Bert Arrillaga, the FTA information source
identified above.
V. Program Elements
The FTA will select multiple projects to participate in a multi-
year national demonstration program to be completed within the six
years of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).
The selected project sponsors will form a consortium of transit
agencies and other local and State partners to share experiences and to
receive expert assistance in expediting project implementation. This
assistance may occur in such areas as
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virtual reality simulation technology for system design and operations
planning, vehicle technology, ITS architecture, procurement, project
financing, and operating strategies. A demonstration project would
highlight the situations, problems, and opportunities that might occur
while implementing the BRT concept in the United States. With the
assistance of an evaluation contractor, the FTA plans to assess the
effects of the demonstration project through a scientific evaluation of
the project. A carefully constructed evaluation accomplishes a number
of purposes: (1) to document what happened and why; (2) to measure
benefits, costs, and impacts of the demonstration on affected
populations; (3) to reveal both successful and unsuccessful aspects of
the demonstration; (4) to determine if the demonstration met the goals
of its sponsors; and (5) to assess the applicability of the
demonstration to other sites. An evaluation not only helps others learn
from the demonstration, but also helps the involved parties to improve
their own systems.
In order to help expedite demonstration project implementation, FTA
will consider requests to waive administrative requirements that are
not regulatory. The demonstration program is designed to provide the
rest of the nation with information for considering BRT in the planning
process and for engineering, designing, and implementing bus rapid
transit projects. The program will:
1. Assess technology of common interest to the demonstration
consortium members;
2. Provide expert assistance in design and operations, perhaps
using simulation systems; ITS integration and interoperability;
advanced bus technology; financing strategy; or project delivery
methods;
3. Fund local demonstration project administration including
project monitoring, data collection, progress reporting and other
logistical support;
4. Evaluate and report on best practices; and
5. Support technology transfer involving a variety of lessons-
learned workshops and an internet website.
A. Technology Assessments
FTA will assess the state-of-the-art and best practices in transit
operations, infrastructure design, vehicle technology, system
integration, or other areas of interest to the demonstration
consortium.
B. Expert Assistance
FTA will provide industry peers or other experts to advise
consortium members on such considerations as the choice of appropriate
vehicle and ITS technologies, concurrent engineering, exclusive bus
lane design issues, traffic engineering issues, bus operations and
planning issues, bus stop and terminal design, innovative financing
strategies, transit-oriented development, and innovations in project
delivery such as turnkey procurement. Expert panels will be organized
at the request of consortium members.
C. Demonstration Project Administration
The demonstration program will support a project administrator for
each of the projects. This administrator will coordinate with the FTA
demonstration program office, provide logistical support for the
demonstration project sponsors, and conduct quarterly demonstration
project reviews. A key objective of this position is to permit the
implementation of the project to proceed unencumbered by the
requirements of the demonstration program.
D. Documentation and Evaluation
With the assistance of an evaluation contractor, the FTA plans to
assess Bus Rapid Transit through an evaluation of the Bus Rapid Transit
demonstrations. A carefully constructed evaluation accomplishes a
number of purposes: (1) to document what happened and why; (2) to
measure benefits, costs, and impacts of the demonstration on affected
populations; (3) to reveal both successful and unsuccessful aspects of
the demonstration; (4) to determine if the demonstration met the goals
and objectives of its sponsors; and (5) to assess the applicability of
the demonstration to other sites. An evaluation not only helps others
learn from the demonstration, but also helps the involved parties to
improve their own systems. Specifically, FTA would like to examine the:
{time} Degree to which bus travel time, schedule adherence and
service integration improve;
{time} Degree to which transit efficiency and productivity
improve;
{time} Degree to which ridership increases due to improved bus
travel time, transfers, schedule adherence, and service coverage;
{time} Effect on other traffic;
{time} Effect on each of the components of Bus Rapid Transit on
bus speed and other traffic
{time} Benefits of integrated vehicle and ITS technologies to the
demonstration; and
{time} Effect of Bus Rapid Transit on land use.
E. Technology Transfer
FTA will arrange ``scanning tours,'' where local officials and
designers visit operational bus rapid transit sites. Periodic workshops
and seminars will be organized for presentations or discussion about
technical issues of interest to each of the demonstration project
sponsors. FTA and consortium members will participate in conferences
and other meetings sponsored by interested professional organizations
for mutual sharing of information and ideas. Demonstration results and
other research technical reports will be produced and made available on
World Wide Web sites.
The roles of the demonstration program participants are outlined
below:
{time} The Federal Transit Administration will:
Provide overall guidance on the conduct of the demonstration
program.
Monitor the demonstration program.
Organize and conduct the expert assistance panels, technology
transfer workshops, and conference sessions.
Provide guidance to demonstration sponsors regarding
resources from other programs listed under Section II General
Authority.
Publish and communicate information on the demonstration
projects.
Secure and manage contractors conducting the project
evaluations, and provide program support.
Provide guidance on the planning and project development
process.
{time} The Project Sponsor will:
Implement project as proposed.
Monitor demonstration projects and keep FTA appraised of
events, issues, and problems.
Conduct quarterly reviews of the demonstration project.
Collect data according to evaluation plan and schedule.
Participate in the technology transfer activities of the
demonstration program.
{time} The Contractors will:
Develop the evaluation plan and the data collection schedule.
Guide data collection.
Analyze evaluation data.
Write final evaluation reports.
Provide overall program support.
VI. Planning and Project Development Process
Bus rapid transit projects selected for participation in this Bus
Rapid Transit Demonstration Program are expected to be a product of the
metropolitan planning and programming process. A
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proposed bus rapid transit project should be compatible with existing
transportation plans or exist in a corridor where extensive planning
has been performed and a recommendation for a major transit capital
investment made. If the project proposals contain ITS elements of
regional significance, the conformity requirements of the National ITS
Architecture apply. The architecture defines the functions that must be
performed to implement a given user service, the physical entities or
subsystems where these functions reside, the interfaces and information
flows between the physical subsystems, and the communication
requirements for the information flows. Interim Guidance on ITS
Architecture is available from the FTA Regional Offices or the
Headquarters Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation.
Bus Rapid Transit projects are developed in several ways. First,
transit service planning efforts may produce low-cost operational
improvements like advanced technology vehicles and ITS user services.
Such strategies must be consistent with the regional transportation
plans and are included in a transportation improvement program. In this
instance, a project may proceed into the design and implementation
phase. Second, bus rapid transit projects may emerge from the multi-
modal metropolitan transportation planning process as a major capital
investment. Where FTA New Starts funding is sought, such projects are
subject to the New Starts and environmental documentation requirements.
These requirements involve project ratings for a FTA decision to
advance a project into preliminary engineering. Subsequent to
completion of preliminary engineering and the environmental process, a
project receives a rating for a FTA decision on final design and
construction. Additional information on these requirements is available
from the FTA Regional Offices or Headquarters Office of Planning at
(202) 366-2360.
VII. Funding
The FTA is supporting the Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration Program
with approximately $2 million in Fiscal Year 1999. A similar level of
annual funding is planned over the life of the demonstration program.
Demonstration project sponsors may seek implementation funding from the
FTA Capital Investment (Section 5309), Urbanized Area Formula (Section
5307), Clean Fuels Formula Grant (Section 5308), Federal-Aid Highway
flexible funding programs in accordance with the requirements of those
programs, and other funding programs identified in the General
Authority Section such as Title I, Subtitle E, Chapter 1,
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation and Chapter 2,
State Infrastructure Bank Pilot Program.
VIII. Requests for Participation Contents
A Request for Participation (proposal) shall not exceed thirty (30)
pages in length including title, index, tables, maps, and exclusive of
appendices, abstracts, resumes and other supporting materials. A page
is defined as one (1) side of an 8\1/2\ by 11-inch paper, line spacing
no smaller than 1.5 with a type font of 12 pt. Three (3) copies of the
Request fore Participation (proposal) should be sent to the respective
Regional Office listed in Section XII of this Notice. Five (5) copies
of the Request for Participation (proposal) plus an unbound
reproducible copy of the proposal shall be forwarded to Edward Thomas,
Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration and Innovation,
FTA, 400 7th Street, S.W., Room 9401, Washington, DC 20590. The
transmittal letter shall include the name, address and phone number of
an individual to whom correspondence and questions about the
application may be directed. The proposals shall include Technical,
Management and Financial Plans as described below.
A. Technical Plan
General Requirements
1. Describe the proposed Bus Rapid Transit corridor, including such
things as cost, location, service frequency and ridership, roadways,
bus stops and terminals, traffic management practices, vehicles,
dispatching and operating systems, and use of ITS technologies.
2. Describe the land use policies and any transit-oriented
development that exist in the proposed corridor, and plans to change
them to capitalize on Bus Rapid Transit.
3. Describe the proposed project's service area including its size,
population density, demographics, and regional transportation
environment.
4. Also describe what ``problems'' the Bus Rapid Transit project
will address, prior and ongoing planning in support of BRT, and
consistency with the regional transportation plan.
Technical Approach
1. Describe measurable performance goals of the Bus Rapid Transit
project. These should at a minimum address the FTA outcome goals. Some
examples are improved customer service, improved bus travel time, and
improved operating efficiency.
2. Describe the Bus Rapid Transit project, its physical systems and
operational features including designs, service types, service levels,
fare collection methods, fare transfer policy, and hours of operation.
3. Describe the anticipated effects, efficiencies, and impacts of
the proposed project including ridership, service levels, traffic
impacts, environmental impacts, and land use impacts.
4. Describe implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit project
including engineering and design activities, procurement strategy, and
phasing approach if incremental development is specified.
5. Describe the approach by which any advanced technologies
involved in the demonstration project will be refined, tested, and
documented before deployment.
6. Document assumptions and technical uncertainties, and propose
specific approaches to resolve any uncertainties.
B. Management Plan
1. Identify key management responsibilities for the demonstration
project sponsor and other participating organizations. Describe all
necessary arrangements and institutional agreements to support the
project, and include evidence of agreement among participating
agencies.
2. The demonstration project administrator would be expected to
have full responsibility for the demonstration project throughout its
duration and to serve as the point of contact for interactions with FTA
and the rest of the transit industry.
3. Provide a schedule of work including a time line, key
milestones, and deliverables for the project.
4. Provide a preliminary staffing plan. For the staffing plan, FTA
encourages proposing agencies to work with Universities and Colleges
under the University Transportation Centers Program (Section 5110 of
TEA-21) to provide opportunities for student professional development
and to exchange information on new technology, human factors issues,
land use planning, travel demand modeling, or simulation of operations.
C. Financial plan
1. The proposal shall provide a description of the total cost and
finances for implementing, operating, and maintaining the Bus Rapid
Transit project. The implementation costs would include the costs for
system design, project management, vehicle and system acquisition and
facility
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construction. Provide cost estimates by phase as defined in the
Technical Plan.
2. The Financial Plan should break down funding sources by the
following categories: (1) Local; (2) State; (3) Private; and (4)
Federal. All financial commitments to the project from both public and
private sectors should be documented and included in the proposal.
IX. Demonstration Project Selection
The FTA will select several projects for participation in the
demonstration program. The evaluation criteria are:
{time} The significance of the project in terms of the expected
improvement in bus travel times and reliability due to Bus Rapid
Transit;
{time} The comprehensiveness of the project--the range of features
included in the demonstration and the inclusion of plans for
congestion, signals, boarding and fare collection, delay reduction, and
land use considerations;
{time} The readiness of the applicant to implement the
demonstration--greater consideration will be given to those agencies
closer to implementation of Bus Rapid Transit, who have gone through
the local planning and approval process, and have funds committed;
{time} Evidence that adequate planning has been completed, and
there is local commitment involving the partnering of the transit
agency, city, county or state governments, and the private sector, if
appropriate;
{time} The identification and commitment of funds for capital-
intensive elements. Significant consideration will be given to those
projects with greater levels of non-Federal funding; and
{time} Degree to which innovation is reflected in the project--
including vehicle technology, ITS technologies, procurement strategy,
and professional capacity building involving students as reflected in
the Department of Transportation Garrett A. Morgan Technology and
Transportation Futures Program.
Proposals should be forwarded to the appropriate FTA Regional
Office. Regional offices will screen the proposals and recommend a
subset for further review by an FTA headquarters' interoffice Working
Group. The Working Group will recommend projects to the FTA
Administrator.
X. Schedule
The Bus Rapid Transit Demonstration Program will last over the six-
year life of TEA-21. The selected demonstration projects are expected
to be implemented and in operation within this period. Project review
meetings will be conducted along with quarterly progress review
meetings held by the FTA regional offices. Expert assistance panels
will occur as requested by the project sponsors. Scanning tours,
lessons learned workshops and participation in conferences are
anticipated each year. The evaluation effort will start with data
collection from three to six months prior to the demonstration period
and will continue for a minimum of twelve (12) months from the time
that the project is put into operation. After a six (6) month period of
analysis, a Best Practices Report will be completed.
XI. Y2K Compliance
Any technology containing computer system capabilities, purchased
with grant program funds and expected to be used for a period of time
that goes beyond December 31, 1999 must be year 2000 compliant.
Applicants' Technical Proposal, Management Plan, and Financial Plan
must provide sound evidence that this requirement can be met.
XII. FTA Regional Offices
Region I: 55 Broadway, Kendall Square, Suite 920, Cambridge, MA 02142-
1093, (617) 494-2055
Region II: 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 2940, New York, NY 10278-0194, (212)
264-8162
Region III: 1760 Market Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4124,
(215) 656-7100
Region IV: 61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Suite 17T50, Atlanta, GA 30303-
8917, (404) 562-3500
Region V: 200 West Adams Street, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, (312)
353-2789
Region VI: 819 Taylor Street, Room 8A36, Fort Worth, TX 76102, (817)
978-0550
Region VII: 6301 Rockhill Road, Suite 303, Kansas City, MO 64131-1117,
(816) 523-0204
Region VIII: 216 Sixteenth Street, Suite 650, Denver, CO 80202-5120,
(303) 844-3242
Region IX: 201 Mission Street, Suite 2210, San Francisco, CA 94105-
1831, (415) 744-3133
Region X: 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3142, Seattle, WA 98174-1002, (206)
220-7954
Issued on December 7, 1998.
Gordon J. Linton,
Administrator.
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