Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 022
The FY24 Metrolink Rail Crossing Integration Technology for Safety and Congestion Relief Project is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It supports a single, targeted technology deployment across the Metrolink commuter rail network aimed at improving safety at rail-highway crossings while also reducing roadway congestion created by train operations near stations. The project centers on installing Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology, a type of crossing integration system designed to better coordinate train stopping patterns at stations that are close to grade crossings so that warning devices and gates are activated more appropriately, helping limit unnecessary gate-down time while maintaining or improving safety performance.
The funded work specifically covers installations at multiple Metrolink locations where crossings and station stops are closely linked. The crossings identified in the opportunity are: Lassen Street at milepost 445.67 near Chatsworth Station (10046 Old Depot Plaza Road, Chatsworth, CA, Ventura County); North Hubbard Avenue at milepost 21.81 near Sylmar/San Fernando Station (12219 Frank Modugno Drive, Sylmar, CA, Los Angeles County); Sierra Highway at milepost 69.32 near Palmdale Station (39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive, Palmdale, CA, Los Angeles County); and Sunland Boulevard at milepost 15.06 near Sun Valley Station (8360 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA, Los Angeles County). In practical terms, the grant is intended to pay for installing and integrating wireless equipment and related systems at these crossings so that crossing warning operation aligns with real train movements, especially when trains slow down or stop at platforms immediately after clearing, approaching, or occupying nearby crossings.
The opportunity is offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under a discretionary program category, with the activity area listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with the opportunity is 20.337. Eligible applicants are limited to special district governments, which typically includes entities such as regional transportation authorities or similar special-purpose public agencies that manage rail or transit services. The funding opportunity number is FR CCD 24 022.
From a funding standpoint, the award ceiling is $1,600,000, and the FRA anticipates making one award, meaning this is structured as a single-project investment rather than a broad, competitive pool of multiple awards. The opportunity was created on May 27, 2026, and the original closing date for applications is June 3, 2026. Overall, the grant is narrowly focused: it is meant to deliver a concrete deployment of wireless crossing-station integration technology at specified Metrolink crossings to improve crossing safety outcomes and to reduce traffic delays and backups that can occur when crossing gates remain down longer than necessary due to station stop operations near those intersections.Apply for FR CCD 24 022
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Metrolink Rail Crossing Integration Technology for Safety & Congestion Relief Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.337.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-03. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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FY24 Metrolink Rail Crossing Integration Technology for Safety and Congestion Relief Project - FAQs
What is the FY24 Metrolink Rail Crossing Integration Technology for Safety and Congestion Relief Project?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It supports a single, targeted technology deployment across the Metrolink commuter rail network to improve safety at rail-highway grade crossings and reduce roadway congestion caused by train operations near stations.
Who is administering this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is offered under a discretionary program category.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to (1) improve safety at rail-highway crossings and (2) reduce roadway congestion and traffic delays created by train operations near stations, especially where station stops are closely linked to nearby grade crossings.
What technology is being deployed under this project?
The project centers on installing Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology, described as a crossing integration system that better coordinates train stopping patterns at stations close to grade crossings so warning devices and gates are activated more appropriately.
What problem does Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology address?
It is intended to limit unnecessary gate-down time while maintaining or improving safety performance, particularly in scenarios where trains slow down or stop at platforms immediately after clearing, approaching, or occupying nearby crossings.
What types of work will the grant fund?
The funded work specifically covers installing and integrating wireless equipment and related systems at identified Metrolink locations so that crossing warning operation aligns with real train movements near stations.
Is this grant focused on multiple projects or a single targeted deployment?
It is structured as a single, targeted technology deployment. FRA anticipates making one award, indicating a single-project investment rather than multiple awards.
How many awards does the FRA anticipate making?
The FRA anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is $1,600,000.
Where will the installations occur?
Installations will occur at multiple Metrolink locations where crossings and station stops are closely linked, at the specific crossings identified in the opportunity.
Which rail-highway crossings are identified for this deployment?
The crossings identified are:
- Lassen Street at milepost 445.67 near Chatsworth Station
- North Hubbard Avenue at milepost 21.81 near Sylmar/San Fernando Station
- Sierra Highway at milepost 69.32 near Palmdale Station
- Sunland Boulevard at milepost 15.06 near Sun Valley Station
What is the location for the Lassen Street crossing installation?
Lassen Street at milepost 445.67 near Chatsworth Station, 10046 Old Depot Plaza Road, Chatsworth, CA, Ventura County.
What is the location for the North Hubbard Avenue crossing installation?
North Hubbard Avenue at milepost 21.81 near Sylmar/San Fernando Station, 12219 Frank Modugno Drive, Sylmar, CA, Los Angeles County.
What is the location for the Sierra Highway crossing installation?
Sierra Highway at milepost 69.32 near Palmdale Station, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive, Palmdale, CA, Los Angeles County.
What is the location for the Sunland Boulevard crossing installation?
Sunland Boulevard at milepost 15.06 near Sun Valley Station, 8360 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA, Los Angeles County.
Why are these locations specifically targeted?
The opportunity targets locations where crossings and station stops are closely linked, because train stopping patterns near stations can affect how long crossing warning devices and gates remain activated, which can influence both safety outcomes and roadway congestion.
How does the project reduce roadway congestion?
By better coordinating crossing warning activation with actual train movement and station stopping behavior, the system can help limit unnecessary gate-down time that can cause traffic delays and backups near crossings and stations.
How does the project support safety at grade crossings?
The project is intended to improve how appropriately warning devices and gates are activated in relation to real train movements, with the stated goal of maintaining or improving safety performance at rail-highway crossings.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with the opportunity is 20.337.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR CCD 24 022.
What activity area is listed for the opportunity?
The activity area is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to special district governments, which typically includes entities such as regional transportation authorities or similar special-purpose public agencies that manage rail or transit services.
Is eligibility open to applicants outside special district governments?
No. Based on the opportunity description, eligibility is limited to special district governments.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 27, 2026.
What is the original application closing date?
The original closing date for applications is June 3, 2026.
Is the grant intended for general rail improvements across the network?
No. The grant is described as narrowly focused and intended to deliver a concrete deployment of wireless crossing-station integration technology at specified Metrolink crossings.
What is meant by "crossing integration system" in this opportunity?
In this context, it refers to a system designed to coordinate how crossing warning devices and gates operate in relation to train movements and nearby station stops, particularly when stations are close to grade crossings.
What is the practical outcome the grant is aiming for at the selected crossings?
The practical outcome is the installation and integration of wireless equipment and related systems so that crossing warning operation more closely matches real train movements, helping reduce unnecessary gate-down time while supporting safety.
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