FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation

Post Date

August 21st 2013

Application Due Date

August 29th 2013

No Explanation

Funding Opportunity Number

FR-RRD-12-013

CFDA Number(s)

20.313

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Eligibility Categories

Other

Only the National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board, Studies & Special Programs is eligible to apply for this grant.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $1000000

Grant Description

The study (Congressionally mandated) shall address and make recommendations on?(1) the performance of the Nation?s major railroads regarding service levels, service quality, and rates; (2) the projected demand for freight transportation over the next two decades and the constraints limiting the railroads? ability to meet that demand; (3) the effectiveness of public policy in balancing the need for railroads to earn adequate returns with those of shippers for reasonable rates and adequate service; and (4) the future role of the Surface Transportation Board in regulating railroad rates, service levels, and the railroads? common carrier obligations, particularly as railroads may become revenue adequate.

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  Department of Transportation

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