INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM March 18, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Filing of Funding Application for Section 5312 Funds Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program
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The City of Albuquerque Transit Department submitted a grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FTA Section 5312 Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program for federal funds on January 17, 2025. The total grant submission was $633,474 with the federal portion $506,778 and a local match of 20% of the total grant submission or $126,696. Local match funds will be available from the Transfer to Capital Grants program in the Transit Operating Fund 661 to the Capital Grants Fund 665. IDOH in the amount of $8,706 is included in the total grant matching amount.
This grant provides funding to retrofit existing Transit buses with a collision avoidance system. Pedestrians and cyclists often are not seen by motor coach operators due to large blind spots around the vehicle, especially when making turns. Utilizing intelligent vision sensor cameras, the system identifies a diverse and extensive variety of potential dangers on the road, such as vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and more. When danger is imminent, visual and audible alerts warn the driver to make the necessary corrections in sufficient time to avoid potential collisions or mitigate their severity.
The procurement method is by means of a partnership with a component manufacturer. According to the notice of funding opportunity, if an application with such a partnership is selected for funding, the competitive selection process will be deemed to satisfy the requirement for a competitive procurement under 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) for the named entities.
In submitting this Request for Approval, we agree that we have reviewed and will comply with the rules of ethical conduct set out in Sections 3-3-1 et seq. and the Purchasing Ordinance at Sections 5-5-22 et seq.
TITLE/SUBJECT OF LEGISLATION: Executive Communication for Filing of Funding Application for Section 5312 Funds Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program
Approved:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date
Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended:
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Kevin Sourisseau Date
Chief Financial Officer
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Leslie Keener Date
Director, Transit Department