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| − | The [https://www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation/mobility-demand-mod-sandbox-program.html Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Program] is a [[Federal Transit Administration]] effort to support innovation among transit agencies and cities. Through the MOD Sandbox program, FTA provides organizations grants to conduct demonstration projects experimenting with unconventional operations. To be eligible, organizations must partner with at least one other organization (such as a private mobility provider or academic research institution). MOD Sandbox grants can cover up to 80% of the cost of a project; in 2016 (the program’s first year) it awarded nearly $8 million to 11 projects. | + | [[Image:Scoop.jpeg|right|thumb|300px|Scoop's BART integration hopes to encourage carpooling to transit. Source: [https://blog.takescoop.com/carpool-to-bart-59d8555e79a2#.qxhusnw9p Scoop]]]The [https://www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation/mobility-demand-mod-sandbox-program.html Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Program] is a [[Federal Transit Administration]] effort to support innovation among transit agencies and cities. Through the MOD Sandbox program, FTA provides organizations grants to conduct demonstration projects experimenting with unconventional operations. To be eligible, organizations must partner with at least one other organization (such as a private mobility provider or academic research institution). MOD Sandbox grants can cover up to 80% of the cost of a project; in 2016 (the program’s first year) it awarded nearly $8 million to 11 projects. |
Revision as of 20:00, 8 March 2017
Scoop's BART integration hopes to encourage carpooling to transit. Source: Scoop
The Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Program is a Federal Transit Administration effort to support innovation among transit agencies and cities. Through the MOD Sandbox program, FTA provides organizations grants to conduct demonstration projects experimenting with unconventional operations. To be eligible, organizations must partner with at least one other organization (such as a private mobility provider or academic research institution). MOD Sandbox grants can cover up to 80% of the cost of a project; in 2016 (the program’s first year) it awarded nearly $8 million to 11 projects.