1. Welcome to the Mobility Colloquium a monthly presentation sponsored by

2. The ABCs of UTCM Melissa Tooley, Director University Transportation Center for Mobility

3. =The University Transportation Center for Mobility  UTC Program  Designated in SAFETEA-LU  $1.5 million for 4 years  “Improving the quality of life by enhancing mobility” more info: utcm.tamu.edu

4. How to Get UTCM Funding  RFPP due by October 1, 2007  Types of Projects  Research (these must include education and tech transfer components)  Education  Technology Transfer

5. Research Focus Areas  Coast to coast and border to border mobility  Rural public transportation  Congestion management and mitigation  Innovative financing

6. Helpful Hints  RFPP format  Partnerships with TTI and the academic community  Collaboration with academic departments and programs on the Texas A&M campus with an interest in transportation issues  Leveraging funds - especially with long-term potential  Benefits beyond the life of the grant  For research projects  a clear link to Research Focus Areas  meaningful student involvement  technology transfer component

7. Timeline  October 1 RFPP Submission Deadline  October 5 - 19 Executive Committee and Advisory Board Reviews  November 1 Executive Committee Selects Projects for Formal Proposals  December 7 Formal Proposal Deadline  December 21Notification of Award

8. Questions? 979-845-2538 utcm.tamu.edu