In plain English
COTA is seeking pedestrian and collision-avoidance systems for a one-year pilot on two GILLIG and two New Flyer buses. The systems must provide driver alerts and safety-data reporting, and vendors must provide installation, training, calibration, warranty support, and technical assistance. COTA may expand the program to more than 300 vehicles; multiple solutions may be selected until funding for 2026 and 2027 is exhausted.
About this bid
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is pursuing a Pedestrian and Collision Avoidance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Pilot Program to evaluate technologies that improve operator awareness, enhance safety, and reduce preventable collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders, motorists, and other roadway users. The pilot will deploy integrated safety systems on select two (2) GILLIG and two (2) New Flyer coaches, with the potential to expand to more than 300 vehicles based on demonstrated performance, reliability, and operational benefits. Multiple solutions will be considered and selected until funding is exhausted for the years 2026 and 2027. The proposed…
Details
- Agency
- Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Ohio
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