OTTAWA, CANADA: TRANSPORT CANADA CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Transport Minister Tony Valeri has announced a call for proposals for projects that advance transportation planning and enhance integration and intermodal connections. Proposals eligible for funding include:

* research studies that provide greater understanding of urban and multimodal transportation;

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* development and dissemination of information management tools, including traffic demand management;

* infrastructure and technologies to improve connections between modes and modal integration;

* initiatives to facilitate modal partnerships or cross-modal/shipper partnerships; and

* development of organizations to plan and manage passenger and freight transportation activities in urban areas.

Approximately $1.5 million will be distributed to qualified applicants-nearly $500,000 will be reserved for academics. The deadline for proposals is May 6, 2004. The guide for applicants is available at www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/highways/tp14219/menu.htm.