Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 17 005
The FY17 Penn-Farley Complex - Farley Building Loading Dock Reconstruction Project is a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant opportunity focused on a targeted transportation and circulation improvement at the Farley Building within the Penn-Farley/Moynihan area. The project centers on reconstructing and relocating the building's loading operations to address a specific, recurring street-level problem on 31st Street in Manhattan: the existing loading dock sits roughly twenty-five feet from the sidewalk, forcing delivery trucks to back in and unload in a way that blocks traffic and disrupts pedestrian-adjacent curb activity.
Under the proposed scope, the grantee would construct three new loading docks designed to be partly recessed within the Farley Building's envelope. By pulling the loading bays into the building footprint, the design removes the need for trucks to occupy or obstruct 31st Street while maneuvering and unloading. The practical intent is to eliminate the ongoing conflict between freight deliveries and the public right-of-way, which currently contributes to bottlenecks, slowed traffic flow, and intermittent blockages near the sidewalk.
The expected outcomes described in the opportunity emphasize local transportation benefits: smoother traffic operations along 31st Street, reduced congestion caused by vehicles queuing behind blocked lanes, shorter vehicle dwell times, and a corresponding reduction in air pollution associated with idling and stop-and-go backup conditions. In other words, this is a relatively contained construction project with broader mobility and environmental co-benefits derived from better freight curb management and reduced street obstruction.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement under the transportation activity category, listed under CFDA 20.314. The funding opportunity number is FR RLD 17 005, and it was created on 2017-07-14 with an original closing date of 2017-07-21. The award ceiling is $21,965,000. Eligibility is explicitly limited: only the Moynihan Station Development Corporation (MSDC) is eligible to apply, making this a single-entity, purpose-specific federal funding action rather than a broadly competitive grant open to multiple applicants.Apply for FR RLD 17 005
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17 Penn-Farley Complex - Farley Building Loading Dock Reconstruction Project, MSDC" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-07-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-07-21. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,965,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the FY17 Penn-Farley Complex - Farley Building Loading Dock Reconstruction Project?
This is a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant opportunity that supports a targeted transportation and circulation improvement at the Farley Building within the Penn-Farley/Moynihan area in Manhattan.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of award is being used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this funding action?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is transportation.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.314.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR RLD 17 005.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2017-07-14.
What was the original closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date was 2017-07-21.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $21,965,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is explicitly limited to a single entity: only the Moynihan Station Development Corporation (MSDC) is eligible to apply.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. Based on the eligibility limitation, this is a single-entity, purpose-specific federal funding action rather than a broadly competitive grant open to multiple applicants.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at the Farley Building in the Penn-Farley/Moynihan area, along 31st Street in Manhattan.
What street-level problem is the project trying to fix?
The current loading dock is roughly twenty-five feet from the sidewalk, which forces delivery trucks to back in and unload in a way that blocks traffic and disrupts curb activity near pedestrians on 31st Street.
Why does the existing loading dock configuration cause traffic issues?
Because trucks must maneuver and unload in a way that occupies the street, it can block lanes, create bottlenecks, and cause vehicles to queue behind the obstruction.
What construction work is included in the proposed scope?
The proposed scope is to reconstruct and relocate the building's loading operations by constructing three new loading docks that are designed to be partly recessed within the Farley Building's envelope.
How does recessing the loading docks change truck operations on 31st Street?
By pulling the loading bays into the building footprint, the design removes the need for trucks to occupy or obstruct 31st Street while maneuvering and unloading.
How many new loading docks are planned?
The scope describes construction of three new loading docks.
What is the practical intent of relocating the loading docks into the building footprint?
The intent is to eliminate the ongoing conflict between freight deliveries and the public right-of-way by reducing or removing the need for trucks to block or interfere with street operations during deliveries.
What transportation benefits are expected along 31st Street?
Expected outcomes include smoother traffic operations, reduced congestion caused by vehicles queuing behind blocked lanes, and shorter vehicle dwell times.
What environmental benefits are described for this project?
The opportunity describes a reduction in air pollution associated with idling and stop-and-go backup conditions, due to reduced congestion and shorter vehicle dwell times.
Is this a large, corridor-wide transportation program or a contained site project?
It is described as a relatively contained construction project focused on a specific location, with broader mobility and environmental co-benefits derived from improved freight curb management and reduced street obstruction.
What is the main reason the project is considered a transportation and circulation improvement?
The project addresses how freight deliveries interact with the public right-of-way by changing loading dock geometry and operations so that trucks do not block traffic or disrupt curb activity on 31st Street.
What recurring issue does the project aim to eliminate?
The recurring issue is delivery trucks blocking traffic and disrupting curb activity near the sidewalk on 31st Street due to the current loading dock layout and required backing/unloading maneuvers.
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