Notice of Upcoming Solicitation: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Railroad Crossing Safety

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), operating under the San Mateo County Transit District in California, is initiating a solicitation to gather market and product information regarding AI solutions designed to enhance railroad crossing safety. This effort focuses specifically on AI-enhanced systems capable of detecting, preventing, and mitigating trespasser strikes at at-grade crossings along the Caltrain route from San Francisco to Gilroy. The research aims to identify advanced technologies that can improve safety measures at these critical points along the rail corridor. The solicitation, identified by number NOUS 25-050 and posted on October 29, 2024, targets vendors who can provide comprehensive AI platforms or tools relevant to railroad crossing safety. The project falls under NAICS code 541715, which covers engineering services, and it is managed by the San Mateo County Transit District, a Special Local and Educational District (SLED) in California. Interested parties can reach out to the primary point of contact, Vanessa Mariano, via email or phone, and further details are available through an online vendor portal. This market research initiative represents an important step toward integrating cutting-edge AI technology to enhance the safety of rail operations in the region.