The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has recently opened funding applications for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The program aims to award funding for unique projects that incorporate advanced innovative technologies such as automation, connected vehicles, and smart grid in transportation-related contexts.
Available funding is accessible to a wide spectrum of applicants including states and Tribal governments, public transit authorities, and metropolitan planning associations. Key to this process is the requirement to collaborate with technology developers and manufacturers in order to drive the innovative objectives of this program.
Launched by USDOT, the SMART Grants Program seeks to achieve progress in the mobility and transportation industry by embracing creative solutions and cutting-edge technology. The integration of automation, connected vehicles, and smart grid technologies can potentially revolutionize the way transportation systems are currently managed and could lead to increased efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Further information can be found on the grant’s official page