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US HR8579SMART Transportation Act Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology in Transportation Act
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Introduced
10/13/2020
10/13/2020
In Committee
10/14/2020
10/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies, and for other purposes. function setCookieAndRedirect(event)
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology in Transportation Act or the SMART Transportation Act, establishes a program to provide grants to eligible entities such as state and local governments, transit agencies, and academic institutions to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies. The goal is to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, mobility, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. The bill also establishes a connected vehicle deployment pilot program and an automated driving system demonstration program to test and gather data on the safe integration of these emerging technologies into the transportation system. Additionally, the bill promotes the accelerated deployment of advanced digital construction management systems to improve productivity, reduce delays, and enhance safety on construction projects.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 10/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8579/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8579/BILLS-116hr8579ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8579/BILLS-116hr8579ih.pdf.pdf |
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