DOT Awards $54 Million in SMART Transportation Grants to Revolutionize Mobility Across America
Justin Morrison
Staff Transportation Writer
FY24 SMART Stage 1 Grants: Revolutionizing Transportation
USDOT awards $54 million to 34 projects driving innovation across 21 states.
Spotlight: Alaska Avalanche Mitigation
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation received $1,128,799 for its Avalanche Mitigation Alert Detection (AMAD) project. Using Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) and Advanced Forecasting Technology (AFT), this initiative addresses avalanche risks along the busy Seward Highway corridor. This innovative approach enhances safety and ensures uninterrupted travel in Alaska's challenging winter conditions.
Top Projects Across the U.S.
California
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Skate Deployment & Electric Bus Optimization - $2,000,000
Improving electric bus operations with open-source software.
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Smart & Integrated Fleet Charging - $2,000,000
Optimizing bus yard management with SaaS platforms and IoT sensors.
Indiana
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Smarter & Safer Workzones - $1,980,988
Enhancing workzone safety with roadside sensors and data exchange systems.
Texas
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Galveston Rapid Evacuation System - $1,999,970
AI-driven smart signals optimize emergency evacuation routes.
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Waco Smart Technologies - $1,440,405
Leveraging AI and sensors to enhance transit, pedestrian, and bike systems.
Transforming Transportation Nationwide
The SMART Stage 1 Grants empower projects that:
- • Enhance safety for travelers and workers.
- • Improve efficiency through advanced systems.
- • Address equity and accessibility challenges.
- • Advance AI, connected vehicles, and UAS technologies.