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SMART Stage 2

On December 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $85M for the first round of Stage 2 Implementation Grants for eight projects, implemented across ten states. For more details on the projects, see below and the SMART Stage 2 Project List.

These projects represent six of the eight technology areas identified in BIL: Connected Vehicles, Sensor-based Infrastructure, Systems Integration, Innovative Aviation, Smart Grid, and Smart Technology Traffic Signals. 

Graphic showing the Stage 2 SMART Grants awarded to date: 8 projects, $85M grants funding, representing 8 states, with a note that some projects are partnerships of multiple states, so the total number of states where projects will take place is ten. Icons indicate the following technology areas are involved: connected vehicles, sensors, systems integration, innovative aviation, smart grid, traffic signals

USDOT received a total of 28 applications to the FY24 Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity. The average amount of funding requested was $10,481,634.

 

Map of SMART Stage 2 Projects

Click on the icons to learn more about each individual project.

The eight technology domains below were identified in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). All SMART projects leverage one or more of these technologies. For a detailed definition of each technology area from BIL, please refer to the SMART Fact Sheet.

Icons listing the eight SMART technology areas: connected vehicles, smart technology traffic signals, smart grid, systems integration, coordinated automation, sensor-based infrastructure, innovative aviation, and commerce delivery and logistics

 

SMART Stage 2 Projects in the News

The Tennessean: Nashville to use $12 million in SMART transit grants for LiDAR, AI. 

Parking Today: Minneapolis, Seattle Receive Stage 2 SMART Grant for Curb Management

Bellingham Herald: Grant aims to offer real-time border info, faster crossing

Alaska Native News: DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska

Last updated: Friday, January 17, 2025