This webinar is led by the ITE TSM&O Council - Smart Communities Committee
Webinar Description:
The US DOT's Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety. The next Stage 1 NOFO is now open, with applications due on July 12, 2024 at 5PM ET. This webinar seeks to inform attendees of the SMART grants application process and procedures, explain what projects are eligible, and share advice for determining ideas for application submittal.
In addition, three agencies that have recently been awarded SMART grants will share their experiences, including how they decided to submit for the grant, questions they asked internally as they prepared their application, challenges they faced throughout the process, and opportunities they took advantage of that benefitted their application. We will hear each of their stories and discuss broader project ideation and best practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the requirements of the SMART grants program application.
- Understand the objectives of the program and determine which project types are best suited for this application.
- Recall successes and challenges of previously awarded agencies and learn from their experiences.
- Develop an understanding of what makes a strong grant application for the SMART grants program.
Moderator:
Beth Ostrowski, P.E., PTOE, Regional Practice Leader | KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Presenters:
- Madeline Zhu, Policy Advisor, SMART Grants Program | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation | San Francisco, CA, United States
- Michael Eichler, Strategic Planning Advisor, Digital Modernization | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Washington, DC, United States
- Mark Plass, P.E., Chief Transportation Engineer | Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization | Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
- John Thai, Principal Traffic Engineer | City of Anaheim | Anaheim, CA, United States
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