Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development
This $600,000 grant funds a university to create training programs for lawmakers and legal staff on AI, automated vehicles, and related tech in transportation over 24 months.
Funder: 69A355 Research and Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total; 1 award; 24-month cooperative agreement
Summary: Supports development of interdisciplinary training programs bridging transportation law, policy, and technology for policymakers and legal professionals.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility limited to current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTC) consortia.
Description
The program aims to address the knowledge gap between rapidly evolving transportation technologies and the needs of policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel. Funding will support a university-led consortium to develop:
- A one-week training for support staff of lawmakers and policymakers,
- A one-hour executive summary training for lawmakers and policymakers,
- A semester-long law school curriculum focused on emerging transportation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and AV-supporting infrastructure.
The initiative is designed to ensure decision-makers are equipped with up-to-date, interdisciplinary knowledge to inform policy and legal frameworks in transportation.
