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: August 28, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total; single award; 24-month cooperative agreement; 50% non-federal cost match required (total project cost $1.2M)
Summary: Supports a University Transportation Center-led consortium to develop interdisciplinary law and policy training on AI, automated vehicles, and digital infrastructure for policymakers and legal professionals.
Key Information: Only current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTCs) are eligible; strict deadline, no late submissions accepted.
Description
This opportunity funds the development of interdisciplinary training materials and curricula aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between fast-evolving transportation technologies and the legal and policymaking communities. The program focuses on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and the supporting digital infrastructure. The selected University Transportation Center (UTC) will lead a consortium (with potential partners from academia, non-profit, or for-profit sectors) to design, pilot, and deliver three types of educational tools:
- A one-day training course for congressional and support staff,
- A one-hour executive briefing for elected leaders and policymakers,
- A full-semester curriculum for law students targeting transportation policy careers.
The project spans 24 months and culminates in regional pilot trainings and transfer of materials for continued use.
