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
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total; single award; 24-month cooperative agreement; 1:1 (50%) non-federal cost match required
Summary: Supports the development of interdisciplinary training materials on emerging transportation technologies (AI, automated vehicles, digital infrastructure) for policymakers and legal professionals.
Key Information: Only current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTCs) are eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) funds a 24-month cooperative agreement to develop and deliver interdisciplinary training on rapidly evolving transportation technologies. The goal is to bridge the knowledge gap between technological advances—specifically artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and digital infrastructure—and the policymakers, lawmakers, and legal professionals who govern and regulate these domains.
The selected grantee will create three key educational deliverables:
- 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 aiming for transportation policy careers.
The project includes research and needs assessment, curriculum development, pilot training sessions, and dissemination of open-source instructional materials for future use.
