Path-TN partnership for AI-driven multimodal transportation services integration in tennessee cities

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Vanderbilt University $8.666 million on March 12, 2026, under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200) to lead the PATH-TN Partnership for AI-Driven Multimodal Transportation Services Integration in Tennessee Cities project through March 31, 2030.

The project develops AI-driven systems to integrate multimodal transportation services across Tennessee cities. Vanderbilt University manages Concept of Operations planning and operational readiness, provides personnel support and training, and oversees project reports, publications, and dissemination. The University of Memphis, receiving a sub-award with obligation date August 20, 2026, conducts Memphis-based data collection, evaluation, and analysis and manages local liaison and operations supervision for the Memphis Area Transit Authority. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville delivers Knoxville knowledge transfer and planning support as a sub-recipient. Work is performed in Tennessee, with administrative oversight through Vanderbilt University's Sponsored Programs Administration division.