The purpose of the smart grants program is to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems in a variety of communities to improve…

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) a $1,096,500 project grant under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941). The purpose of the SMART Grants Program is to fund demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community transportation technologies and systems to improve efficiency and safety.

Through this award, CCTA will conduct demonstration projects to use technology interventions to solve real-world transportation challenges and build data and technology capacity in the public sector. The award has a period of performance from September 15, 2024 to March 14, 2026. As a U.S. local government entity, CCTA specializes in developing innovative transportation strategies and securing federal grants to enhance mobility and infrastructure in Contra Costa County.

The purpose of the smart grants program is to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems in a variety of communities to improve transportation efficiency and safety. The program funds projects that are focused on using technology interventions to solve real-world challenges and build data and technology capacity and expertise in the public sector.