DOT-smart-FY24-01

Award Information: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary awarded $1.0 million in Project Grant funding to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941) on May 15, 2025, with a completion deadline of November 14, 2026. This award represents part of the FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grants competition, which allocated $50 million across eligible public sector entities for planning and prototyping projects utilizing advanced smart city and community transportation technologies.

Products and Services Delivered: The award funds a demonstration project focused on advanced smart transportation technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. Based on PSTA's track record of successful federal transit grants, the project is anticipated to support innovative transportation technology initiatives—potentially including intelligent infrastructure systems, connected vehicle applications, digital mobility solutions, or smart traffic management systems. The 18-month project period will enable PSTA to develop and prototype smart community transportation solutions designed to enhance public transit operations and safety within Pinellas County. All grant activities will be subject to 2 CFR 200 audit requirements and standard Department of Transportation grant agreement terms and conditions.