DOT-smart-FY24-01

Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority received a $1,982,235 Project Grant award on May 15, 2025, under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941), administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary. The award supports a demonstration project focused on advanced smart city and community transportation technologies and systems, with a completion deadline of November 14, 2026. As a Stage 1 SMART Grant recipient, the authority is conducting planning and prototyping activities related to smart transportation innovations that will enhance transportation efficiency and safety within the Nashville metropolitan area.

The specific products and services to be delivered through this award will involve technology interventions and advanced transportation systems designed to improve mobility and operational capabilities for transit services serving Davidson County, Tennessee. Consistent with the SMART program's emphasis on innovative applications, the project is expected to leverage technologies such as intelligent infrastructure, connected systems, and data-driven analytics to support WeGo Public Transit's mission of providing enhanced public transportation services to the Nashville region.