DOT-smart-FY24-01

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a $1.49 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941) on May 15, 2025. The award, designated DOT-SMART-FY24-01, supports a demonstration project focused on advanced smart city and community transportation technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety in Chicago. The project performance period extends through November 14, 2026.

As a FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grant recipient, CDOT will conduct planning and prototyping activities related to smart transportation technology implementation within Chicago's municipal transportation infrastructure. The SMART program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with $100 million in annual appropriations through fiscal year 2026, funds competitive demonstration projects among eligible public sector entities. CDOT's award represents a typical mid-range allocation within the program's $1 million to $3 million funding band for Stage 1 projects, positioning the municipality to develop innovative transportation solutions that may advance to implementation funding through subsequent Stage 2 competitive opportunities.