This project will use advanced traffic management system technology to integrate disparate intelligent transportation systems throughout south dakota

The State of South Dakota Department of Transportation received a $1.99 million Project Grant from the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941) awarded on July 15, 2025, with a completion date of January 14, 2027. This award funds the development and integration of advanced traffic management system technology across South Dakota's disparate intelligent transportation systems. The project will consolidate multiple transportation technology platforms into a unified, statewide management system designed to enhance transportation efficiency and safety through coordinated automation, intelligent infrastructure, and data analytics capabilities.

The SMART Grants Program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with $500 million in total appropriations distributed across fiscal years 2022 through 2026, supports competitive demonstration projects that leverage smart city and community technologies to improve transportation outcomes. This South Dakota project aligns with the program's objectives by implementing integrated intelligent transportation systems at a statewide scale, positioning the state to enhance its capacity for real-time traffic management, coordination across transportation modes, and data-driven decision-making throughout the state's transportation network.