DOT-smart-FY24-02

The City of Minneapolis received a $14.8 million project grant (DOT-SMART-FY24-02) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941), awarded May 15, 2025, with a performance period extending through May 14, 2028. As a Stage Two SMART Grant recipient, Minneapolis will implement advanced smart city transportation technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety, building on planning and prototyping work completed under prior FY22 Stage One funding.

The award supports demonstration projects utilizing smart transportation technologies such as coordinated automation, connected vehicles, intelligent infrastructure, and smart traffic management systems. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, SMART Grants Program projects typically incorporate innovative applications including artificial intelligence-driven analytics, digital ticketing platforms, and curb management solutions. All work will be performed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the grant is subject to federal audit requirements under 2 CFR 200.