,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hegi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #ac1 #bjbj,mr4 ,balderson 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 and ,mr4 ,graves of ,louisiana7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to deploy1 install1 and operate advanced transportation technologies1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,methods to ,advance ,research and ,technology in ,transportation ,act or the ,,smart ,transportation ,act4 #b4 ,advanced transportation technologies program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,advanced transportation technologies program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to deploy1 install1 and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 system performance1 mobility1 intermodal connectivity1 and infrastructure return on investment4 7b7 ,criteria ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop criteria for selection of an eligible entity to receive a grant1 including how the proposed deployment of technology-- 7#a7 reduces costs and improves return on investments1 including through the optimization of existing transportation capacity2 7#b7 delivers environmental benefits by alleviating congestion and streamlining traffic flow2 7#c7 measures and improves the operational performance of the applicable transportation network2 7#d7 reduces the number and severity of traffic accidents and increases driver1 passenger1 and pedestrian safety2 7#e7 collects1 disseminates1 and uses information on real-time traffic1 work zone1 weather1 transit1 paratransit1 parking1 and other transportation-related information to improve mobility1 reduce congestion1 and provide for more efficient1 accessible1 and integrated transportation and transportation services2 7#f7 monitors transportation assets to improve infrastructure management1 reduce maintenance costs1 prioritize investment decisions1 and ensure a state of good repair2 7#g7 delivers economic benefits by reducing delays1 improving system performance1 and providing for the efficient and reliable movement of goods and services2 or 7#h7 accelerates the deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-infrastructure1 autonomous vehicles1 and other technologies4 7c7 ,applications ,an application submitted for a project to be carried out by a grant under this program shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to deploy and provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 system performance1 and return on investment4 7#b7 ,objectives for quantifiable system performance improvements1 such as-- 7,a7 reducing traffic-related accidents1 congestion1 and costs2 7,b7 optimizing system efficiency2 and 7,c7 improving access to transportation services4 7#c7 ,quantifiable safety1 mobility1 and environmental benefit projections such as data-driven estimates of how the project proposes to improve the applicable transportation system efficiency and how such project proposes to reduce traffic congestion4 7#d7 ,a plan for any partnerships with private sector entities or public agencies1 including multimodal and multijurisdictional entities1 research institutions1 organizations representing transportation and technology leaders1 or other transportation stakeholders4 7#e7 ,a plan to leverage and optimize existing local and regional advanced transportation technology investments4 7d7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,each fiscal year for which funding is made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants to not less than #e and not more than #aj eligible entities4 7#b7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7,b7 ,rural set-aside ,not less than #bj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section shall be reserved for projects serving rural areas1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 7#c7 ,technology diversity ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent a variety of technology solutions4 7e7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section to deploy advanced transportation technologies1 including-- 7#a7 advanced traveler information systems2 7#b7 advanced transportation management technologies2 7#c7 advanced transportation technologies to improve emergency evacuation and response by ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities2 7#d7 infrastructure maintenance1 monitoring1 and condition assessment2 7#e7 advanced public transportation systems2 7#f7 transportation system performance data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination systems2 7#g7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-pedestrian1 and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7#h7 integration of intelligent transportation systems with the ,smart ,grid and other energy distribution and charging systems2 7#i7 integrated corridor management systems2 7#aj7 advanced parking reservation or variable pricing systems2 7#aa7 electronic pricing1 toll collection1 and payment systems2 7#ab7 technology that enhances high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pricing1 or congestion pricing2 7#ac7 advanced mobility and access technologies1 such as dynamic ridesharing and information systems to support human services for elderly and disabled individuals2 7#ad7 technology that collects and maintains automated driving system safety data and data analysis tools2 7#ae7 cybersecurity protection measures and activities to protect against cybersecurity threats2 or 7#af7 advanced vulnerable road user safety information systems4 7f7 ,report to ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a recipient of a grant under this section submits1 not later than #a year after the recipient receives a grant and annually thereafter1 a report to the ,secretary that describes-- 7,a7 deployment and operational costs of the project compared to the benefits and savings the project provides2 and 7,b7 how the project has met the original expectations projected in the deployment plan submitted with the application1 such as-- 7i7 data on how the project has helped reduce traffic accidents1 congestion1 costs1 and other benefits of the deployed systems2 7ii7 data on the effect of measuring and improving transportation system performance through the deployment of advanced transportation technologies2 7iii7 the effectiveness of providing real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to the public to make informed travel decisions2 and 7iv7 lessons learned and recommendations for future deployment strategies to optimize transportation mobility1 efficiency1 and multimodal system performance4 7#b7 ,report ,consistency 7,a7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall provide grant recipients with methods and techniques to support consistent data collection across grant recipients and may update such methods and techniques as appropriate4 7,b7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall provide grant recipients notice of an update described in subparagraph 7,a7 not less than #ij days before carrying out such update4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,transportation an updated report that describes the effectiveness of grant recipients in meeting projected deployment plans including data described in subsection 7f7 on how the program has-- 7#a7 reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries2 7#b7 reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time reliability2 7#c7 reduced transportation-related emissions2 7#d7 optimized multimodal system performance2 7#e7 improved access to transportation alternatives2 7#f7 provided the public with access to real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions2 7#g7 provided cost savings to transportation agencies1 businesses1 and the traveling public2 or 7#h7 provided other benefits to transportation users and the general public4 7h7 ,penalty ,the ,secretary may terminate a grant provided under this section and deobligate funds provided by such grant if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines from a report submitted pursuant to subsection 7f7 that a recipient of such grant is not carrying out the requirements of the grant2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary provides written notice to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate #fj days prior to deobligating funds under this subsection4 7i7 ,funding ,of the amounts provided to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may set aside #b1jjj1jjj each fiscal year for program reporting1 evaluation1 and administrative costs related to this section4 7j7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the cost of the project4 7k7 ,grant limitation ,the ,secretary may not award more than #ae percent of the amount described under subsection 7i74 7l7 ,expenses for grant recipients ,a grant recipient under this section may use not more than #e percent of the funds awarded each fiscal year to carry out planning and reporting requirements4 7m7 ,grant flexibility 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 by ,august #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary determines that there are not enough grant applications that meet the requirements described in subsection 7c7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the programs specified in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 any of the funds reserved for the fiscal year under subsection 7i7 that the ,secretary has not yet awarded under this section2 and 7,b7 an amount of obligation limitation equal to the amount of funds that the ,secretary transfers under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,programs ,the programs referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 the programs under sections #ejc7;b7 and #ejc7;c72 and 7,b7 the programs under sections #eab through #eah4 7#c7 ,distribution ,any transfer of funds and obligation limitation under paragraph 7#a7 shall be divided among the programs referred to in that paragraph in the same proportions as the ,secretary originally reserved funding from the programs for the fiscal year under subsection 7i74 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,advanced transportation technologies ,the term advanced transportation technologies means technologies that improve the efficiency1 safety1 or state of good repair of surface transportation systems1 including intelligent transportation systems4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state or local government1 a transit agency1 metropolitan planning organization1 or a political subdivision of a ,state or local government1 a multijurisdictional group1 a public academic institution1 public research institution1 or a consortia of research institutions or academic institutions4 7#c7 ,multijurisdictional group ,the term multijurisdictional group means any combination of ,state governments1 local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 transit agencies1 or other political subdivisions of a ,state for which each member of the group-- 7,a7 has signed a written agreement to implement a project carried out under this section across jurisdictional boundaries2 and 7,b7 is an eligible entity under this section4 7#d7 ,smart ,grid ,the term ,smart ,grid means a system that provides for any of the smart grid functions set forth in section #acjf7;d7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;d774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ebj4 ,advanced transportation technologies program4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ejc7;c77#d74 #c4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eba4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a connected vehicle deployment pilot program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to spur operational deployments to meet the transportation needs of eligible entities through the use of the best available and emerging intelligent transportation systems4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the program shall be to-- 7,a7 spur connected vehicle technology deployment through wirelessly connected vehicles that interact with a connected environment1 including mobile devices1 infrastructure1 and other elements2 7,b7 realize safety1 mobility1 and environmental impacts through operational deployments2 7,c7 capture and use new forms of connected vehicle and mobile device data to support improved surface transportation system performance and enhanced performance-based management2 7,d7 encourage partnerships of multiple stakeholders 7including private companies1 ,state and local agencies1 transit agencies1 commercial vehicle operators1 freight shippers1 and transportation network companies72 7,e7 deploy applications using data captured from multiple sources 7including vehicles1 mobile devices1 and infrastructure7 across all elements of the surface transportation system 7including transit1 highway1 arterial highways1 parking facilities1 and toll highways72 and 7,f7 support deployment sites that create foundations for future expanded and enhanced deployments4 7b7 ,grant amount ,each grant made under this section shall be in an amount that is at least #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section to any of the following entities3 7#a7 ,a ,state or a group of ,states4 7#b7 ,a transit agency4 7#c7 ,a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of more than #bjj1jjj individuals4 7#d7 ,a unit of local government or a group of local governments4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision of a ,state or local government4 7#f7 ,a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority4 7#g7 ,a multijurisdictional group 7as defined under section #ebj7 or a consortia of research institutions or academic institutions4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section for a project that deploys connected vehicle applications and technologies1 including-- 7#a7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7#b7 integration of intelligent transportation systems with the ,smart ,grid and other energy distribution and charging systems2 7#c7 electronic pricing and payment systems2 7#d7 advanced mobility and access technologies1 such as dynamic ridesharing and information systems to support human services for elderly and disabled individuals2 and 7#e7 any deployment concept eligible1 before the date of enactment of this section1 under the connected vehicle pilot deployment program carried out by the ,department of ,transportation4 7e7 ,use of funds ,grant amounts received for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 activities in the development phase1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review process 7as defined under section #aci71 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvement directly related to improving system performance2 7#c7 providing incentives to attract driver participation2 and 7#d7 purchasing and installing any connected vehicle equipment 7including vehicle applications1 roadside units1 and back-office equipment74 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity described under subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines is appropriate1 including-- 7,a7 a plan to deploy and provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of connected vehicle technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 and system performance2 7,b7 objectives to improve and measure system performance in #a or more of-- 7i7 system productivity2 7ii7 mobility1 including impact on freight movements2 7iii7 livability and accessibility of goods1 services1 and activities2 7iv7 environment and fuel use2 and 7v7 traveler and system safety1 including advising individuals of potentially unsafe conditions and mitigating the impact of events that may cause vehicle accidents2 and 7,c7 a plan for partnering with private sector entities or public agencies1 including multimodal and multijurisdictional entities1 research institutions1 organizations representing transportation and technology leaders1 or other transportation stakeholders4 7#b7 ,criteria ,when evaluating applications under this section1 the ,secretary may not require that a pilot deployment under the program be based on research carried out or funded by the ,department of ,transportation4 7g7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall award grants to not less than #c and not more than #e eligible entities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,geographic diversity ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7h7 ,grant management ,in carrying out the grant program under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 emphasize project sustainability and long-term funding goals2 7#b7 create a noncompetitive environment and encourage collaboration among project sites2 7#c7 balance the privacy of users and secure operations of pilot projects1 while maintaining the ability to measure performance factors2 and 7#d7 be wary of technological maturity of connected vehicle applications and impact of long-term viability of non-deployment ready applications4 7i7 ,smart ,grid defined ,in this section1 the term ,smart ,grid means a system that provides for any of the smart grid functions set forth in section #acjf7;d7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;d774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #eba4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program4 4 #d4 ,automated driving system demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebb4 ,automated driving system demonstration program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an automated driving system demonstration program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to-- 7,a7 test the safe integration of automated driving system technologies into the on-road transportation system of the ,united ,states and demonstrate how challenges to the safe integration of such technologies can be addressed2 7,b7 ensure significant data gathering and sharing of project data to identify-- 7i7 a baseline of safety metrics needed to characterize the safety risk of integrating automated driving system technologies into the transportation system2 7ii7 a baseline for the safety of automated driving system technology integration2 and 7iii7 a baseline of roadway characteristics needed for the safe and efficient operation of automated driving system technologies2 and 7,c7 encourage collaboration and partnerships of multiple stakeholders to carry out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section to the following3 7#a7 ,a ,state or a group of ,states4 7#b7 ,a transit agency4 7#c7 ,a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of more than #bjj1jjj individuals4 7#d7 ,a unit of local government or a group of local governments4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision of a ,state or local government4 7#f7 ,a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority4 7#g7 ,a public academic institution1 public research institution1 a multijurisdictional group 7as such term is defined in section #ebj71 or a consortia of research institutions or academic institutions4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity described under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines is appropriate4 7d7 ,eligible uses 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section to demonstrate automated driving system technologies1 including-- 7,a7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7,b7 innovative mobility solutions that involve deployment of automated vehicles2 7,c7 automated driving systems that enhance safety and mobility for elderly and disabled individuals2 7,d7 demonstration of shared interoperable fleet of automated vehicles2 7,e7 demonstration and validation of exchanges of data that can support the safe1 efficient1 and secure interoperable integration of automated driving systems2 7,f7 any technology associated with automated driving systems2 and 7,g7 any deployment concept eligible under the automated driving system demonstration grant program carried out by the ,department of ,transportation before the date of enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,additional uses ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section for infrastructure needs1 including capital expenses and maintenance activities1 necessary to the proper and safe operation of the automated driving system technology4 7e7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,the ,secretary may award grants to not less than #h and not more than #aj eligible entities described under subsection 7b7 in a fiscal year4 7#b7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7,b7 ,rural set-aside ,not less than #bj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section shall be reserved for projects serving rural areas1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications for such projects4 7f7 ,demonstration requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any project carried out with funds provided under this section shall-- 7#a7 carry out research and development of automated driving system technologies of ,level #c or greater1 as such term is defined pursuant to subsection 7h72 7#b7 include physical and fully operational demonstrations2 7#c7 include gathering and sharing of all relevant data with the ,department of ,transportation and the relevant ,state transportation agencies2 and 7#d7 address scalability to be applicable across the ,united ,states to similar road environments4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which a grant recipient receives a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter until such grant is expended1 the recipient shall submit to the ,secretary and to the transportation agency of the ,state in which the project takes place1 a report that describes-- 7#a7 lessons learned and how the demonstration has met project objectives2 7#b7 a summary of any complications experienced with the project1 including complications related to pedestrians1 infrastructure1 and other vehicles2 7#c7 how to use the results of the project to help the public interact and better understand the operations of automated driving system technologies2 and 7#d7 recommendations for improving roadway characteristics needed for the safe and efficient operation of automated driving system technologies within the ,state or jurisdiction in which the project took place4 7h7 ,guidance required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance defining the term ,level #c or greater by considering industry best practices and standards1 including the definition found within ,taxonomy and ,definitions for ,terms ,related to ,driving ,automation ,systems for ,on-,road ,motor ,vehicles published by ,,sae ,international on ,june #ae1 #bjah 7,j#cjafbjahjf71 or subsequent versions4 7i7 ,automated driving system technologies defined ,in this section1 the term automated driving system technologies means the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis1 regardless of whether such capability is limited to a specific operational design domain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ebb4 ,automated driving system demonstration program4 4 7c7 ,preparing roadways for automated vehicles ,section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,capital and maintenance expenses for infrastructure improvements to ensure the proper and safe operation of automated driving system technologies for which a demonstration project was carried out under section #ebb4 4 #e4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and implement an advanced digital construction management system program under the technology and innovation deployment program established under paragraph 7#a7 and implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7i7 deploy advanced digital construction management systems that enable the use of digital technologies on construction sites by contractors and leverage the use of such technologies1 including state-of-the-art automated and connected machinery and optimized routing software that allows individuals to perform tasks faster1 safer1 more accurately1 and with minimal supervision2 7ii7 accelerate ,state adoption of advanced digital construction management systems applied throughout the design1 engineering1 construction1 and operations phases of a construction project that-- 7,i7 maximize interoperability with other systems1 products1 tools1 or applications2 7,,ii7 increase productivity2 7,,iii7 manage complexity of a construction project2 7,,iv7 reduce project delays and cost overruns2 and 7,v7 enhance safety of individuals involved and quality of a construction project2 7iii7 share information among stakeholders through reduced reliance on paper to manage construction processes and deliverables1 including blueprints1 design drawings1 procurement and supply-chain orders1 equipment logs1 daily progress reports1 and punch lists2 7iv7 develop and deploy best practices for use in advanced digital construction management systems2 7v7 increase the adoption and deployment of technology by ,states and units of local government that enables entities carrying out construction projects to-- 7,i7 integrate the adoption of advanced digital construction management systems and technologies in contracts2 and 7,,ii7 weigh the cost of digitization and technology in setting project budgets2 7vi7 implement technology training and workforce development to build the capabilities of entities carrying out construction projects that enables ,states and units of local government to-- 7,i7 better manage projects using advanced digital construction management technologies2 and 7,,ii7 properly measure and reward technology adoption across construction projects carried out by the ,state or unit of local government2 7vii7 develop guidance to assist ,states in updating regulations of such ,states to allow entities carrying out construction projects to-- 7,i7 report data relating to the project in digital formats2 and 7,,ii7 fully capture the efficiencies and benefits of advanced digital construction management systems and related technologies2 7viii7 reduce the environmental footprint of construction projects by using advanced digital construction management systems to eliminate traffic congestion through more efficient projects2 and 7ix7 enhance worker and roadway user safety4 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall obligate for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe from funds made available to carry out this subsection such funds as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph4 7,c7 ,publication 7i7 ,in general ,at least once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall issue and make available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a report on-- 7,i7 progress made in the implementation of advanced digital construction management systems by ,states2 and 7,,ii7 the costs and benefits of the deployment of technology and innovations resulting from the program established under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the report required under clause 7i7 may include an analysis of-- 7,i7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local cost savings2 7,,ii7 project delivery time improvements2 7,,iii7 traffic congestion impacts2 and 7,,iv7 safety improvements for roadway users and construction workers4 7,d7 ,advanced digital construction management systems defined ,in this paragraph1 the term advanced digital construction management systems means commercially proven digital technologies and processes for the management of construction and engineering activities1 including-- 7i7 systems for infrastructure planning1 coordination1 construction1 maintenance1 modernization and management2 and 7ii7 asset management systems for machines1 site equipment1 and personnel4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 the status of the program carried out under section #ejc7;c77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other use of advanced digital construction management systems in each ,state2 and 7,b7 the progress of each ,state toward accelerating the adoption of advanced digital construction management systems2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the savings in project delivery time and project costs that can be achieved through the use of advanced digital construction management systems4 #f4 ,innovative project delivery methods ,section #abj7;c77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7vii7 advanced digital construction management systems as defined in section #ejc7;c77#d74 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking #aj percent and inserting #be percent4