,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cage ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #i1 #bjbj,ms4 ,cortez ,masto introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend ,,safetea-,,lu to improve the ,intelligent ,transportation ,system ,program ,advisory ,committee1 to require information and resources for the development of local smart communities1 to help establish a #bast century transportation workforce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,smart ,transportation ,advancement and ,transition ,act or the ,,stat ,act4 #b4 ,intelligent ,transportation ,system ,program ,advisory ,committee ,section #ecje of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is amended by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,advisory committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee7 to advise the ,secretary in carrying out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall-- 7i7 be composed of not more than #be members2 7ii7 be balanced between metropolitan and rural interests2 and 7iii7 include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 a representative of a ,state department of transportation2 7,,ii7 a representative of a local department of transportation 7other than a metropolitan planning organization72 7,,iii7 a representative of a ,state1 local1 or regional transit agency2 7,,iv7 a representative of a metropolitan planning organization2 7,v7 a representative of a national transit association2 7,,vi7 a representative of a national1 ,state1 or local transportation agency or association2 7,,vii7 a private sector user of intelligent transportation system technologies1 including emerging vehicle technologies2 7,,viii7 a private sector developer of intelligent transportation system technologies1 including emerging vehicle technologies2 7,,ix7 an academic researcher-- 7aa7 with expertise in computer science or another information science field related to intelligent transportation systems2 and 7bb7 who is not an expert on transportation issues2 7,x7 an academic researcher in civil engineering or a civil engineering practitioner2 7,,xi7 an academic researcher who is a social scientist with expertise in transportation issues2 7,,xii7 an academic researcher with expertise in labor issues1 including-- 7aa7 disruptions due to technology2 and 7bb7 opportunities and barriers related to transportation and the incorporation of emerging technology2 7,,xiii7 a representative of a nonprofit group representing the intelligent transportation system industry2 7,,xiv7 a representative of a public interest group concerned with safety1 including bicycle and pedestrian interests2 7,,xv7 a representative of a labor organization2 7,,xvi7 a representative of a mobility-providing entity1 including for seniors and people with disabilities2 7,,xvii7 an expert in traffic management2 7,,xviii7 a representative of a public interest group concerned with the impact of the transportation system on land use and residential patterns1 including housing availability2 and 7,,xix7 members with expertise in planning1 safety1 and operations4 7,b7 ,term 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the term of a member of the ,committee shall be #c years4 7ii7 ,staggered terms ,of the members first appointed to the ,committee-- 7,i7 #a_/c shall be appointed for a term of #a year2 7,,ii7 #a_/c shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7,,iii7 #a_/c shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7iii7 ,renewal ,on expiration of the term of a member of the ,committee1 the member-- 7,i7 may be reappointed2 and 7,,ii7 if the member is not reappointed under subclause 7,i71 may serve until a new member is appointed4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 provide input into the development of the intelligent transportation system aspects of the #e-year strategic plan under section #fejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 annually review areas of intelligent transportation systems programs and research being considered for funding by the ,department1 to determine-- 7i7 whether those areas of research are likely to advance the state of the practice or state of the art in intelligent transportation systems2 7ii7 whether intelligent transportation system technologies are likely to be deployed by users1 and if not1 to determine the barriers to deployment2 7iii7 the appropriate roles for government and the private sector in investing in the research and technologies being considered2 7iv7 how ,federal resources are being utilized to advance intelligent transportation systems2 and 7v7 how the ,department is engaging and supporting local communities in the adoption and integration of intelligent transportation systems2 7,c7 help develop and revise the resource guide described in section #d7;b7 of the ,smart ,transportation ,advancement and ,transition ,act2 and 7,d7 respond to requests for assistance1 advice1 or consultation from ,states and local communities as a result of the resource guide described in section #d7;b7 of the ,smart ,transportation ,advancement and ,transition ,act4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,committee-- 7,a7 shall convene not less frequently than twice each year2 and 7,b7 may convene with the use of remote video conference technology4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a of each year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,smart ,transportation ,advancement and ,transition ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 the recommendations made by the ,committee during the preceding calendar year2 7,b7 an explanation of how the ,secretary has implemented those recommendations2 and 7,c7 for any recommendation not implemented1 an explanation of the reasons for not implementing the recommendation4 7#f7 ,applicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,committee shall be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 4 #c4 ,report on local engagement ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the advisory committee established under section #ecje7;h7 of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei71 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on efforts by the ,department of ,transportation to engage with local communities1 metropolitan planning organizations1 regional transportation commissions1 and multijurisdictional groups1 including in rural areas1 on advancing data and intelligent transportation systems technologies and other smart cities solutions4 #d4 ,smart community resource guide 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term advisory committee means the advisory committee established under section #ecje7;h7 of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,smart community ,the term smart community means a community that uses innovative technologies1 data1 analytics1 and other means to improve the community and address local challenges4 7#d7 ,smart community resource guide ,the term smart community resource guide means the resource guide created1 published1 and maintained under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,resource guide ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the advisory committee1 shall create1 publish1 and maintain a resource guide that is designed to assist ,states and local communities in developing and implementing intelligent transportation technology or smart community transportation programs4 7c7 ,inclusions ,the smart community resource guide may include-- 7#a7 a compilation of existing related ,federal and non-,federal programs that are available to ,states and local communities in developing and implementing smart community transportation programs1 including technical assistance1 education1 training1 research and development1 analysis1 and funding2 7#b7 available examples of ,states and local communities engaging private sector entities to carry out smart community transportation solutions1 including public-private partnership models that could be used to leverage private sector funding to solve local challenges2 7#c7 available examples of proven methods for ,states and local communities to facilitate the integration of smart community transportation technologies with1 or within1 new and existing infrastructure and systems2 7#d7 best practices and lessons learned from smart community transportation demonstration projects1 including information on return on investment and performance1 to help other ,states and local communities to decide how to begin the integration of smart community transportation technologies2 and 7#e7 other topics-- 7,a7 as requested by industry entities1 ,states1 or local governments2 or 7,b7 as determined to be necessary by the ,secretary and the advisory committee4 7d7 ,use of existing guides ,in creating1 publishing1 and maintaining the smart community resource guide1 the advisory committee shall consider existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local community information1 guides1 and other resources that relate to smart community transportation goals1 activities1 and best practices-- 7#a7 to prevent duplication of efforts by the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 to improve local accessibility to ,federal programs2 and 7#c7 to leverage existing1 complementary efforts4 7e7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary1 or1 at the determination of the ,secretary1 the advisory committee1 shall conduct outreach to ,states1 counties1 local communities1 and other relevant entities-- 7#a7 to provide interested stakeholders with the smart community resource guide1 including through publication of the guide on the internet2 7#b7 to promote the consideration of smart community transportation technologies2 7#c7 to encourage ,states and local governments to contribute smart community transportation program and activity information to the smart community resource guide2 7#d7 to identify-- 7,a7 barriers to the adoption of smart community transportation technologies2 and 7,b7 any research1 development1 and other assistance that is needed that could be included in the smart community resource guide2 and 7#e7 for other purposes1 as identified by the ,secretary or the advisory committee4 7f7 ,revision ,the ,secretary and the advisory committee shall issue a revised smart community resource guide not less frequently than once every #c years4 #e4 #bast century transportation workforce 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,apprenticeship readiness program ,the term apprenticeship readiness program means a curriculum or program designed to prepare young people and transitioning adults to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,center of excellence ,the term ,center of ,excellence means a consortium of public institutions of higher education designated as a ,center of ,excellence in ,advanced ,transportation ,workforce ,training under subsection 7e77#a74 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,intelligent transportation technology ,the term intelligent transportation technology means an operational system of various technologies that1 when combined and managed1 improve the operating capabilities of the overall transportation system4 7#e7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means a program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#f7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,energy1 and ,labor4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,workforce development scanning tour ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries1 in coordination with the ,intelligent ,transportation ,systems ,joint ,program ,office of the ,department of ,transportation1 shall conduct a national and international scanning tour of surface transportation agencies1 including ,state and local departments of transportation1 public transit agencies1 rail agencies1 and other similar entities1 to identify critical future investments in workforce development1 particularly investments related to enhancing technology skills of the personnel that operate and maintain surface transportation systems1 infrastructure1 and vehicles4 7c7 ,collaboration with ,regional ,surface ,transportation ,workforce ,development ,centers ,for each ,center of ,excellence and each eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7f71 using existing information and information learned during the scanning tour under subsection 7b71 the ,secretaries shall identify-- 7#a7 any potential collaborative initiatives that the ,center of ,excellence or eligible entity1 as applicable1 may carry out jointly with an applicable ,regional ,surface ,transportation ,workforce ,development ,center of the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7#b7 any cooperative opportunities to enhance curriculum development1 training resources1 and registered apprenticeship programs for existing and new surface transportation personnel4 7d7 ,national summit on transportation workforce development ,the ,secretaries shall jointly host a ,national ,summit on ,transportation ,workforce ,development-- 7#a7 to engage public and private stakeholders2 and 7#b7 to develop training initiatives based on previous findings by the ,intelligent ,transportation ,systems ,joint ,program ,office of the ,department of ,transportation and the scanning tour under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,centers of excellence in advanced transportation workforce training 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #bdj days after the date on which the scanning tour under subsection 7b7 is completed1 the ,secretaries shall designate not less than #aj consortia of public institutions of higher education as a ,center of ,excellence in ,advanced ,transportation ,workforce ,training4 7#b7 ,functions ,each ,center of ,excellence shall seek to expand the capacity of that ,center of ,excellence to train students for career opportunities in industry and government service related to the use of intelligent transportation technologies and systems1 including by-- 7,a7 admitting more students2 7,b7 training faculty2 7,c7 expanding facilities2 7,d7 creating programs that provide students with pathways to achieve vendor-neutral industry-recognized credentials2 7,e7 establishing new career pathways from secondary school to associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs2 7,f7 awarding credit for prior learning experience1 including military service2 7,g7 providing the essential aspects of a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship readiness program2 and 7,h7 providing information and guidance to assist students in furthering the workforce development of those students through existing registered apprenticeship programs4 7#c7 ,education and training requirements ,each ,center of ,excellence shall address education and training requirements associated with various types of intelligent transportation technologies1 components1 infrastructure1 and equipment1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 installation2 7,b7 maintenance2 7,c7 manufacturing2 7,d7 operations1 including data analysis and review2 7,e7 cybersecurity2 7,f7 the use of intelligent transportation technologies and systems in-- 7i7 various industry applications2 and 7ii7 programs and services of the ,federal ,government and ,state and local governments2 7,g7 ,federal policies relating to intelligent transportation technologies and systems2 7,h7 dual credit programs that deliver training opportunities to secondary school students regarding intelligent transportation technologies and systems2 and 7,i7 any training regarding-- 7i7 intelligent transportation sensors or other technology2 and 7ii7 the processing1 analyzing1 and visualizing of data collected by intelligent transportation technologies and systems4 7#d7 ,priority consideration ,in designating a ,center of ,excellence under this subsection1 the ,secretaries shall give priority consideration to a consortium of public institutions of higher education that-- 7,a7 develops partnerships with existing registered apprenticeship programs2 7,b7 demonstrates high safety1 job placement1 and quality standards in accordance with part #bi of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,c7 serve underrepresented populations4 7f7 ,smart transportation workforce development program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation and coordination with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities for eligible projects that support-- 7,a7 the education and recruitment of technical workers for the intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry2 and 7,b7 the development of a workforce skilled in various types of intelligent transportation technologies1 components1 infrastructure1 and equipment4 7#b7 ,eligible entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this subsection to-- 7i7 a unit of local government2 7ii7 a ,tribal government2 7iii7 a transit agency or authority2 7iv7 a public toll authority2 7v7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7vi7 any other subdivision of a ,state or local government2 7vii7 an institution of higher education1 including a university transportation center under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7viii7 an entity operating a registered apprenticeship program2 7ix7 a multijurisdictional group2 7x7 a regional transportation partnership2 or 7xi7 a consortium of any of the entities described in clauses 7i7 through 7x74 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the committee established under paragraph 7#e7 may require4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this subsection for a project-- 7,a7 to establish new educational programs that teach the technical skills used in intelligent transportation technologies and systems2 7,b7 to establish scholarships1 apprenticeship readiness programs1 or registered apprenticeship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the intelligent transportation technology and systems industry2 7,c7 to support or expand participation in apprenticeship readiness programs or registered apprenticeship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the intelligent transportation technology and systems industry2 7,d7 to support outreach about careers in the intelligent transportation technologies and systems industry to-- 7i7 primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students2 or 7ii7 communities that are underrepresented in those industries2 7,e7 to support educational opportunities related to intelligent transportation technologies and systems in economically disadvantaged geographic areas2 7,f7 to support transition to careers in intelligent transportation technologies and systems2 or 7,g7 that1 as determined by a unanimous vote of the committee established under paragraph 7#e71 otherwise enhances-- 7i7 technical education in intelligent transportation technologies and systems2 or 7ii7 the workforce of intelligent transportation technologies and systems industries4 7#d7 ,priority consideration ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 is part of a consortium designated as a ,center of ,excellence2 7,b7 incorporates existing registered apprenticeship programs2 7,c7 demonstrates high safety1 job placement1 and quality standards in accordance with part #bi of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,d7 serves underrepresented populations4 7#e7 ,grant application review committee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation and coordination with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a committee to review applications for1 and select recipients of1 grants under this subsection4 7,b7 ,membership ,the committee established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be composed of individuals who were involved in the consideration1 selection1 and designation of the ,centers of ,excellence4 7,c7 ,use of advisory committee expertise ,the committee established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall use the expertise of the advisory committee established under section #ecje7;h7 of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei71 as applicable4 7#f7 ,maximum amount of grant ,each grant awarded under this subsection shall be in an amount that is not more than #a1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretaries to award grants under this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7g7 ,,gao report on workforce opportunities and barriers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that identifies issues relating to workforce development in intelligent and zero-emissions transportation technology1 including-- 7,a7 any shortages of skilled employees in those fields2 7,b7 issues relating to the transition of workers from traditional vehicle manufacturing1 operation1 and maintenance to the intelligent and zero-emissions transportation workforce2 7,c7 issues relating to the transition of workers from traditional surface transportation installation1 construction1 manufacturing1 operation1 and maintenance to incorporation into the intelligent transportation workforce2 and 7,d7 examples of successful models of workforce development in those fields4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report on the results of the study under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4