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DOT Seeks University Consortium for Transportation Law and Technology Training Program

The Department of Transportation (DOT), through its 69A355 Research and Technology office, is seeking a university partner to develop a comprehensive training program on transportation law and emerging technologies. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office: 69A355 Research and Technology - Funding and Agreement: - Cooperative agreement with $600,000 in funding - 24-month period of performance - Cost sharing or matching required - Eligible Applicants: - Current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTC) with a consortium of academic, non-profit, or for-profit entities - Program Requirements: - Develop an Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Program - Deliverables include: - One-week training for support staff of lawmakers and policymakers - One-hour Executive Summary training for lawmakers and policymakers - Semester-long law school curriculum - Focus areas: artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and AV support infrastructure - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned in this opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on fast-changing transportation technologies - Curriculum must address both legal and technical aspects - Targeted at both support staff and decision-makers in government - Must be developed by a consortium led by a DOT-funded UTC

Description

This opportunity aims to fund the development of a training program to bridge the knowledge gap between fast-changing transportation technologies and policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel. The program includes a one-week training for support staff of lawmakers and policymakers, a one-hour Executive Summary training for lawmakers and policymakers, and a semester-long law school curriculum focused on AI, automated vehicles, and AV support infrastructure. The funding amount is $600,000 for a 24-month cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants are current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers with a consortium including academia, non-profit, or for-profit organizations.

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