Sec. 10210. DEMONSTRATION OF DIGITAL PROJECT SIMULATION

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## SEC. 10210 DEMONSTRATION OF DIGITAL PROJECT SIMULATION ###

(a)In General ####

(1)Digital project simulation demonstration project The Secretary shall establish a demonstration initiative using digital project simulation to plan, design, and construct the project listed in item 459 designated in section 1934 of the SAFETEA–LU. ####

(2)Cooperation To be eligible to receive funds made available for the project referred to in paragraph (1), the project sponsor, including private entities working with the project sponsor on the project, and the State shall enter into an agreement to work cooperatively with the Secretary to use digital project simulation for such project and to evaluate the effectiveness of using such simulation. ###

(b)Simulation Program Development ####

(1)In general In establishing the demonstration initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide, to the extent practicable, that— #####

(A)the planning, design, and construction of the project is carried out by using digital project simulation to achieve savings and efficiency in investment planning, project delivery coordination, and facility management; and #####

(B)in constructing such project, the project sponsor use digital lifecycle management techniques, including the use of embedded electronics and software to monitor performance of the infrastructure and provide safety and security information to the project sponsor. ####

(2)Collaboration The Secretary, the State, and the project sponsor may consult with technology companies and educational institutions that strive to develop and enhance technologies, including digital project simulation, that save money and time by using efficient methods of design, construction, and operation for transportation infrastructure projects. ###

(c)Report ####

(1)In general Not later than one year after completion of the project described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a detailed report comparing the application of digital project simulation for such project to more traditional approaches to planning, design, and construction. ####

(2)Performance measures and recommendations The report shall also include— #####

(A)a description of the performance measures applied, including cost comparisons and length of construction; and #####

(B)recommendations, if any, for administrative or legislative action. ###

(d)Definition For purposes of this section, the term “**digital project simulation**” means computer-assisted three-dimensional technology and digital lifecycle management.