Sec. 6027. SMART CITIES TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY

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## SEC. 6027 SMART CITIES TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY ###

(a)In general The Secretary may conduct a study of digital technologies and information technologies, including shared mobility, data, transportation network companies, and on-demand transportation services— ####

(1)to understand the degree to which cities are adopting those technologies; ####

(2)to assess future planning, infrastructure, and investment needs; and ####

(3)to provide best practices to plan for smart cities in which information and technology are used— #####

(A)to improve city operations; #####

(B)to grow the local economy; #####

(C)to improve response in times of emergencies and natural disasters; and #####

(D)to improve the lives of city residents. ###

(b)Components The study conducted under subsection

(a)shall— ####

(1)identify broad issues that influence the ability of the United States to plan for and invest in smart cities, including barriers to collaboration and access to scientific information; and ####

(2)review how the expanded use of digital technologies, mobile devices, and information may— #####

(A)enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing transportation networks; #####

(B)optimize demand management services; #####

(C)impact low-income and other disadvantaged communities; #####

(D)assess opportunities to share, collect, and use data; #####

(E)change current planning and investment strategies; and #####

(F)provide opportunities for enhanced coordination and planning. ###

(c)Reporting Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary may publish the report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection

(a)to a public website.