COMPLETE STREETS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) INITIATIVE PHASE 2
ID: 693JJ3-25-RFI-0002Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/49a795d058d345fc8b2138e2406f279e/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking input for the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Phase 2, aimed at enhancing transportation safety, mobility, and environmental efficiency through AI applications. The initiative invites participation from various stakeholders, including public, private, non-profit, and academic entities, to share data on their geographic regions at no cost to the awardees, which is crucial for developing tools to identify infrastructure gaps and improve data collection. This initiative responds to the rising traffic fatalities highlighted in the National Roadway Safety Strategy and emphasizes the need for specific data on infrastructure and traveler behavior to ensure equitable safety measures. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, and can contact James Mikell at james.mikell@dot.gov or 360-619-7584 for further information.

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    James Mikell
    (360) 619-7584
    james.mikell@dot.gov
    HCFA-23
    HCFA-23SRI@dot.gov
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    CSAI_Request for Information.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is requesting information to inform the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, aimed at utilizing AI for enhancing transportation safety, mobility, and environmental efficiency. The Initiative calls for input from various stakeholders, including public, private, non-profit, and academic entities, to support the development and scaling of AI applications focused on Complete Streets—a proactive approach prioritizing safety and connectivity for all roadway users. Responses are due by January 31, 2025, and those interested must provide details about their geographic regions, including population data and available datasets at no cost to AI initiative awardees. The initiative responds to an alarming rise in traffic fatalities, as outlined in the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The requested information is critical for developing tools to identify infrastructure gaps, improve data collection, and ensure equitable safety measures across diverse urban and suburban settings. Notably, DOT emphasizes the need for specific data on infrastructure, traveler behavior, and contextual factors to achieve desired transportation outcomes while navigating the regulatory landscape surrounding data sharing.
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