sector is pushing innovation and developing new technologies and approaches that can be augmented through new collaborations with government. The public sector is also pushing innovation, creating new opportunities/models for governance and interagency partnerships that will increase return on investment while accelerating deployment. Successful implementation of a Smart City will likely rely on strategic partnering opportunities between public agencies and the private sector especially for cities that – have limited resources to bring to bear on the challenges they face. Innovative partnerships among city or local government, regional Federal agencies, planning organizations, the private sector, vehicle manufacturers, academia, associations, and other stakeholder groups are needed to advance smart city solutions and identify sustainable business models to maintain and expand capabilities in the future. Through cooperation, city governments may partner with non-governmental organizations that can bring resources to the city. Applicants are encouraged to leverage Federal resources through cost share, in-kind donations, and partnering. The USDOT encourages Applicants to make robust use of partnerships, including partnerships that significantly leverage Federal resources and initiatives, work already underway, and the technical capabilities of universities and other stakeholders who provide services to public agencies. In particular, cities are encouraged to partner with a University Transportation Center (UTC) or member of a UTC consortium to leverage product and service development assets and develop the workforce (). USDOT also encourages Applicants to consider whether using innovative procurement processes, such as challenges and competitions, micro-procurements, and in residence” “entrepreneur programs would allow smaller and less established potential partners to participate in their demonstration. In addition to formal partnerships, Applicants are encouraged to engage a broader ecosystem of stakeholders including start-ups, small businesses, local technologists, and other parties interested in helping to implement the Smart City Demonstration and use the data it generates through the course of the demonstration. Note: The Connected Vehicle Reference Implementation Architecture and associated SET-IT software tool provides a means to depict the institutional relationships with the enterprise layer of the architecture. For more information, visit: . Vision Element #8: Smart Grid, Roadway Electrification, and Electric Vehicles. This vision element includes strategies and initiatives that leverage the smart grid a – programmable and efficient energy transmission and distribution system in an effort to – support the adoption or expansion of roadway electrification, robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the acceleration of electric vehicle deployment. With electric vehicles (note: the term electric vehicles or include full Battery Electric Vehicles “EVs”
sector is pushing innovation and developing new technologies and approaches that can be augmented through new collaborations with government. The public sector is also pushing innovation, creating new opportunities/models for governance and interagency partnerships that will increase return on investment while accelerating deployment. Successful implementation of a Smart City will likely rely on strategic partnering opportunities between public agencies and the private sector – especially for cities that have limited resources to bring to bear on the challenges they face. Innovative partnerships among city or local government, regional Federal agencies, planning organizations, the private sector, vehicle manufacturers, academia, associations, and other stakeholder groups are needed to advance smart city solutions and identify sustainable business models to maintain and expand capabilities in the future. Through cooperation, city governments may partner with non-governmental organizations that can bring resources to the city. Applicants are encouraged to leverage Federal resources through cost share, in-kind donations, and partnering. The USDOT encourages Applicants to make robust use of partnerships, including partnerships that significantly leverage Federal resources and initiatives, work already underway, and the technical capabilities of universities and other stakeholders who provide services to public agencies. In particular, cities are encouraged to partner with a University Transportation Center (UTC) or member of a UTC consortium to leverage product and service development assets and develop the workforce (). USDOT also encourages Applicants to consider whether using innovative procurement processes, such as challenges and competitions, micro-procurements, and “entrepreneur in residence” programs would allow smaller and less established potential partners to participate in their demonstration. In addition to formal partnerships, Applicants are encouraged to engage a broader ecosystem of stakeholders including start-ups, small businesses, local technologists, and other parties interested in helping to implement the Smart City Demonstration and use the data it generates through the course of the demonstration. Note: The Connected Vehicle Reference Implementation Architecture and associated SET-IT software tool provides a means to depict the institutional relationships with the enterprise layer of the architecture. For more information, visit: . Vision Element #8: Smart Grid, Roadway Electrification, and Electric Vehicles. This vision element includes strategies and initiatives that leverage the smart grid – a programmable and efficient energy transmission and distribution system – in an effort to support the adoption or expansion of roadway electrification, robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the acceleration of electric vehicle deployment. With electric vehicles (note: the term electric vehicles or “EVs” include full Battery Electric Vehicles
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