Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Safety Technology Investment Flexibility Act of 2015”.
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Safety Technology Investment Flexibility Act of 2015
A BILL
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide eligibility under certain highway programs for projects for the installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment projects
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure communication equipment defined— Section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(35) Vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment—The term “vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment” means equipment that provides a wireless exchange of critical safety and operational data between highway infrastructure and vehicles, intended primarily to avoid or mitigate vehicle collisions and enable a wide range of other safety, mobility, and environmental benefits.”
Eligible projects under national highway performance program— Section 119(d)(2) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(Q) Installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment.”
Eligible projects under surface transportation program— Section 133(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(27) Installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment.”
Eligible projects under highway safety improvement program— Section 148(a)(4)(B) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(xxv) Installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication equipment.”