USDOT smart grant kickoff in Talladega

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October 11th, 2024

Robert Hampshire, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, joined CBS 42 Morning News to discuss the USDOT Smart Grant Kickoff that occurred Tuesday, September 24. The event was held at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. The new pilot project is designed to create safer streets for all, including those who are blind, visually impaired or deaf. Talladega was awarded a $1.1 million grant to enable Talladega to install smart buttons, smart camera and emergency vehicle preemption units at more than 20 intersections throughout the city. The pilot project will allow the city to compete for a multimillion dollar stage 2 SMART grant.

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