Key Questions / Example Panel Topics

• How you know when and where to build smarter roads and bridges?
• How cities can use data and build consensus to make the greatest impact?
• From autonomous shuttles to data-driven decision-making about equitable routes, what public transit spending is most important?
• How can we ensure our spending is equitable and prioritizes accessibility?
• What will it mean for cities when broadband infrastructure is wired to every home?
• What does it mean for a future workforce that broadband infrastructure is in every home, providing equal opportunity for all Americans?
• How can public transit become smarter and more sustainable with this new funding?
• How can smart technology provide security for our electric grid?
• How can we use funding to strengthen cyber security for cities and residents?
• What programs will make the most sense to leverage electric vehicle charging infrastructure and ensure its adoption?
• What technologies and sensors can ensure that the infrastructure we install today - whether roads, pipes, or rail - are smart and can alert us to future problems?
• How can we use smart technology to clean our water and measure cleanliness, in the future?
• How can we bring smart technology and data collection to airports to ensure more seamless travel experiences and also greater security and safety?

Funding Includes:

• $65B Smart Energy
• $65B Digital Transformation (Broadband)
• $47B Resilience
• $55B Smart Water
• $39B Smart Mobility (public transit)
• $25B Smart Airports
• $17B Smart Ports
• $15B Electric Vehicles
• $10B Reconnecting Communities
• $66B Railroads
• $100B Smart Roads & Bridges