(2) how the project has met the original expec-
tation as projected in the deployment plan submitted 
with the application, including— 
(A) data on how the program has helped 
reduce traffic crashes, congestion, emissions, 
and other benefits of the deployed systems; 
(B) data on the effect of optimizing 
multimodal system performance and improving 
access to transportation alternatives; 
(C) the effectiveness of providing real-time 
integrated 
traffic, 
transit, 
parking, 
and 
multimodal transportation information to the 
public to make informed travel decisions; and 
(D) lessons learned and recommendations 
for future deployments strategies to optimize 
transportation efficiency and multimodal system 
performance. 
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 years 
after grants have been allocated and each year thereafter, 
the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that de-
scribes the effectiveness of grant recipients in meeting 
their projected deployment plan, including data on how the 
program has— 
(1) reduced traffic-related fatalities and inju-
ries; 
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(2) reduced traffic congestion and improved 
travel time reliability; 
(3) reduced transportation-related emissions; 
(4) optimized multimodal system performance; 
(5) improved access to transportation alter-
natives; 
(6) provided the public with access to real-time 
integrated traffic, transit, parking, and multimodal 
transportation information to make informed travel 
decisions; 
(7) provided cost savings related to operational 
efficiencies; and 
(8) provided other benefits to transportation 
users and the general public. 
(c) ADDITIONAL GRANTS.—If the Secretary deter-
mines from a grant recipient’s reports that the recipient 
is not carrying out the requirements of the grant, the Sec-
retary may cease to provide any additional grant funds 
to the recipient. The Secretary shall have the authority 
to redistribute remaining funds to select additional eligible 
entities for pilot programs under this Act. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) FUNDING.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund to 
carry out this Act— 
(A) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
(B) $225,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
(C) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; 
(D) $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; 
and 
(E) $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2016. 
(2) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—Funds authorized 
under this subsection shall be available for obligation 
in the same manner as if the funds were apportioned 
under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, ex-
cept that such funds shall not be transferable, the 
obligation limitations shall not apply to such funds, 
and shall remain available until expended. 
(b) GRANT LIMITATION.—The Secretary may not 
award more than 25 percent of the amount appropriated 
under this Act to a single grant recipient. 
(c) EXPENSES FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS.—A grant 
recipient under this Act may use not more than 5 percent 
of the grant award each fiscal year to carry out planning 
and reporting requirements. 
(d) EXPENSES FOR SECRETARY.—Before awarding 
grant funds under this Act, the Secretary may set aside 
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$1,000,000 each fiscal year for program reporting and ad-
ministrative costs. 
Æ 
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