; and (2) in subsection (e) by striking 2010 through 2013 and inserting 2021 through 2025 . 211. Multimodal Transportation Demonstration Program (a) Establishment The Secretary may establish a program for the demonstration of advanced transportation technologies, including autonomous systems, for surface transportation modes, including highways, public transportation, freight, ports, and maritime. (b) Purpose The purpose of this program is to provide Federal investment in the demonstration of emerging technologies in small and mid-sized communities to achieve the purposes of the national transportation research and development program described in section 6503 of title 49, United States Code. Activities supported under this section may include data interoperability, mobility-on-demand and micro-mobility projects to demonstrate first-mile/last-mile transportation, and any other topics as determined by the Secretary. Where appropriate, joint interagency funding for projects is authorized to support multimodal projects. (c) Eligibility Eligible recipients of grants under this program include local transportation organizations and transit agencies serving a population of not more than 250,000,000 individuals, including communities of economic hardship and communities that experience transportation equity and accessibility issues. (d) Application (1) In general An organization seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Collaboration Each application submitted under this section shall describe how that organization will collaborate, as appropriate, with institutions of higher education, State and local governments, regional transportation organizations, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities. (e) Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out activities under this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 212. Advisory Council on