for Research and Technology of the Department of Transportation: Provided further , That of the amount made available under this heading, $1,000,000 shall be to establish an emergency planning transportation data initiative to conduct research and develop models for data integration of geo-located weather and roadways information for emergency and other severe weather conditions to improve public safety and emergency evacuation and response capabilities. National infrastructure investments For capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure, $1,000,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2022: Provided , That the Secretary of Transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a State, local government, transit agency, port authority, or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact: Provided further , That projects eligible for funding provided under this heading shall include, but not be limited to, highway or bridge projects eligible under title 23, United States Code