; (2) create a noncompetitive environment and encourage collaboration among project sites; (3) balance the privacy of users and secure operations of pilot projects, while maintaining the ability to measure performance factors; and (4) be wary of technological maturity of connected vehicle applications and impact of long-term viability of non-deployment ready applications. (i) Smart Grid defined In this section, the term Smart Grid means a system that provides for any of the smart grid functions set forth in section 1306(d) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17386(d) ). . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 521. Connected vehicle deployment pilot program. . 6003. Automated driving system demonstration program (a) In general Chapter 5 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 522. Automated driving system demonstration program (a) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall establish an automated driving system demonstration program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to— (A) test the safe integration of automated driving system technologies into the on-road transportation system of the United States and demonstrate how challenges to the safe integration of such technologies can be addressed; (B) ensure significant data gathering and sharing of project data to identify— (i) a baseline of safety metrics needed to characterize the safety risk of integrating automated driving system technologies into the transportation system; (ii) a baseline for the safety of automated driving system technology integration; and (iii) a baseline of roadway characteristics needed for the safe and efficient operation of automated driving system technologies