; and (2) to examine how best to achieve uniformity in roadway infrastructure to facilitate the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems. (b) Recommendations The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include recommendations to Congress relating to the matters studied under paragraphs (1) and (2) of that subsection. (c) Public comment Before entering into an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the study proposal. (d) Report If the Transportation Research Board enters into the agreement under subsection (a), to the maximum extent practicable, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress the study conducted under that subsection. 1513. Study on vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technology (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study to identify immediate and long-term safety benefits of— (1) vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity technologies; and (2) technologies that would allow motor vehicles and roadway infrastructure to communicate using dedicated short-range communications and related safety applications. (b) Contents The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include— (1) recommendations to Congress on specific improvements to roadway infrastructure that would be needed to facilitate the implementation of— (A) technologies that would allow motor vehicles and roadway infrastructure to communicate using dedicated short-range communications; and (B) other vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity technologies