; (ii) whether intelligent transportation system technologies are likely to be deployed by users, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment; (iii) the appropriate roles for government and the private sector in investing in the research and technologies being considered; (iv) how Federal resources are being utilized to advance intelligent transportation systems; and (v) how the Department is engaging and supporting local communities in the adoption and integration of intelligent transportation systems; (C) help develop and revise the resource guide described in section 4(b) of the Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act ; and (D) respond to requests for assistance, advice, or consultation from States and local communities as a result of the resource guide described in section 4(b) of the Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act . (4) Meetings The Committee— (A) shall convene not less frequently than twice each year; and (B) may convene with the use of remote video conference technology. (5) Report Not later than February 1 of each year beginning after the date of enactment of the Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act , the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes— (A) the recommendations made by the Committee during the preceding calendar year; (B) an explanation of how the Secretary has implemented those recommendations