Detroit, MI
Municipality in Michigan
United States
Detroit, MI introduces the first wireless EV charging roadway in the United States
Detroit worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Electreon on installing innovative road technology. Inductive coils underneath 14th Street wirelessly transfer electricity to passing electric vehicles with Electreon receivers. This installation runs through the Michigan Central Innovation District with a Ford E-Transit van used for the first test drive. Once completed, a one-mile stretch of wireless charging road will be used to test the technology's effectiveness.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI Alley Activation pilot converts unused residential alleys into sustainable spaces
A citywide alley clean-up initiative in 2020 removed debris from 2,000 blocks. Detroit approved a pilot design program for five alley conversions into "Dreamways." Each alleyway contributes to urban cooling and better drainage through features like new plants and rain barrels. Project partner Sidewalk Detroit will seek input on potential alley uses including art exhibits, fitness classes, and community events. City officials are using $3 million in federal ARPA funds for the project.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI ShotStoppers initiative supports community-led efforts at gun violence reduction
The ShotStoppers program incentivizes neighborhood groups' community violence intervention (CVI) efforts. Successful applicants combine outreach, mediation, and service navigation within their defined CVI zones. Detroit provides grants of up to $700,000 per organization based on measurable impacts on gun violence. City officials approved the use of federal ARPA funds for the two-year program with enough funds for five grant recipients per year.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI establishes innovation zone and permitting process for transportation pilots
Detroit centered the transportation innovation district on the renovated Michigan Central station. Innovators and businesses in the district are eligible for expedited permitting for transit technology trials. The application asks for information about pilot length, location, metrics, and safety. The city's Office of Mobility Innovation works with other departments on path-to-permit strategies for solving issues identified during application reviews.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI Jump Start program collaborates with local organizations on workforce development
Jump Start focuses on recruiting and training residents who have been unemployed for at least six months. City officials recruited 18 In Detroit Organizations (IDOs) with at least two years of experience assisting unemployed residents. The program looked at organizational capacity and location, thus ensuring services across seven council districts. IDOs receive up to $8,800 per participant for successfully completing four benchmarks ranging from literacy skills to occupational training.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI leads Michigan Mobility Collaborative into a pilot of autonomous driving systems
The city-led collaborative received a federal grant for the four-year project. Feedback sessions with seniors and commuters with disabilities will identify opportunities for self-driving shuttle use in public transit. Researchers at the American Center for Mobility and the University of Michigan will test selected technology before its use in real-world routes. The Detroit ADS Project will determine how autonomous shuttles can be safely incorporated into Detroit's transit system.
Detroit, MI
United States
Detroit, MI Tree Equity Partnership leverages federal funding for targeted tree plantings
The five-year pilot will use funds from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and partner resources to plant 75,000 trees. The Tree Equity Score tool from project partner American Forests identifies local neighborhoods with scores under the citywide average of 80. The Tree Equity Partnership creates 300 jobs for workers who plant and maintain newly planted trees. This pilot advances Detroit's effort to create healthier and greener neighborhoods with an expanded tree canopy.
Detroit, MI
United States