Detroit, MI establishes innovation zone and permitting process for transportation pilots

Detroit, MI Transportation Innovation Zone Permitting Pilots

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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.

Permitting & Licensing Innovation Districts Transportation Pilot / POC

Detroit, MI

Municipality in Michigan

United States

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Transportation Innovation Zone Permit | City of Detroit

What is a OMI Permit? You have a great new idea and the City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation is eager to help you safely test it in the real-world. Let’s get to work! This page is designed to help anyone interested in bringing an innovative mobility solution to Detroit understand how to take advantage of our Transportation Innovation Zone (TIZ) by understanding what the TIZ means for permitting and piloting your project. Our process was approved January 2023; see how it works below! More information is soon to come!

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