Detroit, MI leads Michigan Mobility Collaborative into a pilot of autonomous driving systems

Detroit, MI Michigan Mobility Collaborative Autonomous Pilot

In Progress

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.

Transportation Autonomous Vehicle Public Private Partnership (PPP)Pilot / POC Equity

Detroit, MI

Municipality in Michigan

United States

Links

Detroit ADS Project - Self-Driving Shuttles | City of Detroit

What is an ADS? An Automated Driving System (ADS), according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), is a vehicle capable of driving itself including steering, acceleration, and braking. Learn more about the grant overview on the USDOT website! What is a pilot? A pilot is an experiment to test out a proposed solution on a smaller scale. we will pilot our shuttle in a neighborhood throughout the city yet is be determined. Learnings from the pilot will help us improve and expand the service throughout Detroit. What is our project? Our project aims to provide an ADS shuttle service for older adults and people with disabilities, helping residents get to critical locations such as doctor's appointments, grocery store, and more. The shuttle service will be deployed in a concentrated area of Detroit with the potential to expand after the pilot concludes. We received a federal grant to fund this innovation. Learn more about the Project Narrative. An Opportunity for an Innovative Solution Older adults and people with disabilities (PwD) in Detroit lack adequate transportation solutions that can increase opportunities, access, and independence. This potential solution is proudly crafted for Detroiters by Detroiters. Safety Increase safety of urban transportation Data Make ADS data more accessible Collaboration increase collaboration among stakeholders, including residents Mobility Equity Increase the mobility of older adults and people with disabilities within Detroit

Attachments

Michigan Mobility Collaborative grant proposal

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Newsworthy

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