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On-demand shared transit service launched in Detroit suburbs

On-demand shared transit service launched in Detroit suburbs

01 Dec 2020
Those living in the Farmington and Farmington Hills area can plan their journeys and book their trip on the Smart Quick Connect On-Demand service, a dynamically-routed transit system.
Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

Ford unveils plans for mobility innovation district around Michigan Central Station

18 Nov 2020
Along with a first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform and new open spaces, the site plan prioritises the needs of the community with sustainable amenities and recommends abundant green space and biking trails.
US cities pledge to play their part in supporting global trillion trees movement

US cities pledge to play their part in supporting global trillion trees movement

27 Aug 2020
The cities of Boise, Dallas, Detroit and Tucson are among those committing to help combat extreme heat and wildfires, as well as other adverse effects of climate change, by protecting and planting more trees.
Michigan announces plans for autonomous vehicle corridor

Michigan announces plans for autonomous vehicle corridor

14 Aug 2020
The initial phase of the project will test technology and explore the viability of a more than 40-mile driverless vehicle corridor between Downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Five companies selected in Michigan mobility initiative to address Covid-19 challenges

Five companies selected in Michigan mobility initiative to address Covid-19 challenges

27 May 2020
A disinfecting robot, contactless autonomous delivery system and vehicle safety partitions are among the solutions to have received funding by PlanetM’s challenge.
Camera-based road-mapping project extends to Michigan

Camera-based road-mapping project extends to Michigan

12 Mar 2020
Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development and road intelligence company Carmera have produced comprehensive, accurate mapping data for roadway features in central Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Tech providers chosen for Michigan Mobility Challenge

Tech providers chosen for Michigan Mobility Challenge

06 Nov 2019
Detroiters will be able to see the technology first-hand in public demonstrations next year and book rides using a mobility-as-a-service app developed by Moovit.
Infrastructure firm and US agencies form automated bus consortium

Infrastructure firm and US agencies form automated bus consortium

06 Jun 2019
It will investigate the feasibility of implementing pilot automated bus projects across the US as well as collaborate on decision-making and combine purchasing power.
Detroit appoints director of digital inclusion

Detroit appoints director of digital inclusion

12 Apr 2019
Joshua Edmonds’ task is to reduce the digital divide and says his goal is to make Detroit a national model for digital inclusion.
How cities can overcome "aimless innovation"

How cities can overcome "aimless innovation"

02 Apr 2019
Based on insights from 50 city leaders in the US, a new handbook aims to offer guidance on how technology and innovation can be deployed to benefit entire communities.
Major US cities partner for micro-mobility pilot

Major US cities partner for micro-mobility pilot

21 Mar 2019
Charlotte, Detroit and Omaha are using the Passport mobility platform to better manage scooter deployments and their kerbsides.
Detroit pilots data standard for dockless mobility

Detroit pilots data standard for dockless mobility

31 Oct 2018
The city, Nacto and SharedStreets is working with e-scooter and dockless bike-share providers to share and analyse trip data
Detroit unveils its smartest intersection

Detroit unveils its smartest intersection

05 Jun 2018
A system of sensors, video-based detection, connected traffic signals and remote-monitoring capabilities are among the technologies being used
The smartest cities in America

The smartest cities in America

13 Apr 2018
IDC Government Insights has announced the winners of its inaugural awards, following a public vote
Detroit and Atlanta transit agencies win accelerator event

Detroit and Atlanta transit agencies win accelerator event

21 Nov 2017
TransLoc’s micro-transit challenge sought to identify the US’s most visionary municipal transit agencies
Service expanded to meet the need for smart cities

Service expanded to meet the need for smart cities

19 Jul 2017
Comcast is rolling out its machineQ IoT service to 12 major US markets following its trials last year
Global challenge seeks smart city solutions

Global challenge seeks smart city solutions

03 Jul 2017
The winner of the smart city competition will receive up to $80,000 in grant funding
Envisioning smart cities

Envisioning smart cities

03 Feb 2017
Envision America 2017 has announced this year’s participants in its Smart City initiative. So who is taking part?