Mcity Information at the University of Michigan Mobility Transformation Center

Testing new technologies in a realistic off-roadway environment is an essential step before a significant number of highly automated vehicles can be deployed safely on actual roadways. Working with the Michigan Department of Transportation, U of M researchers have designed Mcity, a unique test facility for evaluating the capabilities of connected, autonomous and automated vehicles and systems.

Occupying 32 acres at the University’s North Campus Research Complex, autonomous simulates the broad range of complexities vehicles encounter in urban and suburban environments. It includes approximately five lane-miles of roads with intersections, traffic signs and signals, sidewalks, benches, simulated buildings, street lights, and obstacles such as construction barriers. Mcity celebrated its grand opening on July 20, 2015 with representatives from government, industry, & the university. 

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