$15 million USDOT grant bolsters regional research hub led by U-M

...continue to lead regional efforts aimed at transitioning the nation to connected and automated vehicles—bolstered by a new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation announced last...

Mcity among partners bringing free, on-demand, autonomous vehicle shuttle service to Ann Arbor

...of June. The A2GO service requires the support of the community and strategic partners with common goals of making equitable and sustainable public transportation available. This unique service demonstrates how...

Mcity business administrator’s hobby is blossoming nicely

...their day, because who doesn’t love flowers?” she said. “My customers love them, my family loves them, my grandma, everyone was just in awe of them, so it just encouraged...

Driverless shuttle service coming to U-M’s North Campus

Mcity will launch a driverless shuttle service on the University of Michigan’s North Campus beginning this fall. The service will use two fully-automated, 15-passenger, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm...

Mcity supports new, on-demand autonomous shuttle service now available in Ann Arbor

...what we should be thinking about next.” Map of service area for A2GO, a new, free, on-demand autonomous shuttle service in Ann Arbor. The A2GO project is led by University...

Coming soon! A2GO driverless shuttle launches in Ann Arbor Oct. 11

...service serving the Ann Arbor community. The free shuttle service is available to the public beginning Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, thanks in part to a grant through the mobility efforts...

Holiday shopping, curiosity about AV tech attract riders to A2GO

Shopping was one of the most popular reasons for using the A2GO autonomous shuttle service in December, along with curiosity about autonomous vehicle technology.  Mcity joined May Mobility and several...

A2GO shuttle off to solid start, draws hundreds of riders monthly

...and ways to improve the shuttle service.  One enhancement made from rider feedback is updating the May Mobility app used to order the service. It now displays shuttle stop locations....

Mcity announces Affiliate members in second phase of funding

...this second phase of funding. “Incorporating the ‘voice of the customer’ into the development of automated vehicles is a critical part of consumer acceptance, and that’s why J.D. Power is...

Military service gave veteran skills he needed to land civilian work at Mcity that continues to fuel his sense of purpose

...finally move into aviation. After his cousin was wounded in Iraq, Jim felt that he wasn’t doing enough in the Coast Guard. Then came the news that the service had...

Consumers Want Clarity on Liability in Automated Vehicle Crashes

...global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D....

Michigan’s top research universities share a mission: lead mobility R&D and prepare students to steer a changing industry

...and universities to focus on advancing the national transportation system with emerging technologies that address safety and sustainability. Based at U-M, CCAT is one of 10 regional university transportation centers...