INSIGHT | December 2023

New paper explores current state, federal CAV regulatory frameworks and future implications

With increased innovation in and adoption of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies, the U.S. federal government and state governments across the country are grappling with how to responsibly regulate these new technologies. In this white paper, Mcity Leadership Circle member Covington & Burling surveys current federal and state legislative and regulatory frameworks aimed at advancing the deployment of CAVs to give an overview of the current state of regulatory frameworks and where they may be headed. 

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Safety testing for Detroit Automated Driving System (ADS) Shuttle begins at Mcity

Testing of a new automated shuttle is underway at the Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to safely serve older adults and people with disabilities in the city of Detroit. In November, U-M researchers kicked off several months of testing with an automated vehicle provided by May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of AV technology. The vehicle under test is identical to those destined for Detroit. The shuttle is undergoing a two-part test developed by Mcity, called the Mcity Safety Assessment Program. 

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First remote testing using Mcity 2.0 conducted with Purdue and U-M researchers

From more than 200 miles away, a team of researchers at Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue were able to remotely test their autonomous vehicle (AV) technology using the Mcity Test Facility and AV research platform, which was challenged by virtual cars and pedestrians. This served as the first demonstration of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported Mcity 2.0 project which is developing digital infrastructure that will overlay the physical test facility. Mcity 2.0 will be available to academic researchers nationwide.

LEARN HOW MCITY 2.0 WORKS

Vince Belanger arrived at Mcity in May 2021. His work helps keep the Mcity Test Facility's computer-powered features and capabilities up and running. If something breaks, or something new is added, Vince is hands-on to get it operating as it should. He's come a long way since, as a 5-year-old, he thought cars just knew when drivers wanted to turn.

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2024 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

January 7, 2024

BabyWale

Washington DC

The University of Michigan will again host a free networking reception at TRB's Annual Meeting, and attendees will have an opportunity to register for the 2024 CCAT Global Symposium (May 21-22, 2024) at the early-bird rate. The reception will be hosted by Mcity, the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Michigan, and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Space is limited.

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Panel Discussion at TRB Annual Meeting

January 8, 2024

Washington DC

Don't miss Mcity Principal Engineer Derek Johnson, who will participate in a panel discussion about weather applications at AV testbeds like the Mcity Test Facility.

The panel, " 'Automated Vehicle Testbeds and Weather Applications" will also include Peter J. Min of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Mohit Mandokhot of the Transportation Research Center Inc., and Pruthvi Manjunatha of the University of Florida.

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2024 CCAT Global Symposium

May 21-22, 2024

Washtenaw Community College

Ypsilanti, Michigan

The 2024 CCAT Global Symposium will open for registration January 7. In-person and virtual participation will be available for this two-day, two-track program that will cover a variety of issues related to connected and automated vehicles.

The symposium is sponsored by the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, with support from Mcity, the U-M Transportation Research Institute and the U-M Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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