This visit highlighted UMTRI initiatives that are moving federally funded research from the laboratory to U.S. roads.
A delegation from the Federal Highway Administration got an up-close view of how federal investments are supporting innovative research that advances transportation safety, infrastructure, and mobility during a recent visit to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Continue Reading »
The tech tour showcased UMTRI and Mcity, part of the University of Michigan College of Engineering, as national leaders within the transportation community
More than 30 people attending the 2026 Intelligent Transportation Society of America Conference and Expo last month began their week on a mobility tech tour from Detroit to Ann Arbor. The tour Continue Reading »
“Visits like this are invaluable because they create opportunities for meaningful dialogue between researchers and federal transportation leaders.” Henry Liu.
Earlier this spring, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and Mcity welcomed federal transportation leaders for an in-depth look at the research, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of transportation.
The visit included Continue Reading »
The presentation continues the Institute’s efforts to increase education of the life-saving technology.
In May, researchers from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) visited Elderwise Learning — a nonprofit, member-driven lifelong learning organization based in Ann Arbor — to share how connected vehicle technology is reshaping transportation safety and efficiency. The presentation, led Continue Reading »
Research staff provided updates on open-source tools, projects leveraging artificial intelligence, and advanced simulation technology.
Leaders from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) visited the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) in January and saw firsthand the cutting-edge research developed and deployed in the City of Ann Arbor. Presentations showcased UMTRI’s expertise in Continue Reading »
There was a highly successful 5GAA demo event at the University of Michigan’s Mcity test facility to demonstrate both direct short-range V2X messaging and the interoperability of long-range messaging between several different mobile operators. The University of Michigan also bought plenty of V2X on-board units to thoroughly test the technology. Commsignia spoke with Henry Liu, Continue Reading »