Ann Arbor and University of Michigan Launch $12.7 Million Advanced Transportation Technology Project
Ann Arbor, MI – In a significant step toward modernizing urban mobility, the city of Ann Arbor, in collaboration with the University of Michigan, has embarked on a $12.7 million initiative to deploy advanced transportation technologies throughout the city. The program, announced on September 2, 2025, aims to enhance traffic safety and improve the efficiency of the local transportation network.
Central to the project is the implementation of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, a cutting-edge communication system that enables vehicles to directly communicate with each other, as well as with infrastructure, pedestrians, and other road users. Cynthia Redinger, a transportation engineer with the city, explained that the project will extend C-V2X capabilities to an additional 51 sites across Ann Arbor, expanding on previous deployments.
"C-V2X technology represents a critical advancement in how we manage traffic flow and ensure the safety of all road users," Redinger said. "By enabling vehicles and infrastructure to share real-time information, we expect to reduce collisions and optimize traffic movement."
The initiative builds on Ann Arbor’s ongoing efforts to address congestion and improve traffic management along key corridors, including Huron Street, a busy downtown route currently under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation. City officials have expressed optimism that integrating this new technology will complement existing infrastructure improvements and support future smart city development.
The partnership with the University of Michigan underscores the city’s commitment to leveraging academic expertise in transportation research and technology innovation. The collaboration is expected to not only enhance local traffic operations but also contribute valuable data and insights to the broader effort to develop connected and autonomous vehicle systems.
This $12.7 million project reflects growing trends among municipalities nationwide to adopt V2X communication technologies as part of comprehensive strategies to modernize transportation, improve road safety, and reduce environmental impacts.
Residents and commuters in Ann Arbor can anticipate a phased rollout of the new technology across multiple locations in the coming months, marking a major milestone in the city’s transportation advancements.
For more information, readers can follow updates from the Ann Arbor city transportation department and the University of Michigan’s mobility research programs.
