Michigan and Ontario are picking up the pace when it comes to advancing the progress toward autonomous vehicles and green transportation technology.
The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, along with Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network and Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation will begin a partnership to deploy green technology at the border. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to “explore the implementation of a cross-border, multimodal testbed for advanced automotive and mobility solutions,” according to a press release.
The partnership will identify the economic, social, and environmental benefits for both sides of the border. It will also identify challenges to land, air, and water crossings, and the regulatory and policy implications.
Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation, said, “By working together to explore and advance new and innovative mobility technologies, we’re taking steps to ensure Ontario and Michigan stay at the forefront of the evolving transportation industry.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
