State Dedicates 40 Miles to Autonomous Vehicles. Privately Funded.

The State: Michigan

The 40 miles for autonomous vehicles: dedicated lanes for automated vehicles on a 40-mile segment of highway between Detroit and Ann Arbor

Who is advising on the project?9 autonomous vehicle and auto companies are on an advisory board for the project

What will the process be to achieve dedicated autonomous vehicle lanes?

• 2 year study
• determine whether existing lanes or shoulders could be used
• determine whether new lanes need to be built
• ensure that it is the first of its kind in the U.S.

How is the project funded? “Much of the project will be bankrolled by companies funded by Google parent Alphabet Inc.”

AP | Michigan plans dedicated road lanes for autonomous vehicles