Cavnue was established in 2020 with the aim of enhancing the future of transportation to make it safer, more efficient, and more accessible, starting with a partnership in Michigan to bring this vision to life through our inaugural flagship project.
Cavnu is pleased to announce the launch of the initial three-mile phase of our Michigan project on I-94, known as the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Corridor. This pioneering smart road initiative will eventually extend from Ann Arbor to Detroit. This milestone gives Michigan residents their first chance to engage with and benefit from the project, reinforcing Michigan’s position as a leader in transportation innovation while providing immediate advantages to local communities along the corridor.
“Cavnue’s completion of the work to launch a pilot project on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit will keep Michigan on the cutting edge of mobility,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “As we compete to lead the future of advanced automotive manufacturing, our infrastructure must keep up too. Today’s new corridor will help us achieve our goals with lanes designed to test and deploy connected and autonomous vehicles. Let’s keep working together to secure our position as the auto capital of the world by keeping our foot on the accelerator to pursue new ideas.”
Through its combination of advanced digital and physical infrastructure—including sensors, advanced wireless communications, and a full digital twin of the roadway—the I-94 CAV Corridor is designed to maximise the potential and benefits of CAVs. This includes not only the pioneering automated models currently being developed and tested by Detroit’s automotive manufacturers but also the millions of vehicles equipped with advanced safety and connectivity features already on the roads today. With this project, Michigan is setting a national benchmark for the roads of the future.
“This is an incredibly exciting and energizing moment for Cavnue, as we launch the pilot of our flagship project right here in southeast Michigan,” said Tyler Duvall, Co-Founder and CEO of Cavnue. “Since our founding, Cavnue has been focused on building the country’s smartest and safest roads, starting with Michigan. Both the State of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Transportation have shown tremendous foresight in backing a project to not only future-proof one of the state’s busiest roadways but also improve safety, mobility and access along the corridor today.”
Using Cavnue’s technology, this smart roadway will be able to alert advanced vehicles to potential safety hazards ahead—such as debris or stalled vehicles—and help them prepare for traffic slowdowns in advance, thereby reducing congestion and emissions. The full project is anticipated to provide drivers on I-94 with a significantly safer and smoother commute.
In addition to communicating with smart vehicles, the roadway will be able to inform the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and emergency responders about traffic incidents in real time, helping MDOT to further improve operations and maintenance on I-94 while reducing incident response times. These enhancements will create a better operating environment, supporting more reliable and frequent transit services, and unlocking new mobility and accessibility opportunities for communities along the corridor.
“Following months of construction, we’re excited to see Cavnue start their testing later this month,” said Michigan Transportation Director, Bradley C. Wieferich. “Michigan is leading the charge for mobility innovation, and we’re proud to be a partner in the development and testing of connected and autonomous vehicles in real-world settings.”
The three-mile pilot for the I-94 CAV Corridor is located on westbound I-94 in Belleville, between Rawsonville Road and Belleville Road. Once complete, the full I-94 CAV Corridor will span 39 miles, extending from Ann Arbor to Detroit.
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