What Is A Smart Intersection? Safer Transportation in Ann Arbor
- ALL AGES
Come join us to learn about the UMTRI Smart Intersections Project and how it's revolutionizing traffic safety in the City of Ann Arbor!
Date and time
Location
Ann Arbor SPARK Headquarters
330 East Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104Speakers
Agenda
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Check-In
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Introduction
Andrew Donaldson
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM
Project Presentations
Dr. Henry Liu
Erin Milligan
Luke Liu
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Q&A
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception
About this event
- Event lasts 5 days 2 hours
- ALL AGES
- Paid venue parking
What Is A Smart Intersection?
The City of Ann Arbor is home to 21 "smart" intersections thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These intersections are equipped with cameras as well as radar and infrared sensors to detect possible dangerous situations and send alerts to road users. This technology, known as cooperative driving automation, aims to create safer roadways and reduce traffic congestion.
The Smart Intersections Project (SIP) team consists of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), Ford Motor Company, Qualcomm, Toyota, the City of Ann Arbor, Integral Blue, P3Mobility, Purdue University, and WSP to accelerate deployments across the country and to create a roadmap for the commercialization of this technology.
Come join us at the Ann Arbor SPARK Headquarters to learn all about Smart Intersections Project! Whether you're a tech enthusiast, urban planner, or just curious about the latest trends in the City of Ann Arbor, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain insights and network with like-minded individuals.
Frequently asked questions
The event will take place at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Check-in begins at 4:45 PM.
The event will take place at the Ann Arbor SPARK Headquarters located at 330 E Liberty St Lower Level, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, next to Liberty Plaza.
This is an in-person event which will be recorded and shared at a later date.
Street parking is available along E Liberty Street for a fee, and is free after 6:00 PM. Parking is also available at the Library Lane Parking Garage which is a brief walk to Ann Arbor SPARK headquarters. Library Lane Parking Garage is located at 319 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Ann Arbor SPARK Headquarters is located in the lower level of 330 E Liberty Street. There are two entrances, one via stairs and another via an elevator. Microphones will be used throughout the duration of the presentation. If you have accessibility concerns, please contact tuttlec@umich.edu.
Your ticket grants you access to the Smart Intersections Project presentation and Q&A session along with two drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres during our networking reception from 6:15 - 7:00 PM.
For any questions related to this event, please contact Smart Intersections Project communications lead Calvin Tuttle at tuttlec@umich.edu.