University of Michigan MCity

The University of Michigan MCity is a specialized research and testing facility designed to advance transportation technology, particularly autonomous and connected vehicles. Located near Detroit, it mimics real-world urban and highway environments, allowing companies and researchers to safely evaluate new vehicle systems, sensors, and software under controlled yet realistic conditions. MCity helps accelerate the development and deployment of safer, smarter transportation innovations by providing a dedicated space for testing without risking public safety. It supports collaboration among government, academia, and industry to improve vehicle safety, mobility, and infrastructure integration.