“The Connect" AV Shuttle Service, an autonomous, fully electric, and free pilot program, will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, with operations commencing at 7:00 AM. The City of Detroit has obtained an additional $1.67 million in funding from MDOT. This funding will facilitate the addition of a fifth shuttle, leading to reduced wait times and an extension of the pilot service by another year. The shuttle will travel along a 10.8-mile route from Corktown, through downtown Detroit, to the East Jefferson Riverfront, and back. During peak hours, shuttles are expected to arrive approximately every 10-15 minutes. The Connect project is a collaborative initiative involving the City of Detroit, Bedrock, Michigan Central, and the State of Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, with Perrone Robotics contributing autonomous vehicle technology. Read more