9Lockstop – Corktown Micromobility PilotLockstop Pilot is a secure, equitable, and data‑driven micromobility infrastructure initiative launching in Corktown, MI. This pilot provides free‑to‑use, smart bike parking that supports safer cycling while collecting anonymized mobility data to inform infrastructure planning and Vision Zero strategies. Riders use the Lockstop mobile app to find and reserve smart bike locks located on public racks. The system secures both the bike frame and front tire with a QR code‑enabled locking mechanism. Upon completion of their trip, riders return the bike to any Lockstop device for secure storage.Assess the effectiveness of smart bike parking in preventing theft, increasing micromobility adoption, and generating data insights to enhance infrastructure investments.Phase 1: Deploy 25 Lockstop devices across Corktown and promote use through targeted outreach and education. Phase 2: Collect anonymized trip and parking data, track usage patterns, and gather rider feedback. Phase 3: Evaluate pilot performance against city goals (e.g., reduced theft, increased ridership), share findings with stakeholders, and explore program expansion or permanent integration.August 1 – January 31, 2025Lockstop, City of Detroit, Michigan Central, Newlabhttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#18https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#19https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#20 8AAM Infrastructure Inspection with Energy and BenchmarkingAAM Infrastructure Inspection with Energy and Benchmarking is a drone‑based pilot led by Lamarr.ai in partnership with the City of Detroit, FlyGuys, Michigan Central, Newlab, and Airspace Link. Taking place in Detroit’s Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR), the project uses AI‑powered drones and drone‑in‑a‑box technology to perform rapid building inspections and energy audits, aiming to streamline operations and support sustainability.Validate the use of drone technology to reduce inspection time, labor, and risk compared to manual methods. Identify energy retrofit opportunities through 3D thermal modeling and assess Detroit’s capacity as a hub for scalable, FAA‑compliant drone operations, including BVLOS.Phase 1: Conduct drone inspections within visual line of sight (VLOS), scanning building envelopes across Detroit to create 3D and thermal models. Phase 2: Apply for FAA waivers and deploy drone‑in‑a‑box systems to perform autonomous, BVLOS inspections and compare results to VLOS operations. Phase 3: Analyze energy audit data, inspection efficiency, and cost savings, then share findings with stakeholders and explore expansion citywide.—Lamarr.ai, City of Detroit, FlyGuys, Michigan Central, Newlab, Airspace Linkhttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#21https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#22https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#23 7Corktown Carshare Tele‑Operations PilotCorktown Carshare, a program launched under Michigan Central's Accessible Streets Studio, is expanding with a tele‑operations pilot led by Sway Mobility and Mapless AI. This pilot introduces remote‑controlled vehicle placement, allowing a dedicated EV to be repositioned daily in walkable and visible Corktown locations, providing affordable, flexible transportation options to local residents.Test the efficiency of tele‑operated carshare services by remotely repositioning a vehicle each morning to accessible locations and returning it to a charging hub each evening—enhancing accessibility and flexibility for Detroiters.Phase 1: Daily vehicle repositioning at various Corktown locations to increase visibility and accessibility, focusing on affordable housing communities. Phase 2: Data collection and community feedback to refine vehicle positioning and explore expanded carshare accessibility.—Sway Mobility, Mapless AI, Michigan Central, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#24https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#25https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#26 6Autonomous Robotic Pickup PilotLed by Orange Sparkle Ball, this pilot project partners with local Detroit organizations and autonomous ground robot startups to explore what robotic pickup could look like in Detroit neighborhoods. The initiative utilizes autonomous robots to collect household materials, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable waste management.Pilot Intermode ground robots powered by Refraction AI’s autonomy platform in Corktown to collect food waste, plastic bags, and small electronics—transporting them to composting or recycling facilities while raising community awareness about autonomous pickup services.Phase 1: Deploy Ottonomy ground robots to collect food waste, transported to Brother Nature Farm for composting. Phase 2: Use Intermode robots for plastic bag recycling—gathering bags to be delivered to Recycle Here! or another centralized collection point for proper recycling.—Orange Sparkle Ball, Intermode, Refraction AI, Brother Nature Farm, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#27https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#28https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#29 5Digital Trust for Places & Routines (DTPR)DTPR is an open‑source communication standard, in order to increase transparency and accountability for digital technology in our communities. The pilot aims to deploy interactive signage for community awareness.Increase transparency and accountability around digital technologies by deploying interactive signage with community engagement.——Helpful Places, City of Detroit, Michigan Central, Newlabhttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#30https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#31https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#32 4Autonomous Food Waste PickupOrange Sparkle Ball, in collaboration with Scrap Soils and Ottonomy, is spearheading a pilot to demonstrate the feasibility of zero‑emissions compost pickup in downtown Detroit neighborhoods, focusing on Corktown, Fountain Court, and North Corktown.Pilot Ottonomy autonomous ground robots in Corktown for compost pickup, engage residents, and explore autonomous pickup potential in food waste collection.——Orange Sparkle Ball, Scrap Soils, Ottonomy, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#33https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#34https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#35 3JustAirJustAir aims to deploy localized community air quality monitors and collecting data to raise awareness about the impacts of air quality on communities in Detroit.Deploy six air quality monitoring sensors across Southwest Detroit, enable baseline data collection, assess emissions‑reduction strategies, and communicate to residents via dashboard and alerts.Deploy sensors in six locations including Nagel Park, Mudgie’s Playground, Rosa Parks/Jefferson, St. Anne’s Courtyard, SW Greenway, and Harrison/Fisher. Provide data on public dashboard and text alert system, engage communities, and generate momentum for sustained improvements in air quality and safety.February – August 2024JustAir, Michigan Central, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#39https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#40https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#41 2NuminaNumina aims to deploy sensors along Michigan Avenue to provide insights on pedestrians, bicycle, and vehicle traffic patterns. Using computer‑vision sensors with a Privacy‑by‑Design approach, Numina detects paths of pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and other objects—converting anonymous behavior into analytics for planning.Deliver insights to partners (e.g., reduce time/cost of traffic counting, secure funding, inform studies) and assist streets to be more productive (e.g., enable other services, support vendors, impact street design to reduce traffic fatalities).Share data with stakeholders and City, analyze outcomes per metrics, and contribute to safer, more accessible street design.—Numina, Michigan Central, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#42https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#43https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#44 1SnowbotixSnowbotix and Smartcross will develop a crossing guard robot to help pedestrians cross intersections safely.Determine technical feasibility, user acceptance, and commercialization potential of a portable, off‑grid pedestrian crossing solution.Conduct initial testing and calibration in a controlled lab, followed by controlled deployments at specific Detroit intersections: 6th & Porter, St. Anne & Bagley, and Trumbull & Abbott.—Snowbotix, Smartcross, City of Detroithttps://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#45https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#46https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/transportation-innovation-zone-permit/tiz-permits-issued#47