SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — New technology is coming to Oakland County to help drivers be safer on the roads.
If there are police, pedestrians, construction works, etc. ahead, you will be warned in advance.
“So this technology really helps improve awareness,” said Erin Milligan, CEO of P3Mobility. “This infrastructure can communicate information to the vehicle and the driver and warn them about things that they may not be able to see ahead.”
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The project conducted its first human-driven tests on Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, and is expected to be tested on Oakland County roads soon.
Milligan said he believes the new technology will help reduce car accidents.
“We spend roughly $450 million, roughly $500 million a year on crashes that happen in Oakland County,” Milligan said.
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She added that the project is more than just business for her – it became personal after her son was injured in a car accident.
“He was hit head-on by a car that ran a red light,” Milligan said. “He suffered a severe concussion, missed a year of college and still suffers from severe headaches.”
Southfield City Councilwoman Yolanda Haynes visited the university to see how the new technology works.
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The technology is currently being implemented in various states, including Florida, New York and Utah, which Milligan said is leading the nation.
Milligan said that at the moment the cost of the new technology is still being estimated, but he hopes that in future auto companies will begin to include the devices in new cars, making the cost less of a burden for consumers.
