Mobility

Vanderbilt University is a key partner in two initiatives that aim to enhance safety and efficiency on Nashville's busiest roads through cutting-edge technologies like LiDAR and AI. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been awarded $890,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's TNGO Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants. The award will fund the leadership and collaboration on projects that enhance transportation safety and efficiency using advanced technologies like AI and LiDAR. These initiatives help position Vanderbilt as a leader in mobility research and innovation, driving economic growth and technological advancement in the state. Read More

Vanderbilt University hosted the 2024 Intelligent Transportation Society of Tennessee Annual Meeting, fostering collaboration among experts to address Tennessee’s transportation challenges, drive mobility innovation, support regional growth and enhance livability in Nashville and beyond. Read More

The gathering, centered around open discussion with Mayor Freddie O’Connell regarding the “Choose How You Move” transportation plan, was held Monday, May 20, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Moving Forward. Read More

The annual report provides an overview of progress around the core themes of connectivity and community enhancement, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, environmental sustainability and the preservation of the university’s historic, park-like setting.  Read More

Vanderbilt University will showcase its leadership in smart mobility innovation at the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo, highlighting cutting-edge research and sustainable transportation solutions. The expo, set in Nashville's Music City Center, brings together industry experts, government officials, and researchers to explore future mobility advancements. Read More

The CIRCLES Consortium, consisting of Vanderbilt University and several other universities, in coordination with Nissan North America, Toyota, GM, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will test 100 AI-equipped vehicles in an effort to mitigate human-caused traffic jams. Read More

Faculty, representatives from the Office of Research and Innovation and the Office of Government and Community Relations share mobility, smart city, community resiliency, and transit technologies and solutions being developed, built and deployed by Vanderbilt and throughout the region and build connections for future collaborations. Read More