Mcity
AcademicMcity is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2905 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 1 floor. The building features ramp access. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Mcity is approximately 47 minutes walking northeast.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support.
Official website: Mcity
Building Details
| Category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Address | 2905 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 1 |
| Coordinates | 42.298021581818176, -83.70191513636364 |
| Website | mcity.umich.edu |
| Campus | North Campus |
History
- Year Built: 2015 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Unknown
- Style: Simulated urban environment
- Named for: Blend of "M" for Michigan and "city"; originally the Mobility Transformation Center (MTC); rebranded after the test facility name gained wider recognition
- Notable: World's first purpose-built autonomous vehicle test facility; 32 acres, 4.25 lane-miles; $10M; opened July 20, 2015
- Primary use: Connected and autonomous vehicle testing
- Did you know: World's first purpose-built environment for testing autonomous vehicles. 32 acres with signalized intersections, railroad crossing, roundabout, tunnel, and fake pedestrians.
Accessibility
- Ramp Access: East side main entry from parking lot
Nearby Buildings
- Transportation Research Institute 358 ft (109 m)
- North Campus Administrative Complex 663 ft (0.2 km)
- North Campus Research Complex Building 520 722 ft (0.2 km)
- NCRC Building 200 946 ft (0.3 km)
- NCRC Building 500 954 ft (0.3 km)
Other Academic Buildings
- Lurie Biomedical Engineering
- Art and Architecture Building
- Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
- GG Brown Laboratory
- Burton Memorial Tower
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Mcity located?
- Mcity is located at 2905 Baxter Road on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.298021581818176, -83.70191513636364.
- Is Mcity wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. Ramp access: East side main entry from parking lot.
- How many floors does Mcity have?
- Mcity has 1 floor.
- How do I find Mcity on the University of Michigan campus?
- Mcity is located on North Campus at 2905 Baxter Road. From the Diag, it is approximately 47 minutes walking northeast.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/mcity