Transportation Innovation Program

Submit your mobility and transportation solutions!

Businesses can apply to test their innovations within the OVIN Demonstration Zone in Vaughan.

 

The City of Vaughan and the City of Markham, with funding from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), are inviting businesses to apply to demonstrate their innovative mobility technology solutions within the newly launched OVIN Demonstration Zone.

 

Interested businesses are encouraged to apply at www.ovindz.ca.

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What is the Transportation Innovation Program?

The Transportation Innovation Program is an initiative that will position the city as a testbed for smart mobility innovations. The Transportation Innovation Program is a transparent, streamlined and fair process established to partner with companies who wish to test their innovative and/or emerging transportation technologies that align with the City’s transportation and mobility objectives.

 

New technologies may include:

  • shared mobility solutions.
  • the integration of smart traffic signals and connected infrastructure.
  • automated vehicles for passenger or delivery purposes.
  • advancements in pavement materials or construction methods.
  • expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • dynamic signage and wayfinding systems. ​

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The Province on Ontario has awarded the City of Vaughan, in partnership with the City of Markham, with funding to launch an Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Demonstration Zone. This funding will kick-start the program and refine the process to partner with innovators. For more information about the OVIN Demonstration Zone, please visit the OVIN Demonstration Zone site. 

 

The program will launch in fall 2023 and will be jointly led by the City’s Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management and Economic Development departments. Other external agencies will be engaged throughout its implementation​.

 

​Get involved

More information about the program’s application process and eligibility will be shared on this webpage soon! Check back often for updates.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mobility Demonstration Zone

Contact

Winnie Lai

Transportation Project Manager

Infrastructure Planning & Corporate Asset Management

Winnie.Lai@vaughan.ca

905-832-8585, ext. 8192