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Anoka, Minnesota has concluded its month-long pilot project allowing public alcohol consumption in designated areas known as the "Social District." The project drew large crowds and positive feedback from participants and local businesses. The Anoka City Council will decide whether to make the Social District a permanent fixture in the city.
The majority of bars in Anoka, Minnesota, are participating in a pilot project that allows public consumption of alcoholic beverages within a designated "social district." From September 6 to October 7, patrons will be able to purchase drinks from specific restaurants and walk within the district with a special logo cup. The district includes several restaurants and aims to attract visitors and boost business. The success of the pilot project will determine whether it becomes a permanent feature.
Construction has begun on a pilot project in Wayne County, Michigan, to build the "world's most sophisticated roadway," featuring a connected and automated vehicle travel lane on Interstate 94. Equipped with digital infrastructure, the lane aims to improve safety, congestion, and accessibility. The project is a partnership between the Michigan Department of Transportation and technology firm Cavnue, and it is expected to be privately funded. The pilot program will be followed by six additional phases, ultimately creating a self-driving vehicle corridor between Ann Arbor and Detroit.