Columbus' Smart City Experiment

Columbus turned its vision into reality by winning a 2016 “Smart City” challenge, launching over a dozen tech-driven transportation projects that eventually narrowed to eight game-changing initiatives. From a city-wide data system and car-to-infrastructure communication to apps like Pivot and WayFinder, they reimagined mobility for all — including pregnant riders via Rides4-Baby and disabled users through accessible transit tools. Physical Mobility Hubs, smarter parking via ParkColumbus, and even pandemic-era self-driving shuttles for deliveries proved the city’s bold experiments weren’t just prototypes — they became lasting innovations reshaping urban life. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d3f388feef8d525