Smart City Columbus
As Columbus looks to move forward in the 21st century, primary goals for our transportation system include improving safety, enhancing mobility, enhancing ladders of opportunity, and addressing climate change. A pilot program is being implemented through four typical urban districts: Residential Districts (Linden), Commercial District (Easton), Downtown District (Urban Core), and a Logistics District (Rickenbacker Airport).
Funding
In 2016, the City of Columbus won $50M in grant money ($40M from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a corresponding $10M from Vulcan Incorporated), for the best description of a “Smart City.” Since then a total of $417M in support has been collected to help support the original four-year grant with implementation beginning during 2017/2018.