NASA will help agencies develop drone and urban flight strategies as part of a national campaign for more accessible short-distance travel.

Lima, Ohio, is the latest member of the US Ignite Smart Gigabit Community, receiving a grant aimed at reducing traffic and improving safety at railway crossings.

Together with the Indiana Department of Transportation, Ohio will test new AV tech on a stretch of Interstate 70 running between Columbus and Indianapolis.

Columbus, Athens, Dublin and Marysville entered agreements with the state to open their roads and infrastructure to self-driving and connected cars.

The state's transportation department has announced it is combining its leading-edge ground- and air-based vehicle research.

The state wants a way to get the most out of its next-generation transportation efforts.

Gov. John Kasich says he wants to solidify his state's position as the "premier destination" for advanced automotive research.