How Central Ohio Is Becoming America's Next Mobility Innovation Hub

Chris Rockwell sits down with Doug McCullough, Executive Director of the Beta District, and Eric Phillips, Economic Development Director for Union County, to explore how Central Ohio has emerged as one of the country's leading hubs for mobility innovation.

Together, they discuss how public-private partnerships, world-class research institutions, and industry leaders are transforming the region into a real-world proving ground for connected and autonomous vehicles, advanced air mobility, smart infrastructure, and next-generation transportation technologies. From the origins of the Beta District to the collaborative approach driving innovation across the region, the conversation highlights what it takes to build an ecosystem where new ideas can be tested, scaled, and brought to market.