A three-year project now underway in the city strives to unite public and private sectors on solving the region's transit challenges.

The updates remediate early criticisms of the portal as the ride-hailing company forges new partnerships with six cities around the world, including Cincinnati.

At least one government IT leader says the ride-hailing company's foray into open data is admirable, but needs a few upgrades before it can be useful for transportation planners.