The City of Columbus is teaming up with a transportation company on a project in the Short North to test a free neighborhood shuttle service. 6-passenger electric carts will hit the streets starting May 1 as part of a two-month pilot project. Rides may be accessed through a phone app. Officials hope the project will improve parking and safety issues in the Short North by helping help free up more parking meters and making sure people get home safely. The announcement was made Thursday, five days before the City Council primary election.