Shared Mobility

Saint Paul Minnesota

Shared Mobility for Those Who Need a Little Extra Help

A new service in St. Paul and Minneapolis will assist riders at both ends of their rides.

March 6, 2019 - Pioneer Press

Urban Data

Transportation Data: Who Gets to Use It?

Mobility companies are sitting on troves of valuable data. Sharing data with cities remains an issue, but both sides are becoming more aware of the mutual benefits.

February 7, 2019 - Move Forward

RTD train Denver

Denver Wants Travelers to Ditch Their Cars

A new initiative will provide access to the city’s shared mobility services to get commuters to find alternatives to driving alone.

October 1, 2018 - The Denver Post

E-Scooters

Making the Case for Small, Shared, Electric Transport Modes

Tony Dutzik, senior policy analyst with the Frontier Group, presents three environmental reasons to support shared bikes and scooters, and why cities that have adopted climate plans should accommodate these small, clean, shared vehicles.

July 4, 2018 - Frontier Group

Autonomous Vehicle

One Big Reason Driverless Cars Won't Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled

It's all about the business model.

April 15, 2018 - Vox

Autonomous Vehicles

Self-Driving Cars' Most Likely Future: Shared 'Robotaxis'

In the wake of a high-profile (and fatal) accident involving an autonomous Uber car, the safety debate is trending. But the broader economic picture still points to a future of shared driverless rides.

March 25, 2018 - The Economist

Chicago

CTA to Fund 'FastTracks' with Ride-Hailing Fee

CTA upgrades will speed up trains and increase capacity for four train lines in the city.

February 14, 2018 - Streetsblog Chicago

Ride Hailing

15 Companies Adopt 'Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities'

Uber, Lyft, and other major transportation technology companies have defined the role they aspire to play in the future of mobility.

February 14, 2018 - Metro Magazine

Cleveland Warehouse District

10 Principles Toward More Sharing and Less Sprawl

A manifesto for street livability, health, and humanity in the era of driverless cars.

January 18, 2018 - Bruce Appleyard

Automated Bus

Planning in the Face of Transportation Revolutions

Guest contributor Marco Anderson maps out a role for planners in preparing for an era of shared, automated, and zero-emissions mobility technology.

October 30, 2017 - Marco Anderson

Alternative Transportation

The Future of Mobility in Cities: Multimodal and Integrated

Ten principles developed by international non-governmental organizations are designed to guide urban decision-makers toward the best outcomes for the transition to new mobility options.

October 10, 2017 - Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities

Does Ride-Hailing Complement Public Transit—Or Vice Versa?

Thanks to technology-enabled ride-hailing services, more households have the ability to go car-lite now than in preceding generations, according to a new study prepared for the American Public Transportation Association.

March 17, 2016 - Time

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