Smarter Transportation Solutions Can Help Ensure Mobility for All

COVID-19 is forcing cities to rethink their transportation infrastructure and reimagine public spaces—all to help protect public health. Drastic drops in ridership on public transportation are creating a vicious cycle of service cuts that affect the most vulnerable in our communities. But they also reveal a need for new mobility options. To adapt to changes in traffic patterns, many cities have turned to large-scale roll-outs of temporary pedestrian and bicycle infrastructures. For residents who do not own cars or who prefer to be more active, these solutions provide attractive mobility options that comply with social distancing rules. Our panel of experts will discuss how to develop a smart mobility approach that leverages technology while putting people first. We will explore transportation solutions that enhance resilience and sustainability—from micromobility, mobility hubs and mobility-as-a-service to congestion pricing and coordinated transportation demand management.