Guest Robin Chase, co-founder of Zipcar, discusses Shared Mobility Principles for sustainable cities, climate action urgency, and tackling transportation challenges, emphasizing the shift towards shared mobility for a cleaner urban environment.
Shared Mobility Principles aim to create equitable urban transport through infrastructure upgrades.
Infrastructure choices profoundly impact future outcomes, emphasizing the need for sustainable adjustments.
Deep dives
The Origin of Shared Mobility Principles
The podcast delves into the formation of shared mobility principles by discussing the need to address the integration of self-driving cars into cities. The shared mobility principles aim to provide a common vision for cities and outline high-level principles to achieve shared mobility goals. These principles were developed collaboratively over seven months by experts from various cities and private sectors, leading to a shared vision for sustainable and equitable multimodal transportation.
Global Adoption of Shared Mobility Concepts
The discussion highlights the global potential of adopting shared mobility solutions and how different regions already incorporate shared transport options efficiently. It emphasizes the value of upgrading infrastructure and standardizing equitable pricing to create a more accessible and sustainable urban transport system. The narrative underscores the critical role of transportation in daily life and the shift towards prioritizing shared mobility options for enhanced accessibility.
Impact of Infrastructure on Future Mobility
The concept 'Infrastructure is Destiny' underscores the profound influence of infrastructure choices on future outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of adjusting economic and transportation infrastructures to align with sustainable shared mobility visions. It reflects on past decisions and advocates for correcting underpricing signals to reshape transportation behaviors towards more efficient and equitable shared mobility models.
Challenges and Opportunities for Shared Mobility Advocacy
The podcast navigates the challenges and opportunities in promoting shared mobility by recounting personal experiences and changing perspectives over time. It explores the evolving landscape of shared transport, the importance of user education, and the necessity of adapting to new technologies and pricing mechanisms for widespread adoption. The dynamic dialogue showcases the continuous efforts to drive shared mobility initiatives forward amidst varying perspectives and market shifts.
"Infrastructure is destiny,” says Robin Chase, the co-founder of Zipcar, Veniam, and SharedMobilityPrinciples.org. We sat down with Robin at the Urbanism Next conference to discuss her work in drafting the Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities, the dire need to take action on climate change, and — of course — a good joke. Keep up with Robin’s work by following her on Twitter @RMChase, and read about the Shared Mobility Principles at https://www.sharedmobilityprinciples.org/