Digitalization, automation, carbon emission reduction and MaaS (Mobility as a Service) are shaping the future of transportation, especially as a majority of populations are expected to settle in urban environments. In efforts to prepare cities for the human deluge, public officials are increasingly partnering with private-sector interests to reshape existing transportation capacity—both in the U.S. and worldwide.
The U.S.’s withdrawal from the Paris Accord was a tacit cloud hanging over many discussions at Movin’ On, an international mobility conference sponsored by Michelin in Montreal last week. The high-tech event included demonstrations of energy-efficient bikes and vehicles, exhibits by mobility-related startups and app providers, and modern dance routines between sessions.