Future mobility and the new power of places As people’s perception of space and place change, is it true that in future the spaces between buildings will be more important than the spaces within them? There is the possibility that…
Social conformity and mobility choices Habit is a very strong force in resisting change even where the argument for behavioural change is compelling. The advertising industry claims that reliance on awareness raising of a product or service…
Can my mobility define what people think of me? The image people present on you can lead to a single person having multiple identities in mutually exclusive communities. Mobility possessions is one way of influencing personal identity and in the modern,…
Policy advice & legal and regulatory hurdles for AVs Vehicle automation may facilitate more efficient traffic demand management. However, there is a case that the application of automation toward more socially desirable objectives, such as reducing the need to travel and…
Perspectives on the future of the car The market sale of autonomous vehicles is in the foreseeable future and is expected to be commonplace by 2030. Industry experts believe that autonomous vehicles have the potential to solve a range…
Multi-Modal Mobility Given the growing demand for mobility, it appears that society seeks greater variety and responsiveness in mobility forms. For mixed mobility models to work best, we need a seamless transition between modes.…
Mobility as a Lifestyle Concept – Layers of decision making The strength and importance of mobility has been understated in the past due to its restricted definition as the ability to travel from A to B. This view of mobility clouds the…
Mobility with a buzz – e-mobility With foreseen reductions in the prices of electric vehicle batteries, rising fuel prices, improved battery ranges and the propagation of charging infrastructure, it is expected that electro mobility will become more attractive…
Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) Demand-responsive transit (DRT) is often seen as a combination of regular public transit services (fixed route, fixed schedule) and completely personalised taxi services (flexible route, flexible schedule). They are often used where…
Mobility as a Service Concept With the increasing possibilities of information technology that is becoming mobile accessible, geo-specific and real-time, we are seeing an increase in the variety of different mobility services. New technologies and business models…
Levels of Automation Vehicle automation has been becoming more salient in past years. The NHTSA (USA) has defined 5 levels of automation that explain how much ‘control’ the vehicle has instead of the driver. These vary…
Courier Network Services Courier network services is a new form of delivery service that uses online applications or platforms to facilitate the delivery of freight. This can either be through a company, or through an…