Mobility as an Information Concept New layers of information: We can imagine a ‘digital skin’ layered over tarmac and concrete. Maps of emotions and memories are inextricably linked to the map they overlay, in the same way…
Mobility is more than getting from A to B? Modern definitions of mobility are choosing to break historic constraints which limited mobility as the ability to travel from A to B. Our modern understanding of mobility as a fundamental freedom which…
Mobility and increasingly complex social structures The pace of social change is breaking down traditional family and social ties, thus weakening kinship and dependency structures. Accelerating social change is increasing the complexity of social spaces and how people…
Work-Life Balance The importance of work-life balance is increasing. Today, one personal hour is more valuable than a decade ago. Operational-work life balance measures will be aimed at facilitating professional careers and honouring private…
Interface Design As collective transport modes are generally adopted in Europe with increasing priority over privatised vehicles, there is a need to simplify the user interface between passengers and ticketing machines. A European project…
The impact of social change Society has moved from an emphasis on social support to one of individualism, which has widened the gap between the mobility rich and poor and exacerbated problems arising from ‘mobility poverty’. New…
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…
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…