Mapping the multimodal future of US mobility

At a recent Cities Today event in Columbus, transport leaders from across the US discussed their multipronged approaches to driving modal shift.

As cities push to persuade people out of their cars towards more sustainable modes of transport, data is central to tracking results, understanding shifts, and adapting fast. Mobility leaders are also finding that a holistic, collaborative approach is key to success.

In July 2021, the City of Pittsburgh launched Move PGH, a two-year pilot scheme to create mobility hubs where people can access all the city’s transit options – buses, bikes, mopeds and e-scooters – in one place.

The programme is designed to boost equity but also serves as a us...