The Road Ahead for Municipalities

The video discusses the future of shared mobility as a transportation solution, highlighting its benefits over traditional mass transit, such as cost savings and policy influence. It predicts a major adoption of shared mobility and autonomous technology in the next 5 to 15 years, with Sunbelt cities in the US being prime candidates for innovation. The video also identifies companies like Alphabet and Tesla as leaders in this space and emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in driving this transformation.

What is one reason policymakers might support shared mobility?

• It is more expensive than public transportation.

• It competes with mass transit.

• It increases traffic congestion.

• It complements existing mass transit.

When is shared mobility expected to become a major source of road usage?

• In the next 5 to 15 years

• In the next 1 to 3 years

• In the next 20 to 30 years

• It is already a major source

Which cities are identified as having the greatest potential for innovation in shared mobility?

• Pacific Northwest cities

• Sunbelt cities

• Midwest cities

• Northeast cities

What role do public-private partnerships play in the development of shared mobility?

• They oppose the development.

• They serve as a conduit for development.

• They are the main developers.

• They are not involved.

Which companies are mentioned as being well-positioned to benefit from shared mobility?

• BMW and Mercedes

• Alphabet and Tesla

• Ford and General Motors

• Uber and Lyft