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Building the New Mobility Economy

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Building the New Mobility Economy

… and Supplying the Emerging New Mobility Solutions for an Urbanizing World

Michigan Economic Center,

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“New Mobility” offers a cheaper, more environmentally friendly network of alternative transportation.

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In this engaging introduction to the “New Mobility” transportation movement, authors John Austin and Susan Zielinski expound its long list of health, environmental and economic benefits. However, the impact of inclement weather and concern for personal safety are among several unanswered questions. Nonetheless, getAbstract recommends this report for anyone interested in the future of personal transportation, entrepreneurs wishing to gain entry into this emerging industry and economics students.

Summary

The information age has shifted global demographics. In record high numbers, people are trading the suburban lifestyle for a place in the city. Reurbanization ushers in a new era in personal transportation, dubbed the “New Mobility” movement.

New Mobility is an integrated, multimodal solution that offers transportation options for the public. These choices replace traditional automobile ownership with alternatives like light rail, bicycles, city buses or trolleys, taxis, car sharing, and even walking.

The benefits of New Mobility are ...

About the Authors

John Austin is the director of the Michigan Economic Center. Susan Zielinski is the managing director of the Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation department at the University of Michigan.

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