Urban mobility is a key factor in the sustainability and efficiency of cities around the world. According to a recent ranking by consulting firm Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California, Berkeley, San Francisco and Paris have emerged as the top cities for urban mobility. These cities have excelled in areas such as walkability, electrified transport, and free public EV charging.
San Francisco, which has held the top spot for the second consecutive year, has made significant investments in public and private mobility initiatives. The city aims to have 25% of all new registered vehicles be electric by 2030 and plans to install over 1,500 public chargers by the same year, some of which are free for public use.
Paris, on the other hand, has become a hub for active mobility, with substantial investments in walking and cycling infrastructure. The city has funded over €250 million ($270 million) to build secure cycling lanes and has seen improvements in public transportation, including a $3.9 billion extension of its metro system.
The ranking also highlights other top cities such as Singapore, Munich, and Amsterdam, each excelling in various aspects of urban mobility. Singapore, for instance, has extended tax rebate incentives for EVs through 2025 and boasts some of the safest roads in the world.
The report includes separate indexes for sustainability, public transit, and technology, with Helsinki leading the way in sustainable mobility. The cities included in the ranking range from sprawling metropolises like Tokyo and Delhi to compact cities like Oslo and Washington DC, each facing unique mobility challenges and solutions.
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Overall, the ranking showcases the innovative efforts of cities worldwide to embrace a cleaner and more efficient future in urban mobility. It’s a fascinating read for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation.
