How easy is it for you to walk to essential places in your city? We mean the actual walking experience and the quality of the infrastructure, not just how close they are to your home. Even 15-minute cities aren’t walkable if the walk to work, school,

Why do we have special lanes for bikes in the first place? It isn't because bikes are any 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 safe than they were 100 years ago. It's because motorised vehicles pushed bike infrastructure to the sidelines, literally. But cycling is coming

Kids deserve to spend summer outside. But are our streets safe enough? Many of our urban spaces prioritise cars over children, leaving little room for play – and play is key for brain development. 🎓 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀: 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻

Instead of easing congestion and keeping driving costs low, what should urban mobility 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 do? Move people and goods efficiently. Make it easier for everyone to access opportunities. These goals aren't directly about traffic jams,

One small adult reindeer. Four toilets. 14 bars of gold. What do they call have in common? They can be transported by cargo bike. Most can support up to 180 kg! Our free course by Martin Seissler, co-founder and managing partner of

Rowville, a suburb of Melbourne, shows what happens when decades of car-centred planning leave communities without reliable public transport or commuter rail access.

It can take anywhere from an hour to a few days to learn how to ride a bike. In that same amount of time, some ambitious cities can also build a bike lane. Starting in 2020, residents in cities from Berlin to Barcelona woke up to pop-up cycling infra

The global gender gap is narrowing in social, political, and economic realms, but it still has a long way to go – perhaps 123 years to reach full parity globally.

Combining “business” and “sustainability” seems like a no-brainer in urban mobility today. But back in 2016, the need for trained sustainability professionals was clear, especially in the private sector. The trouble was that most MBA programmes focus

We’re often quick to point out when our urban infrastructure is getting old: We support new street designs with more space for walking and biking. We want easy access to new neighborhoods by bus and train. We also push for fixing old park benches.

Happy World Sustainable Transport Day! Here’s one way to celebrate in just a few swipes: ​​👇Swipe below to learn about 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 (𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐬)! They’re *the* framework that cities across Europe

Despite cruising through cities at up to 25-45 km/h, cargo bikes are taking a while to catch on. According to Germany’s 2023 Bicycle Monitor, 75% of people had heard of cargo bikes, but only 3% of people had used them. Perhaps it’s because people are

💭 Could terrible commutes become illegal? In Catalunya, they already are — for companies with 250 or more employees. Starting this year, medium to large-sized companies are required to develop a 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧, in other

What’s the powerful, unconscious bias that’s responsible for why millions of people can’t fathom giving up their cars? 📖 Terms you need to know from the 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲: '𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧' 🚙🧠 Also called

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❗❗❗10 things you might not know about 15-minute cities: 1. Cars are actually welcome. 2. They work great in suburban areas. 3. It’s more like ‘15 minutes.. ish.’ … For the full list, check out the UMX blog with expert and course instructor Benjamin

Why are Swiss trains always on time? 🇨🇭⏱️🚆 It's not magic, it's ‘taktfahrplan’! 🎥 George Liu PhD explains how trains in Switzerland are synced at every single transfer — from urban commutes to mountain treks — making delays a thing of the

Results you can see! Isn’t that why we all geek out over urban planning anyway? It’s not about clicks or engagement or so-called “impact.” It’s about improvements that even my 10-month-old notices. We used to avoid this side of the street, or

The case for active transport isn't just environmental – it's a matter of public health. Growing evidence shows that walking and cycling infrastructure saves lives and improves public health across European cities. In today’s #UMXREX, we’re

$38.36 for scraping 15 years’ worth of my data without my consent — and partially while I was still a minor 😵 💰🥜 The pay is peanuts, but a big nut was cracked: Big Tech was *finally* held accountable for something in this $725M lawsuit.