Co-creating accessible futures through new mobility services

Document summary

All digital technology based mobility services tested and deployed today, from shared taxi rides and shared bicycle schemes to electric and autonomous vehicles, are considered new mobility services. They feature as a prominent solution globally to address climate change and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, given the high contribution of transport in Green House Gas emissions. Yet, one missing link of all these developments has been the citizens’ view. This project will engage with the public to address the lack of a ‘citizen’s view’ in the design of new technology based mobility services. Project outputs will target marginalised or underrepresented socio-economic groups whose rights are often not taken into account. Through the initial workshop, local stakeholders will co-design the citizen engagement event approach, ensuring their uptake and adjustment to their local context. Impact will be assessed through the number of public engagement events, expressions of interest and requests for project materials. The project will merge research with the visualisation of public opinion and citizen values, contributing in the adoption of citizen science and the launch of a Citizens Forum at will create long-term and synergistic impact.