Tomorrow.Observatory

Global insights reporting how cities are building back after the pandemic

Media and organizations from all over the globe are spreading insights and critical reflections on the post-pandemic urban paradigm that is already entering into our lives. We daily scan, pick and share a curated selection that may be worth reading.

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Mastering mobility: low emissions zones

Mastering mobility: low emissions zones

Many European cities face air quality problems related to road transport, with a staggering 94% of the urban population exposed to NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution levels higher than the World Health Organisation’s guidelines. The European Environment Agency recently reported that exposure to fine particulate matter, from transport and other various sources, resulted in 307,000 premature deaths in the 27 EU Member States in 2019.

Mastering mobility: mobility data spaces

Mastering mobility: mobility data spaces

The creation of a common mobility data space for Europe is possible, but what is it?

The Mayor Who Prioritized Pedestrians Before It Was Cool

The Mayor Who Prioritized Pedestrians Before It Was Cool

Spanish Mayor Miguel Fernández Lores started limiting the flow of cars in Pontevedra in 1999. The seaside city has been growing ever since.

UK startup launches ‘world’s most intelligent’ e-scooter

UK startup launches ‘world’s most intelligent’ e-scooter

The former CEO of Aston Martin has traded luxury supercars for e-scooters.

Seven Projects to Reclaim NYC Space From Cars

Seven Projects to Reclaim NYC Space From Cars

New York’s first public realm officer is working to shepherd plans in each of the city’s five boroughs that will make it greener and more hospitable to walkers and bikers.

Bikeshare Is Still Growing in Popularity After Pandemic Cycling Boom

Bikeshare Is Still Growing in Popularity After Pandemic Cycling Boom

Annual bike-share ridership across six major American cities grew 27% last year from pre-Covid levels to nearly 45 million trips, with 2023 on pace for another record jump, according to official US data.

Flying car startup eyes 2025 takeoff following US, EU certification

Flying car startup eyes 2025 takeoff following US, EU certification

Flying cars have captured the public imagination for decades, but have yet to enter the mainstream. However, with investors pouring cash into the sector, could the 2020s be the decade when sci-fi vision becomes reality? German startup Lilium certainly hopes so.

Norway’s Oil Capital Offers Free Public Transport to Locals

Norway’s Oil Capital Offers Free Public Transport to Locals

The City of Stavanger is the first in Norway to make ALL public transport free to locals.

Mobility giant Bolt adopts self-driving Starship robots for food delivery

Mobility giant Bolt adopts self-driving Starship robots for food delivery

European ride-hailing firm Bolt will start using self-driving robots to deliver customers’ food as part of a new partnership with fellow Estonian company Starship Technologies.

NYC gets closer to its toll goals

NYC gets closer to its toll goals

NYC gets closer to implementing congestion pricing for drivers in lower Manhattan.

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

Colombia’s Women-Led Electric Bus Fleet Is Reshaping Bogotá’s Public Transit

Colombia’s Women-Led Electric Bus Fleet Is Reshaping Bogotá’s Public Transit

The project is a bet that public investment can help change perceptions of mass transportation.

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