Workshop 4 Report: The use of technological innovation for achieving sustainable public transport outcomes

Abstract

The integration of technology in urban mobility is crucial for achieving sustainability and improving quality of life in cities. Smart mobility solutions, including autonomous vehicles and ICT applications, can optimize transport systems and reduce emissions. Technology encompasses a wide range of tools that enhance or enable mobility services. Sustainability, a central theme of the conference – is concerned with the extent to which technological innovation support sustainable mobility outcomes. Workshop 4 comprised six papers focusing on the influence of technology on improving mobility and sustainability. Of interest to policy and practice, one aspect that emerged from the workshop was how to incorporate technology innovation into contracts designed to achieve sustainable transport outcomes. Over and above the detail provided by the evidence in the papers, the workshop discussion identified the need for co-design and co-production of technology-led solutions to achieve sustainable transport outcomes. The workshop identified areas for further research including identifying the need to provide infrastructure to facilitate innovation, the importance of data in driving innovation, defining the role of stakeholders, and the need for measuring the social benefits of technology improvement.