Urban planning and transportation lessons from Mexico part II: Mexico City

Mexico City’s metropolitan area is home to 22 million people and is as energetic and chaotic as you can imagine. With such a concentration of people, ideas, and economic activity, it has become one of the great cultural, business, and transportation nodes of the globe. From its days as one of the world’s smoggiest locales, the city (also known as “the D.F.” or “distrito federal”) has come a long way in some of its transportation decisions, but has much work ahead of it to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Continue reading…

The new transportation habits of urbanites are complex and efficient: A 30-day travel journal

Cities are home to an increasing number of transportation options that are changing how we get around. While these modes aren’t necessarily new, their increasing popularity is allowing for the rise of an interconnected transportation network that’s economical, healthy, and low-carbon.

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What’s next for the sharing economy?

What’s not to like about the sharing economy? It’s convenient, good for the environment, resource efficient, and has the potential to save money or generate side revenue for sharers. The combination of new technologies, which enable a connection between service ‘producer’ and ‘consumer’, and a cultural shift away from ownership, are expanding the horizon of what can be shared. What’s next?

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