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Recently, I stumbled upon this fascinating concept called Marchetti’s Constant, and it made me rethink how cities grow and how we live in them. It’s a simple idea that says people spend, on average, about an hour commuting every day, roughly 30 minutes one way. This has been true across cultures and periods and still shapes our cities today. For example, think back to when people mostly used bicycles or walked. Cities were small because no one wanted to spend more than 30 minutes getting to work. But as #cars, #trains, and #metros became the norm, cities expanded. Suddenly, living further away wasn’t a big deal anymore, if you could drive or take a #train, those extra kilometres didn’t feel as far. Today, the size of cities is still tied to how fast we can travel. That’s why as #transportation improves, cities sprawl further and land closer to city centres becomes more valuable. For businesses, #Marchetti’s Constant shows us how critical infrastructure and transportation are to expansion: Land Value: The closer you are to easy transportation, the more valuable the area becomes. Great for business hubs! City Growth: As transport tech improves, cities will grow—but only as far as people are willing to travel within that 30-minute range. Strategic Planning: Businesses can target growing areas just outside the current city limits where infrastructure is set to improve. It’s a reminder that cities and business opportunities are constantly shaped by how we travel. #UrbanGrowth #MarchettisConstant #CityPlanning #Transportation #BusinessStrategy #RealEstate #ByndBaggyUnboxed #MarketingInsights

#ImpactFridays Today, we’re excited to spotlight Veo and their inspiring mission to revolutionize transportation! 🚲 Veo is working to end car dependency by making clean, sustainable transportation accessible to everyone. With millions of shared bike and scooter rides provided across 50+ cities and campuses in North America, they’re not just imagining a greener future, they’re building it! 🌍💚 What Sets Veo Apart: 🌱 Fully electric vehicles designed to reduce emissions and create more livable cities. 🤝 Deep partnerships with cities and a commitment to serving diverse communities. 🎉 Transforming rides into joyful experiences and helping cities thrive. 🌍 Embracing challenges and evolving to lead the charge in sustainable mobility. Check out their story: https://lnkd.in/gbuqaVTM Candice Xie Yanke(Edwin) Tan #ClimateHive #ImpactFridays #SustainableTransportation #GreenMobility #FutureIsElectric #EcoFriendly

🚛 𝐒𝐏𝟒 – 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: #Munich’s Mobility Point 🌍 The City of #Munich, in collaboration with local stakeholders, is reducing fossil fuel use with Mobility Points that offer sustainable alternatives to private cars. By 2026, 200 Mobility Points will be available citywide, offering shared mobility options like car sharing, bike rentals, and e-scooters—all in one place. 🔧 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Mobility Points consolidate various shared mobility services in one location, conveniently accessible to residents and visitors alike. Digital tools, like an app and a website, further facilitate easy access and usage. 💡 💼 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: • 𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 by lowering private car use • 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚-𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 • 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 and supports city climate goals 🌱 💰 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 + 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Funded by Munich’s city council until 2026, Mobility Points provide parking infrastructure, while private providers deliver vehicles and services. The city plans an impact evaluation to inform future expansions. 🔄 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: This accessible and low-cost model is highly replicable. Munich’s approach is now expanding to other cities like Bremen and Nürnberg. 🚀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Mobility Points bring convenient, eco-friendly travel options citywide. Munich’s inclusive, multistakeholder approach fosters citizen engagement and strengthens the local mobility network. #Mobility #SharedTransport #Sustainability #SmartCities #SP4 #ClimateNeutral Stadtwerke München GmbH, Technical University of Munich, AVANCIS GmbH, Spectrum Mobil GmbH, UnternehmerTUM, Bernhard KLASSEN, Andreas Baernreuther, Dr. Stefan Synek, Oliver Zadow, Julia Koenig, Wolfgang Glock, Verena Stoppel, Sayalee Pendharkar, Melanie Grötsch, Dr. Denis Bytschkow, Pascal Fuckerieder, Katharina Walter, Rositsa Doneva, Steffen Knopp, Daniel Altmayer, Augustin Rohr, Markus Lange-Stuntebeck, Ivan Selednikov, Simon Herzog

Reflecting on a Transformative Month at FEST Auto Technology and Looking Forward to March   As we close another productive month at FEST Auto Technology, I'm thrilled to share some of our key achievements and give you a glimpse into our exciting plans for March.   🌟 February Highlights: - The successful launch of the 'Locally FEST' initiative, which has started to revolutionize urban transportation by empowering local communities with our eco-friendly electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs). - Significant strides in sustainable urban transportation, aligned with our mission of fostering community growth and reducing carbon emissions. - Heartwarming customer stories showcasing how FEST’s e-LCVs are making a real difference in their daily operations.   🚀 Looking Ahead to March: - We're excited to introduce our 'Local Business of the Month' feature, highlighting the inspiring stories of local businesses that are excelling with the support of FEST’s e-LCVs. - Continued focus on community engagement and sustainable initiatives, reflecting our commitment to not just being a provider of electric vehicles, but a true partner in community development.   As we gear up for these initiatives, I’d love to hear from our professional community. What were your highlights from February, and what are you looking forward to in March? Your insights, expectations, or suggestions are always invaluable as we continue to drive forward.   Let’s keep the momentum going for an even more impactful March! #FESTAutoTechnology #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #CommunityGrowth #ReflectingForward

"Parking space is a limited resource in Stockholm... we need to find more efficient ways to utilize the city's space. That's where car sharing comes in as a good option." - Says Lars Strömgren (MP), Vice Mayor of Stockholm, in the latest article in Dagens industri about the need for politicians to do more to facilitate a better model for car sharing in Stockholm, and in the long run, towards more sustainable transportation. Hyre, along with several other car sharing companies in Stockholm, are highlighting the need for politicians to oversee the distribution of car space and parking in the city, which also makes car sharing more visible to more people 👀 In a survey conducted by the Nordic Behaviour Group, only 34% of Stockholmers know they have access to a shared car within a 400-meter radius - a significantly lower number compared to Oslo and Copenhagen. Parking spaces above ground, on streets, play a significant role in raising awareness about car sharing. Read article in full below👇 https://lnkd.in/da6Rb-Xp

"Excited to share that I’m starting a new chapter in a brand-new workspace! 🎉 Fresh surroundings bring fresh energy, and I’m ready to tackle new challenges and create amazing opportunities. Here's to growth, innovation, and making the most of this new beginning. Let's go! 💼✨ #NewWorkspace #FreshStart #GrowthMindset #NewBeginnings"

Lisbon-inspired #JobstobeDone, #tech through the ages, #diversity, connection, solitude, & VUCA*! The privilege of being asked to lead a half-day session on innovation at the annual Global Product Development Strategy Summit of a major #healthcare business, in Lisbon, this week, provided rich stimulus to reflect on best practice, in-practice, and the march of progress! I was last here 20 years ago with former #Dyson colleague, Andrew Nixon – during a secondment with injection-moulding toolmakers for the first ‘Ball-vac', DC15! (Those e-bikes definitely weren’t on the Praça do Comércio, then!) ‘Jobs’ and ODI; gazing out of the 737 window at the upturned ‘winglet’, emblazoned with low-cost airline branding, I was reminded of the impact of data driven insight – in this case through eliciting stakeholder jobs to be done, and mapping desired outcomes (Outcome Driven Innovation #ODI) against importance and satisfaction. The breakthrough insight that underpins much of today’s budget air travel experience was understanding that passengers didn’t find reclining seats, meals, or even a few cms of extra legroom all that important on <3hour flights – indeed, many were happy to trade these features for substantially lower prices. Engineering; then of course there’s the technology – that fancy bit of upturned composite reduces the drag caused by invisible vortices. (Drag degrades aircraft efficiency and performance, especially at speed and altitude). With the NetZero imperative bearing down, and Hurricane Beryl strengthening into the earliest Category 5 on record — it was sobering to reflect we need to double down on eco-tech investment. And probably our choices, too. (Random aside; if Europe receives Beryl’s aftermath, centuries-old street cobble ‘technology’ is infinitely better at supporting water run-off and maintenance, than tarmac)! Contextual observation: I was reminded of the power of observational research… it’s fun to see tourist centres, but even more rewarding is to walk quiet streets where washing hangs, street art talks a universal language, various ages of transport tech seem to get along, and multicultural communities go about their daily business. No amount of #AI can duplicate the creative stimulus a designer or researcher will experience when they see someone struggling to open a product’s packaging, or the many forms of diversity up close. With the summit finished, and a few hours to stroll, I was reminded of the power of a little solitude; putting the smart-phone down and allowing the luxury of cognitive ‘bandwidth’ to reflect on what we’ve talked about and been inspired by, the people we’ve met, the actions taken – to process the #VUCA, and build new associative connections! To wrap – a huge thank you to a deeply inspiring, diversely talented international group, for welcoming me to be a part of their event! What has stoked your curiosity, this week? *VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity

We continue to disrupt and want to become an important player in the world of mobility for companies as well. Therefore I am thrilled to announce our partnership with Urban Connect, Switzerland’s leading multi-modal corporate mobility platform! 🎉 What does Urban Connect do? Urban Connect is revolutionizing the way Swiss companies approach employee mobility by offering a fully integrated ecosystem of shared mobility options. From premium e-bikes and e-cars to public transport access and digital parking solutions, Urban Connect's Mobility Budget provides companies with a comprehensive solution to enhance employee mobility. So, what does this mean for Stromer Bikes 🚲 We're proud to bring our cutting-edge e-bikes into Urban Connect's offerings, adding even more value to their already impressive product lineup. With our partnership, we aim to extend the reach of urban commuting solutions. Our Stromer e-bikes empower employees to substitute car commutes for eco-friendly e-bike trips, reducing emissions and promoting sustainable transportation options. 🌍💼 By teaming up with Urban Connect, we believe we can take urban mobility to the next level. Together, we're shaping the future of corporate mobility, one e-bike ride at a time. 🚴♂️💼 #Partnership #corporatemobility #futureofmobility #Stromerbikes #UrbanConnect #HereToChange Judith Häberli Dr. Robert Ruttmann Dahinden Martin Mathis Gelens Dr. Karl Ludwig Kley

I wanted to share some key takeaways from MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined conference in Austin that I attended earlier this week: Holistic Connectivity: We must treat our transportation network as a unified system, ensuring smooth journeys from point A to Z, rather than viewing modes of transport in silos. 🌐🚌🚆✈️🌍 Equity in Transportation: It's vital to ensure that everyone has full and equitable access to affordable transportation. Now is the time for private companies and policymakers to collaborate for a truly equitable and well-connected transportation system. 🏙️🌾 Sustainability: Shared mobility solutions and investments in sustainable infrastructure are critical to our future. At Flix, we’re committed to having a positive environmental impact and advancing sustainable travel options for all. 🌱🌳🍃  #Leadership #BusTravel #FutureOfTransport #Sustainability #Equity #Flix

Join the mobility transition with Dornier!   The global transport sector is evolving rapidly. Various mobility services fill the gap between private vehicle use and public transport, mobile apps provide the best route analysis for travellers, and people everywhere are discovering the health benefits of walking and cycling.    Moving away from the traditional car-dominant society to multimodal mobility systems is becoming the "new normal" in urban and transport planning as more and more people understand they can profit from healthier and safer cities. Combining a backbone of high-quality public transport networks with shared mobility services on the last mile can considerably reduce overall traffic congestion as well as transport-related emissions.    Our New Mobility team is actively supporting mobility transitions in cities across the globe. Over the coming week, we will share our European and MENA region experiences and key insights on the global mobility transition movement.   Monday: TOD and the 15-minute City – avoid traffic once and for all! Tuesday: Accessibility – there's more to mobility than cars! Wednesday: Improving air quality with e-fleets! Thursday: Mobility management – activating stakeholders for the mobility transition! Friday: Mobility transition results for the Europe and MENA region!   Please also read our introduction on how to decarbonise the transport sector: https://bit.ly/3IkKR8b For more information about Dorniers's comprehensive mobility service portfolio, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ekV8Fc2C #dorniergroup #mobility #bettertogether #onecompany #mobilitytransition #mobility #accessibility #mobilitymanagement