In today’s European cities, urban-suburban connections are key to ensure regional accessibility and act as a driver of growth. From a mobility perspective, these important daily flows of commuters come with challenges that urban mobility systems need to master. While the balance between urban development and the deployment of sustainable mobility options is crucial, in most cases urban-suburban rail services remain the backbone of well-functioning mobility systems.
However, with increasing urbanisation, cities, public transport authorities, and innovators need to invest and innovate to develop proper solutions to existing and new challenges. How do these solutions look like? Can cities keep growing and provide high-quality public transport options for all?
In this new episode of the Mobility Talks webinar series, the International Transport Forum (ITF) will present the findings of their recently published study on rail connectivity, urban expansion, and access. The ITF will be joined by practitioners and innovators to discuss best practices, as well as technical, economic, and socio-political solutions to enhance our transport systems’ connectivity, reliability, and inclusion.
