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    Chicago, IL 60603

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    About Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC)

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    18 S. Michigan Avenue
    Floor 12
     Chicago, IL 60603
    United States of America
    http://sharedusemobilitycenter.org/
    (312) 448-6202

    More Info on Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC)

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    The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a public-interest organization working to foster collaboration in shared mobility (including bikesharing, carsharing, ridesharing and more) and help connect the growing industry with transit agencies, cities and communities across the nation. 

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    Alt. Mobility

    SUMC joins Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles

    Nov. 13, 2023
    Funded by the Federal Highway Administration, the Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles will assess impacts of increased mobility technologies and services...
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    Shared Mobility

    Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda Network releases its inaugural Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda Annual Report

    Oct. 24, 2023
    The Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda Annual Report highlights the efforts and accomplishments of members of the transit industry and is a key component of the Shared Mobility...
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    Alt. Mobility

    Vinnova awards SUMC $47,000 to develop design framework for mobility hubs centered around women and caregivers

    Aug. 30, 2023
    SUMC aims to assess if by centering women, it can lead to increases in accessibility for women and other more vulnerable users of transportation systems.
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    Shared Mobility

    Global Network for Popular Transportation joins SUMC

    Feb. 8, 2023
    The partnership allows the two entities to pool its collective resources and expertise to further achieve its mission in advancing shared mobility.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Imperial County Transportation Commission partners with Via to launch new zero-emission public transportation service

    Via Transportation
    Jan. 30, 2023
    Calexico On Demand, which launched Jan. 9, is a tech-enabled microtransit service designed to expand access to flexible, equitable mobility for seniors, low-income and youth populations...
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    Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda released

    Nov. 3, 2022
    The agenda is the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind initiative for advancing shared mobility, which holds its members accountable to a to-do list of actions that will accelerate ...
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    New Shared Mobility Network announces visionary 2030 goals

    May 17, 2022
    More than 50 organizations agree to make shared mobility the first, best choice over private car use.
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    Management

    Shared-Use Mobility Center welcomes Benjamin (Benjie) de la Peña as next CEO

    Jan. 5, 2021
    Sharon Feigon will stay on as founder in residence.
    Management

    SUMC to provide technical assistance to 25 mobility projects in 23 states through FTA’s administration program

    March 31, 2020
    SUMC’s involvement in the IMI program builds on its partnerships with FTA’s mobility innovation initiatives.
    Technology

    Six Agencies Are Chosen for the Mobility on Demand On-Ramp Program

    June 21, 2018
    The Shared-Use Mobility Center announced the selection of six public transportation agencies to receive free technical assistance to develop mobility-on-demand (MOD) projects....

    Articles & News

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    Shared Mobility

    OP-ED: Shifting institutions to create the shared mobility revolution

    Benjie de la Peña
    April 28, 2023
    The rules, norms and organizational arrangements for our transportation systems are requiring a shift because of advancements in technology and the need to create more accessible...
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    OP-ED: Throwing good money after a bad solution: How our transport investments lead to greater costs for our households

    Benjie de la Peña
    April 14, 2023
    Finding new ways to sustainably fund shared mobility services instead of car-centric transportation can reduce cost burdens on households and improve the resiliency of the industry...
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    OP-ED: Stopping a highway with a calculator

    Benjie de la Peña
    March 31, 2023
    Developing a clear standard and a consistent way to measure and calculate carbon emissions will better inform which projects and services should benefit from funding.
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    'How can we achieve an equitable energy system' courtesy of ACEEE.
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    OP-ED: Begin with the end in mind

    March 3, 2023
    After a century of terrible results, we could build shared mobility that makes a better planet and more equitable society but only if we work with communities and focus on outcomes...
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    OP-ED: Handholds and Training Wheels: Shifting more households to using shared mobility

    Feb. 3, 2023
    We need to think about tools, incentives and the human interaction that can bring joy and learning when it comes to getting around without a private vehicle.
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    Shared Mobility

    OP-ED: Paying the technical debt 

    Jan. 20, 2023
    Investing in and updating our technology and information systems to be interoperable can make shared mobility more reliable and available, accessible and easier to use.
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    OP-ED: The cost of not having choices

    Jan. 6, 2023
    Standards can be made to make shared mobility more reliable, easier to use, more available, more equitable and accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more economically...

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    Technology

    The Shared Use Mobility Center Announces the MOD On-Ramp

    Feb. 9, 2018
    The Shared-Use Mobility Center seeks proposals from transportation providers to receive technical assistance to develop mobility-on-demand (MOD) projects.
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    SUMC to Lead FTA Mobility On Demand Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator Project

    April 19, 2017
    The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) has entered into an agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to operate a new technical assistance effort to support the successful...
    Car Sharing

    National Study to Explore Impacts of UberPool, Microtransit, Tech Shuttles & Other Forms of Private Transit

    Jan. 1, 2017
    The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) has been selected by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) to conduct a new study exploring the effects of private transportation services...