Source: International Transport Forum

The report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) provides a framework to help cities measure and monitor the impact of new mobility services such as ride-hailing, shared scooters, and bike-sharing systems.

The publication, titled “Measuring New Mobility: Case Studies and Best Practices”, offers practical recommendations drawn from ten global case studies to support policymakers in designing effective data reporting and monitoring systems.

As new mobility services continue to integrate into urban passenger transport systems, local authorities face the challenge of understanding their benefits and mitigating potential negative impacts. Accurate measurement and data collection are essential to guide policy interventions, ensure public safety, and maintain sustainable urban mobility.

This report builds on a previous ITF publication, which introduced a classification framework for new mobility services and proposed a series of performance indicators to help cities track the impact of these services. The latest report takes a more hands-on approach by analysing real-world examples and offering practical policy insights to improve data management practices.

Key policy recommendations

The report provides a series of actionable recommendations for policymakers looking to implement new mobility data frameworks:

• Limit data reporting requirements to essential information that public authorities need to fulfil their mandates.
• Coordinate data collection efforts with existing reporting and measurement initiatives to reduce duplication and inefficiencies.
• Align data reporting processes across all levels of government to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Develop the capacity of public authorities to collect, process, and analyse mobility data, ensuring that data-driven policies are informed by reliable insights.

These recommendations are intended to streamline data collection efforts while maximising the usefulness of new mobility data for public authorities. The report emphasises the need for collaboration between local and national governments, as well as partnerships with private mobility operators, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data reporting.

Global case studies offer practical lessons

The report draws from ten international case studies, showcasing examples of cities that have successfully implemented new mobility data frameworks. These case studies highlight best practices in areas such as data standardisation, public-private data sharing agreements, and the use of mobility data to inform transport policies.

Cities featured in the report illustrate how effective data collection can enhance urban mobility planning, improve safety standards, and reduce environmental impacts. The insights gained from these case studies offer a roadmap for cities looking to incorporate new mobility services into their existing transport systems.

Upcoming webinar for policymakers

To further support public authorities, the ITF will host an “Ask the Author” webinar on January 21, 2025, providing an opportunity for policymakers and stakeholders to ask questions directly to the report’s authors and gain further insights into the implementation of new mobility measurement frameworks.

With new mobility services playing an increasingly important role in urban transport, the report underscores the importance of data-driven approaches to ensure these innovations contribute to sustainable, efficient, and equitable mobility systems.

The latest report can be directly accessed here.