Livable Cities Require Shared Mobility, 15 Entities Pledge for Equity, Autonomy & Zero Emissions

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Before the tragic death of the pedestrian from the Uber self-driving vehicle, 15 tech and transportation companies came together to sign a compact called Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities in which mobility services. The group supports autonomous driving only in dense urban areas for shared fleets but also supports shared, equal and zero emissions transportation.

When vehicles are used, they should be right-sized, shared, and zero emission. These principles, produced by a working group of international NGOs, are designed to guide urban decision-makers and stakeholders toward the best outcomes for all in the transition to new mobility options.

  • We plan our cities and their mobility together.
  • We prioritize people over vehicles.
  • We support the shared and efficient use of vehicles, lanes, curbs, and land.
  • We engage with stakeholders.
  • We promote equity.
  • We lead the transition towards a zero-emission future and renewable energy.
  • We support fair user fees across all modes.
  • We aim for public benefits via open data.
  • We work towards integration and seamless connectivity.

We support that autonomous vehicles (AVS) in dense urban areas should be operated only in shared fleets.  Due to the transformational potential of autonomous vehicle technology, it is critical that all AVs are part of shared fleets, well-regulated, and zero emission. Shared fleets can provide more affordable access to all, maximize public safety and emissions benefits, ensure that maintenance and software upgrades are managed by professionals, and actualize the promise of reductions in vehicles, parking, and congestion, in
line with broader policy trends to reduce the use of personal cars in dense urban areas.
When vehicles are used, they should be right-sized, shared, and zero emission. These
principles, produced by a working group of international NGOs, are designed to guide urban
decision-makers and stakeholders toward the best outcomes for all in the transition to new
mobility options.

The Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities were launched at the 2017 Ecomobility World Festival in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, where they could be seen reflected in ICLEI’s Kaohsiung Strategies for the Future of Urban Mobility