The Micromobility Revolution: How Two Wheels Are Reshaping Our Cities | Auto Intelligence Podcast
In this week's episode of Auto Intelligence, Steve and Claire explore the explosive growth of micromobility and shared mobility solutions that are transforming urban transportation worldwide. From Toronto's record-breaking bike share adoption during a transit crisis to the future of autonomous scooters and AI-driven traffic management, this episode unpacks how these innovations are rewriting the rules of city design, economic models, and environmental impact.
Episode Highlights:
- Crisis as Catalyst: How COVID-19 fundamentally changed urban mobility patterns, with North American shared micromobility trips doubling to 157 million by 2023
- Technological Drivers: The three key innovations—dockless systems, improved battery technology, and app integration—that have accelerated adoption and accessibility
- Equity Challenges & Solutions: Examining Chicago's Divvy program, which mandated 30% of bikes be placed in low-income neighborhoods, and Lagos' "Scooter Libraries" that boosted female ridership by 27%
- Economic Transformation: Research showing that every $1 million invested in bike infrastructure creates 8-22 jobs, with the micromobility market projected to reach $204.8 billion by 2033
- Environmental Complexity: Why shared e-scooters can actually increase emissions when they replace walking (as seen in Zurich) but reduce carbon footprints when replacing car trips
- Paris 2030 Vision: How the city plans to transform 50% of car lanes into pedestrian zones, bike lanes, and green spaces while building a comprehensive network of multimodal hubs
- Cultural Shifts: The changing relationship younger generations have with car ownership and the rise of "micro-tourism" through curated e-bike routes
Featured Experts:
- Dr. Myriam Ertz (Université du Québec): On how the pandemic changed not just how we move, but why
- Justin Hanna (Director, Bike Share Toronto): On the system's rapid growth and critical infrastructure role
- Tom Nutley (Urban Sharing): On the evolution from "wild west" deployment to smarter, more connected systems
- Colin Murphy (SUMC): On the environmental nuances of shared mobility solutions
- Patrick Osei & Fatima Nkrumah (Transportation technologists): On the role of AI and autonomy in future mobility
About Auto Agentic:
Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is a pioneering AI-driven platform transforming the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2024, the company delivers intelligent, adaptive solutions designed to help dealerships streamline operations, optimize sales performance, and elevate the customer experience. With a focus on ethical AI, seamless integrations, and real-time data insights, Auto Agentic empowers dea
About Auto Agentic:
Auto Agentic (www.autoagentic.ai) is pioneering AI-driven solutions transforming automotive retail. Founded in 2024, we deliver intelligent, adaptive solutions designed to help dealerships streamline operations, optimize sales performance, and elevate customer experience. With a focus on ethical AI, seamless integrations, and real-time insights, Auto Agentic empowers dealership teams—never replaces them—unlocking new levels of productivity and profitability.
Our suite of intelligent agents handles everything from lead nurturing and inventory optimization to service appointment management and customer follow-ups. By using AI to replace time-consuming tasks and augmenting decision-making with advanced analytics, Auto Agentic helps dealerships stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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