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?? We want to hear from you! The deadline for submission has been extended! ? ?? ?? The 11 FIFA World Cup American host regions, in collaboration with Intelligent Transportation Society of America, are interested in partnering with innovators across the globe to solve the challenge posed by hosting a massive amount of visitors and ensuring efficient and safe navigation next summer 2026. We don't want to have injury time added to this match. Let’s make seamless and safe movement a non-issue before kickoff! Key challenges include: ?? Providing real time information to help visitors navigate ?? Integrating trip planning and payment systems across travel modes ?? Effective taxi/ride hailing management. Do you have a deployment-ready solution to address these challenges? - Great! Fill out the form in the link below. Know of people who can help? - Send this link their way! Deadline for submission is now March 18th! Learn more and submit your solutions: https://lnkd.in/eTiZGV7V #Seattle #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #Houston #Dallas #KansasCity #Miami #Atlanta #Philadelphia #NewYork #NewJersey #Boston #FIFA #WorldCup FIFA World Cup 2026? - Canada, Mexico and the United States ??

?? If you follow us on LinkedIn, you likely are (or know of) an innovator in the mobility world. Our friends at DC MOBILITY INNOVATION DISTRICT have identified five key focus areas for 2025 to address local mobility challenges with national relevance. Their goal is to pilot solutions that benefit the DC community while demonstrating scalability across the US. The five areas identified are below, but proposals DO NOT have to be limited to these areas: ?? First/Last Mile Transportation ?? E-Mobility Charging ?? Safe Streets ?? Event Congestion ?? Curb Management Learn more and submit your proposals here - https://lnkd.in/eZVju9Rx

?? Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Spread the LUV! ??? Check out the February 11, 2025 episode of The Brake podcast hosted by Streetsblog USA titled "The Missing Ingredients in America’s ‘Minimobility’ Revolution" What's so interesting about this episode? Well ... Cityfi Partner Karina Ricks and Shared-Use Mobility Center's Benjamin de la Pe?a were guests on The Brake talking about the need for common regulations, policies, and infrastructure reforms across states to help the U.S. catch up to other countries' adoption of these mini-mobility vehicles. Listen in here: https://lnkd.in/gAmdtSMu We should add, this podcast goes really well with Senior Associate Sarah C. Saltz's blog post on the topic. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/gv6Q-F8T Let us know what you think. There is so much to discuss! #mobility #podcast #minimobility #innovation #transportation

? ?? ?? The FIFA 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and host cities must act now to tackle mobility challenges before they become game-day headaches. The clock is ticking—let’s make seamless and safe movement a non-issue before kickoff! ?? Want to be a part of the solution? - Great! Fill out the form in the link below. ?? Know of people who can help? - Send this link their way! Learn more and submit your solutions: https://lnkd.in/eTiZGV7V #Seattle #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #Houston #Dallas #KansasCity #Miami #Atlanta #Philadelphia #NewYork #NewJersey #Boston #FIFA #WorldCup FIFA World Cup 2026? - Canada, Mexico and the United States

?? Be on the lookout for Partner Karina Ricks this week as she will be speaking at the #SafeStreetsSummit in West Palm Beach, FL! The Safe Streets Summit is a collaborative effort between the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA), Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , and Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization to provide a local, yet regionally-connected approach to prioritizing and implementing Complete Streets throughout southeast Florida. Details for her panel are: ?? Innovative Mobility Solutions and Partnerships ? Emerging transportation technologies are revolutionizing how we approach safety, efficiency, and mobility for all. This session provides an outlook on the future of transportation and how public-private partnerships, policies, data, artificial intelligence, and other innovative tools can help advance transportation systems that prioritize safety and expand mobility options for all. ?? 3:00 - 4:45 ?? Friday, February 7th ?? Eulois Cleckley, philippe crist ??? https://lnkd.in/eiXuwFEe Stop by to say hello,. Stay to learn and make connections! #mobility #safestreets #transportation

?? Looking for crucial insights into the trends shaping our communities and the planning profession? Look no further! We are excited about the release of the American Planning Association's 2025 Trend Report for Planners developed in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (cough, cough - we should also do a humble brag about our own Partner Story Bellows being a contributor to this report). Some key takeaways from the report include: What's Happening Now ?? ?Climate mitigation strategies are shifting as existing approaches fall short ?? ?Demographic and social behavior changes are redefining housing and public space needs ?? ?Digital fatigue is driving people away from tech tools and back to in-person experiences ?? ?Heat, wildfire, and air pollution will profoundly impact future living ?? ?Water scarcity and quality issues are becoming critical concerns What To Prepare For ??? AI is poised to have greater decision-making authority and influence in our communities ??? ?Geopolitical turbulence is having local repercussions ?? ?The green transition could spark additional conflicts ?? ?New and persistent health risks are emerging ?? ?Societies are shifting toward a post-work era There is so much more in the report! It is imperative planners stay informed about these trends to create more resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities. We encourage all planning professionals to read the full report and consider how these trends might impact your work and communities. Access the report here - https://lnkd.in/gZ8_kxua #Planning #UrbanDevelopment #FutureTrends #Sustainability #CommunityPlanning

? What’s the big deal with little vehicles ? Check out Senior Associate Sarah C. Saltz's insightful Cityfi blog post about how small, light urban vehicles (LUVs) are proliferating in cities, towns and villages in the U.S., and starting to cause some tension.? LUVs include a range of vehicle types that are smaller than a conventional car, but larger than a bicycle. They are cheap, clean, and convenient for both goods delivery and everyday person travel. Back to the original question - so what’s the issue? Read more in today’s Cityfi blog post about these vehicles and how and why public officials and private industry leaders are coming together to chart a path for harmonious growth. https://lnkd.in/gv6Q-F8T #transportation #policy #innovation #cities #mobility

We are extremely excited to be working on this MUCH needed endeavor of standardizing and pushing forward the adoption of ultra-light e-mobility modes in the U.S. We are proud to be a part of the process with Shared-Use Mobility Center and Urban Freight Lab of bringing together stakeholders from all facets of this world (state and local policymakers, industry, and the communities who use these form factors) who will be able to make tangible impacts on bringing these modes to the U.S. We are also very grateful for the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation for recognizing the importance of this work! Some key highlights of this project: ?? Focus on Light Urban Vehicles (LUVs): Including e-cargo delivery bikes, e-tuktuks, microtrucks, and low-speed/neighborhood electric vehicles. ?? Addressing regulatory challenges: Developing model policies and codes to streamline adoption of these eco-friendly mobility options. ?? Collaborative approach: Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders. ?? Climate and accessibility goals: Promoting clean, affordable, and safe-speed mobility solutions #SustainableMobility #UrbanTransportation #CleanEnergy #Innovation

??Exciting news for sustainable transportation! The Communities Taking Charge grants have been announced!?? This morning, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced the Communities Taking Charge (CTC) Accelerator grant awardees. 25 projects were selected, impacting 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We're thrilled to announce that Cityfi is a proud partner in three of these groundbreaking projects! This $43.7 million federal funding initiative will drive innovation in equitable clean transportation across the nation. The grants will support crucial initiatives such as: ?? Expanding charging access for privately owned e-mobility ?? Electrifying micro, light, and medium-duty fleets ?Implementing managed charging for clean, reliable energy These projects will play a vital role in addressing key barriers to e-mobility adoption, accelerating the transition to electrified fleets, and optimizing grid usage. By focusing on disadvantaged communities, the program ensures that the benefits of clean transportation reach all Americans. The Communities Taking Charge Accelerator is a significant step towards meeting our national decarbonization goals and creating good-paying jobs in the clean energy sector. We're honored to be part of this transformative effort and look forward to contributing to a more sustainable, equitable transportation future for all. A big congratulations goes out to all of the recipients of this grant, as these projects will push forward innovation in expanding #zeroemission #transportation options and a more resilient and scalable energy system to serve electrification. We can't wait to get to work with: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Automotus ChargerHelp it's electric Voltpost Climate Mayors Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut Clean Transportation Coalition - Western Connecticut Clean Transportation Communities of Southern Connecticut Empire Clean Cities INF Associates New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition (NJCCC) Zipcar Shared-Use Mobility Center Miami-Dade County DTPW Michigan Central Mobility MI City of Detroit Portland Bureau of Transportation Oregon Department of Transportation South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Let's gooooooooo! #SustainableTransportation #CleanEnergy #EVAdoption #EquitableMobility Story Bellows Karina Ricks Evan Corey Costagliola Camron Bridgford, AICP Kyle Ragan Erin Clark Marla Westervelt Berg Monique Ho Sarah C. Saltz Carolina de Urquijo Isoard Christina Anecito Karla Aurea Peralta Paredes Chelsea Lawson Victoria Fanibi Ryan Parzick

As Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires, the critical role of urban planning in combating climate change becomes increasingly apparent. These fires serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for resilient city design and proactive climate strategies. In early 2022, Senior Principal Camron Bridgford, AICP penned a thought-provoking article titled "No Longer Shocked: Urban Planning in the Time of Climate Change." This piece, inspired by the Marshall Fire in Colorado, offers valuable insights that resonate with LA's current situation. Key takeaways from the article: ??? Climate change is no longer a future threat but a present reality affecting our cities. ?? Urban planners must prioritize climate resilience in every aspect of city design. ?? We need to develop a common language around urban resilience and create frameworks for prioritizing actions. https://lnkd.in/gBrzSu8W As Camron aptly states, "Without a heavyweight planning approach to climate change, I'm unclear what else matters or which of these ideals could ever be accomplished." Let's use this moment to reflect on how we can build more resilient cities. We invite you to read the full article and share your thoughts on urban planning's role in addressing climate change. #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResilience #SustainableCities #LAFires