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Daily mobility patterns vary across regions but share key similarities, shaped by spatial, social, economic, and cultural factors. Mobility can be seen as a “culture” in itself, and in Europe, this culture is currently undergoing significant evolution. The Horizon 2020 project REBALANCE, involving six participants from six European countries until 2022, sought to explore the values and culture of future mobility. The project’s goal was to encourage a paradigm shift in mobility policy, urging greater attention to social values in decision-making and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
REBALANCE initiated discussions about the foundations of current mobility policies. By reflecting on existing frameworks, it brought together a broad network of experts and stakeholders to explore new mobility cultures and policies. The objective was to converge on a sustainable, shared vision and create a roadmap for a new mobility paradigm. What set REBALANCE apart was its focus on engaging high-level interdisciplinary thinkers who have traditionally not been involved in transport research. Philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, geographers, and legal experts played a crucial role in challenging the assumptions underlying conventional mobility paradigms. In addition to this interdisciplinary engagement, the project involved a group of visionaries and 14 transport experts. A key outcome was the creation of a Manifesto for a New Mobility Culture.
The project aimed to significantly influence European public policies on mobility and transport. It examined the evolution of mobility culture, identifying emerging trends through expert insights. These trends were translated into future scenarios, distinguishing between desirable and probable trajectories. Through surveys across European countries and extensive input from experts and thinkers, REBALANCE articulated a vision for the future of mobility. This vision was formalized in a manifesto addressed to European policymakers, calling for integration into future public policies. Supported by a roadmap containing concrete actions, timelines, and policy guidance, the manifesto offered a plan to break free from outdated paradigms. Additionally, it underscored the importance of communication in shaping mobility culture, examined the public interest in mobility issues, and proposed new methods for evaluating mobility projects to better address the necessary changes.
This presentation will focus on the roadmap and guide for future European mobility policies. It will detail the methodology employed to translate the REBALANCE vision into the manifesto and, ultimately, into the roadmap and policy guide. An innovative workshop, inspired by the Delphi method, was conducted to bring together experts, including scientists, associations, and industry representatives, to achieve a high level of consensus at every stage of the process.
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| Keywords | mobility culture; paradigm shift; mobility manifesto; future mobility scenarios; Roadmap |
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