The archetypal American suburb may be perceived as quaint, welcoming, and demographically homogeneous, but they have never been denser, more diverse, or poorer. How exactly have these areas transformed over the decades and why do people still want to set up a life in these neighborhoods?

Driving to work has never been considered a joyful part of the day, but for game-loving Americans this may be about to change. Drivetime’s mobile-based, voice-led offer invites the bored and frustrated to stay entertained and engaged during their daily commute to and from the office.

As more city workers move to the suburbs for an affordable lifestyle, stressful multimodal commutes are becoming more common. Uber aims to ease this stress with a tool called Make My Train, which seamlessly integrates people's connections between ride-share and train.

How might public transport networks work alongside mobility apps? Will ‘slow travel’ reach the mainstream? And what would make transit systems more female-friendly? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the various factors impacting the ways we get around.