“Uncertain waits are longer than known, finite waits,” writes psychologist David Maister. It’s why train platforms, and a growing number of bus stops, have tickers on them. It’s also why Audi has launched a service that enables its cars to inform drivers how long they’ll be waiting at the next light.

To minimise premature deaths caused by air pollution, New York is the latest city to attempt to reduce the traffic on its roads. The Shared Streets initiative saw cars slow to a 5mph speed limit within 60 blocks of Manhattan’s Financial District, making way for cyclists and pedestrians.

Between busy commutes, noise pollution and a lack of greenery, it’s no wonder that city-dwellers are 21% more likely to experience anxiety than country folk. Happy City is an initiative that advises decision makers on thinking that could lead to better urban planning – and happier urbanites.

Car experts think that Europe is already experiencing 'peak car'. With smartphones and the internet offering young people freedom, renting rather than owning feels more appropriate to free-wheeling Gen Y. Could Audi’s sharing scheme signal a turning point in the industry?