Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

With the pandemic and climate concerns changing urban travel habits, people are looking for seamless and green transport options. Through various partnerships, TIER, the world’s largest multimodal micromobility operator, is tapping sustainable standards and safety innovations to remodel city life.

The UK’s urban areas are in the midst of a micromobility revolution that’s been turbo-charged by COVID-19’s disruption of public transit. With more and more people embracing shared bikes and scooters, Canvas8 polled 1,100 Britons and spoke to eight individuals to get their views on these services.

Research suggests that Britons are willing to move if their towns don’t become greener, with public transport investment seen as key to sustainability efforts. As climate concerns grow, the study hints at how brands and local authorities can facilitate eco-friendly lifestyles at a macro scale.

Birmingham has announced a plan that seeks to improve its public transport systems and limit the amount of private vehicles in the city centre. The hope is that these moves will reduce carbon emissions and also reinvent the city as a supersized neighbourhood based upon local centres.