SUSTAINABLE CITIES MOBILITY INDEX 2017 BOLD MOVES CONTENTS 1.0 Foreword 2.0 Executive Summary 3.0 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index 3.1 THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY 3.2 OUR RESEARCH FINDINGS 3.3 OVERALL INDEX RANKINGS 3.4 PEOPLE SUB-INDEX 3.5 PLANET SUB-INDEX 3.6 PROFIT SUB-INDEX 4.0 Creating the Future of Sustainable Mobility 5.0 Cities in Transit - a snapshot of mobility around the world 6.0 Appendices 6.1 METHODOLOGY AND INDICATORS 7.0 Further Reading • European cities also dominate the profit sub-index; seven of the 1.0 FOREWORD 2.0 EXECUTIVE top ten cities in this category are European. Many such cities have invested generously in transport As rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, population growth SUMMARY infrastructure and have widely and climate change continue to challenge our world’s cities, utilized public transport systems those that choose to make bold moves in advancing and Mobility systems are key to the everyday functioning of a city. helping to cut commuting times. diversifying their urban transport systems will gain a Arcadis’ 2017 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index, compiled in • On the People sub-index, Asian cities are out in front – competitive edge - we see that investing in improved and partnership with research firm, Cebr, tracks the overall sustainable mobility will give cities enhanced productivity, of the top ten, half are within performance of the mobility systems in 100 cities around the Asia. Investment in modern attractiveness and overall quality of life. Indeed, now is the world. The Index is built from 23 individual indicators, each metro systems and transport time for cities to invest in their future. Budget is but one of the reflecting a component of urban mobility, from infrastructure technology has helped cities critical success factors. Boldness, audacity and vision likewise spending commitment to affordability of public transport. such as Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing score well in this sub-index. are important qualities for urban decision makers to improve These indicators are grouped into three sub-indices: People, quality of life in their cities. A standstill is not a viable option. • The data highlights that the Planet and Profit. Combining these individual metrics and wealth, size or age of a city sub-indices into an overall Index score gives an indicative picture does not necessarily equal of the current state of a city’s urban mobility environment. sustainable urban mobility. This Cities are in part defined by their learn from each other and evaluate is clearly demonstrated as we distinct urban transport systems; through the same criteria as a compare wealthy cities like Hong installed to traverse their unique starting point. The main findings of the Index are: Kong (1st) with Los Angeles topographies and urban realities We have designed the Sustainable (72nd); massive urban centers including density, demographics • Hong Kong takes the top spot in • North American cities are spread Cities Mobility Index as a framework like London (7th) with Jakarta and design. Whether it’s London’s the overall Index. The Asian city throughout the Index. The lowest to evaluate the social and human (89th); and some of the earliest Tube, the Los Angeles freeways, also tops the People sub-index, ranked North American city, implications of urban transport, as developed cities like Paris (3rd) Hong Kong’s MTR System, Sydney’s boosted by its innovative and Indianapolis, is weighed down by well as the environmental impacts with Cairo (94th). ferries or Amsterdam’s bicycles, well-connected metro network a high share of journeys made by and aims of a city’s mobility system. • Mobility favors the bold. Those the prevailing urban transport and a high share of trips taken private car, a common practice Since mobility enables access to cities that have pursued bold system of a city is a distinguishing by public transport. It takes sixth in many American cities. The workplaces and resources, we also moves of innovation and feature that enables the mobility place in the Profit sub-index. highest ranked, New York City, is of residents, travelers, goods and assess the efficiency and reliability planned for future growth • By region, European cities most placed 23rd overall and second services. The three top things I hear of a city’s urban transport system see the greatest sustainability consistently rank the highest, in the People sub-index with residents reference about their city to facilitate growth and support and quality of life benefits. occupying seven of the top an expansive and heavily used regarding mobility are the cost and commerce. Through a selection of Sustainable systems depend on ten spots. Zurich, Paris and metro system operating around time (including dependability) of twenty-three evaluation criteria, the decisions of city leaders and Prague are the highest placed the clock. their commute and air quality. 100 cities are ranked as a means disruptive technologies mean to identify which ones are most European cities, ranking second, • Australian cities are mixed there are more opportunities In this latest installment of progressed in achieving sustainable third and fourth respectively, throughout the Index, with some than ever to create cities that are our Sustainable Cities Index, mobility as the city stands today. benefitting from strong scores cities’ scores weighed down by built to move us into the future. we focus on urban mobility - Building from the rankings, the in the Planet and Profit sub- a low uptake of public transport With all the challenges that recognizing that transportation intent of this report is to showcase indices due to established and lack of a metro network. come from rapid urbanization, is a crucial part of our daily ways in which cities have and infrastructure, efficient metro Encouragingly, Sydney and policymakers must take note lives and an area undergoing can advance sustainable urban systems and commitment to Melbourne are both currently and become well informed of significant transformation mobility solutions. And in the green technology. Zurich takes building underground metros. their options in order to be able globally. Take for example the words of famed anthropologist and first place in the Profit sub-index. • German cities take the top three to offer residents real social and future of automotive transport philosopher Herbert Spencer, best With a highly affordable system, spots on the Planet sub-index, economic benefits. and the fast-moving trends in known for the expression “survival the Swiss city boasts one of the with Frankfurt taking first place connectedness, electrification, of the fittest”, I challenge cities to highest public transport journeys thanks to the city’s many green sharing and autonomous driving ”be bold, be bold, and everywhere per capita of any city in the Index. spaces, low air pollution levels, leading to the eventual realization be bold.” • Other Asian cities also rank and encouraging lower emissions of the Hyperloop, autonomous highly, taking three of the vehicles to reduce greenhouse vehicles and more. Additionally, an top ten spots. Modern metro gas emissions. John J. Batten imperative for sustainable urban systems, large airports and low • All cities in the Planet sub- living is to design and retrofit our Global Cities Director usage of private vehicles help index’s top ten are European. cities to move residents from the boost the rankings of developed Developed European cities, automobile to diversifying across Asian cities such as Seoul and with the privilege of having mass transit, cycling and walking Singapore. Other Asian cities industrialized early, have helped based lifestyles. Not all cities are would score higher were it not progress the low-emissions in the same place in their mobility for damaging levels of urban agenda with excellent bicycle journey, as some have complex pollution and emissions. infrastructure, commitment to and aging systems while others are green technology and electric building new networks, but all can vehicle uptake. 3.0 SUSTAINABLE CITIES MOBILITY INDEX 3.1 THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY Figure 1. The three pillars of sustainable mobility 3.2 OUR Efficient urban mobility allows people to flow through a city; it RESEARCH connects workers, industries and ideas, and provides a foundation for economic growth. For visitors and locals alike, the transport and FINDINGS mobile infrastructure form fundamental parts of any city. Increasingly, The research indicates cities face enormous pressures as they seek to meet today’s mobility two overarching areas of challenges. The modern city must be proactive around rapid correlation: urbanization, climate change, pollution and asset performance while • Cities benefiting from ‘money, attracting commercial business and financing, and competing with mass or maturity’, namely other cities for investment. Today’s policymakers must meet those high wealth, significant global immediate needs, without compromising the needs of tomorrow – cities, do not necessarily lead their actions will be critical for shaping our urban future. the ranking in sustainable Although every city has its own distinct mobility system built to deal People Planet Profit urban mobility. Although with its unique environment, certain key metrics can be used to compare these factors can help, we systems around the world. The Sustainable Cities Mobility Index seeks to do see wealthy, large and/or do this through an indication of sustainable urban mobility that includes