Shared Micromobility Alliance

The Shared Micromobility Alliance is a dynamic network of urban mobility leaders, industry partners, and advocates, dedicated to advancing shared micromobility systems by collaboratively developing effective and sustainable business models.

Our mission is to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to create more sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation ecosystems. We believe in the power of shared mobility to reduce congestion, lower carbon emissions, and enhance urban liveability.

Powered by the Cities Today Institute, this community facilitates discussions and working group activities focused on best practices, emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and the integration of shared micromobility into urban infrastructure.

In September 2024, the Cities Today Institute celebrated its inaugural Micromobility Forum in London. Based on our discussions and on the input we received, three groups have emerged to launch the Micromobility Association: Tenders & Business Models; Data & KPIs; and Infrastructure & Space.

Next steps will be to canvass all stakeholders for working group priorities and proposed outputs. This will include calls and consultation with cities which have agreed to become leads for those working groups.

With support from the Cities Today Institute, working groups will meet in city-only monthly sessions but will collaborate closely with members of the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) on planning and outputs.

Suggested topics:

• Create flexible contracts with suitable durations for cities and operators.

• Improve tender processes and explore public-private financing options.

• Leverage impact funds and external revenue for development.

• Offer incentives like cross-subsidies, microincentives, and utilisation guarantees.

Possible outputs:

• Develop standardized contracts and clauses for micromobility procurement.

• Partner with city investment funds to pilot impact fund usage.

• Identify key elements for conducting an impact fund trial.

Suggested topics:

• Standardise and share data for city use.

• Set balanced KPIs to align city and operator goals and ensure clarity.

• Use data to inform media and stakeholders about mobility equity and sustainability.

• Enhance user experience to boost ridership.

Possible outputs:

• Provide training and workshops on mobility data specifications.

• Create standard-form data licensing agreements.

• Develop a methodology to better analyze micromobility and modal shift impacts.

• Draft a working document on KPIs for use in tenders and regulations.

• Prepare template press releases and communication campaigns based on city data.

The Stakeholder Advisory Group includes general members (operators, data aggregators, platforms, OEMs) with full access to meetings, forums, and relevant working groups. Observer members (e.g., European Cyclist Federation, UITP) join by invitation to share expertise and insights.

Quarterly meetings with SAG members will include at least two city representatives per workstream, though all cities can participate.

Cities join at least one working group, but information will be shared across all groups, and colleagues can join any. A two-day in-person forum after six months will bring all working groups together to share updates, best practices, and collaboration opportunities.

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