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See how emerging mobility technologies, pilots, testing, and innovation are shaping the future of transportation. Learn how new tools and ideas perform in real-world environments and what they can mean for communities and mobility systems.

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March Electric Micromobility project update

University at Buffalo students are comparing micromobility policies and ranking neighborhood factors to guide Buffalo pilot locations and upstate implementation.

Mar 17, 2021

February Electric Micromobility project update

University at Buffalo planning students joined SMI as Upstate municipalities prepared for summer demonstrations and weighed affordability, access, and evolving micromobility technology.

Feb 23, 2021

October Electric Micromobility project update

Public demos in Buffalo, Western New York, and Albany paired hands-on e-bike and scooter testing with surveys to inform statewide policy research.

Oct 30, 2020

BikeShare Demonstrations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A four-week, five-location test lets locals and tourists try bikeshare free before Jackson Hole decides whether permanent service is feasible.

Jun 22, 2015

Buffalo CarShare and Shared Mobility Inc. are Testing Electric Vehicles

New York’s first electric carshare pilot exposed severe cold-weather range limits, charging gaps, and the value of hands-on support for new users.

Nov 13, 2014

What Can Smart BikeShare Technology Look like?

A four-city test generated 2,000 trips and 500 potential users, showing how GPS-enabled bikes can inform local investment and planning.

Sep 11, 2014

Shared Mobility Inc. Pilots Vanpooling System

A wheelchair-accessible vanpool gives East Side seniors twice-weekly rides to healthy meals, recreation, and social connection through a three-month pilot.

Oct 2, 2013

The First Smart BikeShare System in the Nation

Buffalo’s 75-bike pilot embedded locking, tracking, and communications into each bicycle, testing a lower-cost model designed to serve a diverse membership.

May 5, 2012

Truck Share!

A shared truck gives members occasional hauling capacity while helping nonprofit partners like Grassroots Gardens carry out community projects at discounted rates.

Nov 8, 2011