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Turning Transportation Innovation into Real-World Solutions

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“Innovation is only valuable if it works in the real world. For more than two decades, Shared Mobility Inc. has helped governments, transit agencies, technology companies, and nonprofit partners evaluate, refine, and deploy emerging transportation technologies. We bridge the gap between innovative ideas and successful public implementation by providing the operational expertise, partnerships, and real-world environments needed to test new mobility solutions.

Unlike controlled laboratory environments, our work takes place in communities, on public streets, and within active transportation networks. This allows technologies to be evaluated under real operating conditions while minimizing disruption to the public and providing meaningful performance data that helps inform future deployment.”

Mike Galligano

Michael Galligano, CEO

A Statewide Transportation Testing Bed

Through our relationships with municipalities, transit authorities, universities, nonprofits, and private industry, Shared Mobility Inc. has developed a unique network of communities that can support pilot projects across New York State.

Whether evaluating a new technology in a dense urban environment, a suburban downtown, or a transit-connected mobility hub, we help partners identify appropriate locations, coordinate stakeholders, manage implementation, and measure outcomes.

Our goal isn’t simply to test technology, it’s to determine whether it improves mobility, enhances safety, increases reliability, and creates lasting value for the communities we serve.

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From Pilot to Public Deployment

Successful innovation requires more than installing new equipment. It requires thoughtful planning, public engagement, operational experience, and continuous evaluation.

Our team works alongside public and private partners throughout the entire process, including:

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Beta testing and reporting

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Pilot program design

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Project management and implementation

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Site selection and deployment

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Data collection and performance evaluation

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Community engagement

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Public-private partnerships

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Operational planning

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Scalability and long-term implementation strategies

Areas of Innovation

We actively support the testing and implementation of emerging transportation technologies, including:

Electric mobility infrastructure

Mobility hubs

Shared micromobility systems

Carshare innovations

Fleet electrification

Charging technologies

Smart transportation infrastructure

Connected mobility technologies

Autonomous vehicle and automated mobility applications

Renewable energy integration, including solar-powered transportation infrastructure

As transportation continues to evolve, Shared Mobility Inc. remains committed to helping public agencies and technology partners responsibly evaluate the next generation of mobility solutions.

Why Shared Mobility Inc.?

Innovation succeeds when it is grounded in operational experience.

Because we have spent decades planning, launching, and operating transportation systems ourselves, we understand the practical challenges of deploying new technologies in real communities. Our experience allows us to evaluate innovations not only for technical performance, but also for operational feasibility, financial sustainability, community acceptance, and long-term success.

We don’t simply test transportation technologies, we help prepare them for real-world implementation.

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The Innovation Lifecycle

From Idea to Impact

Shared Mobility Inc. bridges the gap between innovative ideas and real-world mobility solutions.

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Technology Partner / Research Institution

Innovators, startups, and research institutions develop new mobility technologies and solutions.

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Shared Mobility Inc. Testing Bed

We provide real-world environments across New York State to test, implement, and evaluate emerging technologies.

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Public Demonstration

Technologies are deployed in partnership with municipalities and transit agencies in active communities.

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Evaluation & Insights

We collect and analyze real-world data, user feedback, and operational performance to assess impact and refine solutions.

Municipal adoption

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Municipal Adoption

Proven solutions are integrated into policy, planning, and procurement processes for broader community benefit.

Long-term operations

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Long-Term Operations

We help launch and operate sustainable, scalable programs that deliver lasting mobility impact.

Our Role: The Bridge Between Innovation and Implementation

Deep Community Ties

Strong relationships with municipalities, transit agencies, and community partners across NYS.

Operational Expertise

Decades of experience planning, launching, and operating mobility programs.

Public-Private-Nonprofit

We convene and collaborate across sectors to drive innovation and scale solutions.

Real-World Insights

We deliver meaningful data and lessons learned to inform smarter decisions and better outcomes.

Statewide Footprint

Flexible testing opportunities in urban, suburban, and rural environments across New York.

Focused on Impact

We prioritize technologies that improve mobility, equity, sustainability, and quality of life.

Real-World Testing. Practical Solutions. Stronger Communities.

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Ready to test a transportation innovation in the real world?

SMI can help identify the right environment, partners, and implementation approach to move a promising mobility technology from pilot to public deployment.

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