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Where Mobility Innovation Meets the Real World

We test emerging transportation ideas in communities, measure what works, and turn those lessons into practical guidance for more accessible, sustainable mobility.

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Research

Since 2009, Shared Mobility Inc. has paired research with hands-on implementation to advance more accessible and sustainable transportation. We pilot new mobility models, evaluate how they perform in real communities, and translate those lessons into practical insights for public agencies, funders, and mobility practitioners.

Explore selected research from our work in e-bike rebates, clean mobility planning, micromobility innovation and other emerging approaches to shared and sustainable transportation.

Pioneering E-Bike Rebates

SMI launched the first e-bike rebate programs in New York State in 2025. Our ongoing participant research is building evidence around affordability, adoption, safety, and travel behavior, helping inform how New York State and other communities nationwide can design effective e-bike incentive programs.

First E-Bike Rebate Programs in New York State

2026

Community Clean Mobility Planning

We work with municipalities, transit agencies, and other public partners to turn community needs into practical clean mobility strategies. Our research and planning explore mobility hubs, electrification, shared mobility, charging, and emerging transportation technologies to guide future investment and implementation.

Clean Mobility Plan: Capital District Transportation Authority

2025

Clean Mobility Plan: Village of Angola, NY

2025

Clean Mobility Plan: Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

2025

Micromobility Innovation & Access

From demonstrations and pilots to long-term programs, SMI has helped test how emerging micromobility models work in real communities. Our research on e-bike libraries, bikeshare, and other approaches examines how technology, program design, and community partnerships can expand affordable transportation access.