Let's think differently

Let's think differently

Let's change 
the way we think

Let's think differently

Change Re/action

Future mobility is a complex agenda

There is an emerging danger in assuming that Future Mobility means that a new norm will be established – changing everything in similar ways, everywhere – this will not be true. We must treat urban, peri-urban and rural areas with the unique consideration they deserve.

How we work, learn, play, shop and stay healthy has radically shifted. These already impact the shape and form of our workplaces, our high streets and communities. If we focus on user pain points in our day-to-day travel experiences what might our designs and services, look like? Explore how Future Mobility impacts your sector:

The promise of easier, safer, cheaper travel enabled by technology, balanced against a risk of more vehicles, congestion, and impacts on space. The promise of equitable, on-demand, digitally-enabled transport services which conflict with a largely deregulated landscape. Overriding all of this, the opportunity and urgent need to tackle the climate emergency. Future Mobility and climate change go hand in hand.

At WSP we have long taken an evidential approach to our work to understand the trends influencing transport. We focus on desirable outcomes, not the technology. Most importantly we are human and place-centric. Future Mobility must focus on people, the day to day activities they undertake and the places they visit.

Every region, city, town, community or site has a different set of needs, challenges and potential opportunities. Just because one solution works in one location it will not necessarily work in another.

Places are unique

WSP’s Future Mobility team is answering some of these big questions now, by changing perceptions and putting people first. We are recognised experts with deep insights into the changes that are impacting how, when and where we access life’s essential activities. We help our clients’ future-proof their infrastructure, design for people and capitalise upon the momentum for change. 

Together let’s think differently. Let’s create change.

We must balance the hopes of a younger generation that favours access over ownership with the needs of an economically active ageing population. And break down barriers that reduce access to those with disabilities, and those excluded by society by their economic status.

Traditional forms of travel are facing increasing competition from new disruptive services that reimagine relationships with customers. But we ignore fundamental human needs, desires and behaviours at our peril, particularly for those that are often forgotten in our decision making.

Changing with society

Our Future Mobility Experts

Why, when and how we need to move is changing?

Let's create change

Our Services

RESEARCH

Undertaking evidence-based research, scenario, trend and trajectory analysis in the mobility sector including deep-dives into the influences and externalities

INTERNAL RESEARCH

Producing briefings, white papers and other publications to contribute to and shape the agenda

STRATEGY

Developing strategies for local and regional government to enable the conditions for Future Mobility to flourish

POLICY AND PLANNING

Developing the specific policies and supporting plans to focus priorities and funding

BUSINESS CASES

Developing innovative business cases, using new methodologies to demonstrate the potential benefits of Future Mobility and to secure funding streams

FEASIBILITY

Bringing uncertain concepts into reality

FUNDING STREAMS

Helping clients to bid for and secure innovation funds to pilot, prove and sustain new solutions

MASTERPLANNING

Working with private sector clients to embed Future Mobility thinking in new developments to create sustainable, inspiring places

MONITORING AND
EVALUATION

Developing the frameworks to gather the evidence to retrofit and enable future business cases