Episode notes
What some cities get so right about transportation, why others get it so wrong, and how we can make the whole thing much better.
In this episode of Challenger Cities, Thomas Ableman, a leading voice in transportation innovation, takes us on a journey through the world of urban mobility. From the seamless efficiency of Swiss trains to Oslo’s ambitious integration of electrification and autonomy, Thomas shares lessons from cities that are getting transportation right—and the pitfalls of those that aren’t.
We dive into:
🚉 Why public transport isn’t just about moving people, but creating places where they want to be.
🏙️ London’s success stories, like Golders Green and Walthamstow, and how strategic planning shaped their growth.
🇨🇭 What makes Swiss ...
Keywords
urbanismchallenger cityinnovationstrategic foresightstationstationspublic transportpublic transitstrategytransithousinglondonTfL