Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index
The Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index assesses how well the metropolitan area of a city performs in terms of shared and new mobility services, integration and sustainability, having in mind the whole transport ecosystem of a city, as well as the key strategic targets that most of the cities around the world have. The index offers insights into both passenger and freight mobility services. It evaluates the performance of cities in terms of penetration and usage rates of shared traditional and new mobility services, their integration in the notion of the Mobility-as-a-Service concept, transport supply (availability, usage and coverage of modes, as well as infrastructure), transport demand, innovative and connected technologies, data, finance, policies, environment and energy. All these are key dimensions to holistically assess how well a city performs in terms of mobility and gaps where a city can improve.
26 cities
6 Continents
MaaS Maturity/Readiness
Sustainability Maturity/Readiness
Methodology
The Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index (SMRI) was developed by Maaslab, a research and tech institute, using a structured and peer-reviewed methodology (inspired by the MaaS Maturity Index of Goulding and Kamargianni (2018)) to evaluate cities' preparedness for sustainable mobility. This approach integrates critical dimensions such as transport supply and demand, innovation, policy frameworks, financial sustainability, and environmental impact to provide a holistic assessment of urban passenger and freight mobility systems. Below are outlined the steps involved in selecting relevant indicators, identifying, processing and standardizing data, weighting the indicators, and applying robust analytical techniques to construct and interpret the index, ensuring an accurate reflection of each city's mobility readiness.
Methodology for Constructing the Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index (SMRI)
The Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index (SMRI) is constructed through a detailed methodology to evaluate cities' preparedness for sustainable mobility, particularly Mobility as a Service (MaaS). The process begins by defining the concept and developing a theoretical framework that includes dimensions like transport supply, transport demand, innovation, policies, finance and environment - energy. Relevant indicators are selected through literature review and expert consultation, followed by data collection from reliable sources. The data is standardized, normalized, and converted to a Likert scale for comparability. Indicators are weighted using expert input and aggregated into an overall score. Finally, validation and sensitivity analysis ensure the index’s robustness and reliability.
Causal Pathways in the SMRI: Understanding Inputs, Outputs, and Outcomes
In addition to the Sustainable Mobility Readiness Index (SMRI) methodology, an input-output-outcome chain analysis was conducted to reveal how various factors influence urban mobility systems. This approach highlights the causal relationships between key elements like infrastructure, policies, and technology (inputs), their immediate effects on service performance and accessibility (outputs), and their long-term impacts on behaviour and environmental conditions (outcomes). Inputs include investments in infrastructure, technology, and policy initiatives, which lead to outputs such as improved multimodal planners, increased punctuality, and reduced car usage. Ultimately, these outputs drive outcomes like congestion reduction and more sustainable travel behaviours. Continuous monitoring and feedback enable cities to adapt and refine their strategies, aligning infrastructure and service improvements to achieve meaningful, long-term impacts on urban mobility. This analysis enhances the SMRI by offering insights on how cities can optimize their mobility systems.