1、Urban MobilityReadiness Index2023 REPORTMobility lies at the center of a global inflection point.Recordbreaking heatwaves,inflation,and supply chain shifts have dominated headlines and disrupted urban vitality as people decide how and why they travel.These challenges have a profound impact on societ

2、y by setting a new paradigm where its getting increasingly difficult to ensure affordable and sustainable mobility solutions.However,doubling down on the simple building blocks of urban mobility,like efficient public transit or safer infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists,can keep downtowns and

3、 business centers buzzing.An emphasis on those mobility fundamentals lies at the center of the 2023 edition of the Urban Mobility Readiness Index,a ranking of 65 global cities on how prepared they are for mobilitys next chapter,created by the Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California,Berke

4、ley.Alongside commentary on each city and regional strengths and challenges,this years edition introduces tailored recommendations for each citys most important challenges:how to improve public transit and overall sustainable mobility dimensions.This edition marks the fifth anniversary of the Urban

5、Mobility Readiness Index.By tracking progress with each annual edition,we can monitor a citys evolution over a longer period as well as its yearoveryear progress.Reflecting on that trajectory,whether its one year or five,is critical to identifying winning strategies.We hope that by focusing attentio

6、n on the simple essentials of urban mobility,business and policy leaders can be encouraged and motivated to build a more sustainable and equitable future.Guillaume ThibaultPartner and Mobility Colead,Oliver Wyman ForumAlexandre BayenProfessor,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,UC BerkeleyFo