Combatting Congestion 2025

Approach to a selection of case studies FIGURE3. Through an extensive literature review, a range of solutions for delivering innovative first- and last-mile transport for both passenger and freight transport were identified. Over 20 solutions were shortlisted for investigation, with six cases taken forward for investigation in this report. The five case studies were selected to meet four key parameters: emerging or innovative solutions based on unique technology, policy, or infrastructure; public-private collaboration underpinning the success of the solution; a diverse geographical representation of solutions from differing locations and urban contexts; and information availability on the  existing or expected impact of the solution to alleviate congestion and deliver efficient first- and last-mile transport. It is important to note that the aim of this report is not to present a definitive list of first- and last-mile solutions that solve on-road traffic congestion, but rather to showcase unique, innovative solutions from across the world that have created, or are predicted to create, a positive impact in tackling congestion through interventions to improve the efficiency of first- and last-mile transport. As such, solutions in the case studies cover a range of interventions – from policy and infrastructure to data and new technological responses.Solutions Broad solutions assessed Shortlisting criteria Shortlised case studies Literature review of first/last mile solutions solving traffic congestionIdentification of case studies across each solutionEmerging solutions Amsterdam, Netherlands Dubai, UAE Stockholm, Sweden North Carolina, USA Varanasi, IndiaPublic-Provate collaboration Diverse contexts Documentation Combatting Congestion: How Cities and Companies are Innovating First- and Last-Mile Transport 7