Mobility & Transportation

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The five factors that really drive transit experience are: safety, cleanliness, free time on transit, digital connectivity, and media access.

—Jaymes Dunsmore, Mobility & Transportation leader

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INSIGHTS

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Blog

Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Mobility and Transportation

Gensler’s mobility and transportation leaders discuss the biggest trends shaping the industry, from micromobility to electrification.

Blog

A Future-Proofed Garage in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Near Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Alta Garage was designed with a second life in mind — one that is not limited to parking.

Research

The Future of Gas Station Sites

We created an interactive tool to help architects and clients map underutilized gas station sites and aid decision-making to repurpose these stranded assets.

Blog

Introducing the Gensler Transit-Oriented Development Opportunity Index

The Gensler Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Opportunity Index^TM is a tool for unlocking the unrealized value of existing transit stations and facilities.

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Urban Air Mobility Is Here. Here’s How Cities Can Adapt.

Advanced air mobility is ready for launch. The next crucial step: preparing buildings and infrastructure to get this sustainable mobility solution off the ground.

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The Most Impactful Urban Infrastructure? City Streets

Gensler’s plan for Hollywood Boulevard demonstrates how rethinking city streets can revitalize cities, create healthy communities, and support sustainable mobility.

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How eVTOLs Could Create a More Inclusive, Sustainable Future for Mobility

Advanced air mobility could have transformative effects on the way we live, creating an inclusive and sustainable future of mobility for all.

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The EV Revolution — And Why Charging Stations Are So Critical

Gensler’s mobility and aviation experts discuss what’s next for electric vehicles, EV charging stations, and more.

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Understanding the Modern Transit Passenger Experience

What makes a great (or not-so-great) transit experience? Here are five factors that drive passenger experience.

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Fixed Base Operators: A Gateway to eVTOL Takeoff

The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) revolution is already here. See how eVTOL is taking off.

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Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Urban Mobility

Gensler’s research, planning, and transportation experts discuss how residents’ mobility experiences, opinions, and preferences are shaping how cities are planned and built.

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What Can Cities Do to Bring People Back to Public Transit?

While most city dwellers feel positively about their city’s public transit system, fewer feel that it provides a great experience.

Research

City Pulse 2022: Urban Mobility Report

We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions on safety, access, and sustainability in cities.

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What the Rise of Micromobility Means for the Future of Cities

One trend that emerged from Gensler’s survey of 15,000 residents in 30 cities may change how we navigate urban life: micromobility is more popular than ever before.

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What Gensler’s Latest City Pulse Says About Sustainable Transportation

What can cities do to promote more sustainable transportation options? Gensler's City Pulse data reveals that it may come down to convenience and cost.

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Using Design to Improve the Transit Experience for Los Angeles Metro

Gensler teamed with LA Metro to create a series of innovative Integrated Station Design Solutions to improve the overall transit experience.

BMW Designworks future of mobility rendering

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Together, EVs, AVs, and Multimodal Transportation Will Create More Vibrant Cities

We want the act of moving around our cities and communities to be convenient, quick, clean, accessible, and inclusive. So what does that look like, both today and in the years to come?

Blog

How the Intersection of Architecture and Mobility Will Shape the Cities of Tomorrow

Recognizing a shared interest in solving complex urban mobility challenges, BMW Designworks and Gensler came together to explore a new range of design ideas for urban living in a project called Architecture X Mobility.

Blog

If Rush Hour Goes Away, How Should Public Transit Adapt?

A successful future for public transportation is likely to consist of highly fluid service that supports more trips throughout the typical day than just the daily commute.

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Using Technology to Help Solve Persistent Accessibility Problems in Public Transit

For the millions of people with visual, cognitive, or mobility challenges, accessing stations via elevators or even physically boarding a train or bus are daily concerns.

Blog

Designing a Workplace That Optimizes for Movement and Mobility

What would an office building that puts movement front and center be like? A new headquarters building designed for the American Physical Therapy Association explores that idea.

Blog

New Design and Infrastructure Projects Are Unlocking the Northeast Rail Corridor

Investing in the Northeast Corridor — the most traveled rail corridor in North America — could unlock the East Coast’s full potential.

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4 Ways Electric Mobility Will Reshape Our Cities

In the past few years, we've hit a tipping point for electric mobility. But the real game-changing story is largely being overlooked: electric vehicles have the potential to dramatically reshape our cities.

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Designing More Inclusive, Accessible Transit Systems for All

To create healthier, more inclusive cities, we must promote more equitable mobility services and make transit more accessible to all users.

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Trends in Mobility & Transportation

Transit agencies prioritize safety and the passenger experience.

By improving cleanliness, adding conveniences like digital connectivity, and designing transit stations with more retail and hospitality options, agencies can allay safety concerns for riders.

Cities focus on housing near transit to revitalize urban neighborhoods.

As local governments incentivize mixed-used transit-oriented developments (TODs) around traditional commuter stations, cities see opportunities to develop affordable, transit-adjacent housing that keeps these riders connected to the urban core.

New infrastructure investments cater to EVs and micromobility.

Demand for more EV charging stations and the rise of micromobility is pushing cities to invest in infrastructure projects that supports these modes of transportation.

Design Forecast identifies the trends and design strategies that are shaping the future of the human experience and the built environment. We provide strategic advice, research, and projects from all 33 of Gensler’s practices to help clients prepare for transformational times.

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MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP

Carmen Cecilia Cham

Mobility & Transportation Leader, Project Director

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Carmen Cham is a leader of Gensler’s Mobility & Transportation practice, who leads the planning and design of innovative transportation systems and buildings.

Dylan Jones

Mobility & Transportation Leader, Cities Sector Leader, Principal

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Dylan Jones is a global leader of Gensler’s Mobility & Transportation practice, who works at the intersection of private development and public infrastructure.

Jaymes Dunsmore

Mobility & Transportation Leader

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Jaymes leads Gensler’s Mobility & Transportation practice in the Southwest region, focusing on transforming the future of cities and mobility through design innovation.

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NEWS

In The Media

Bloomberg CityLab Toured the Hollywood Walk of Fame With Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Jaymes Dunsmore

Dunsmore discussed the firm’s vision to reimagine the destination by making it safer for visitors and locals, improving transportation, upgrading the streetscape, and providing better tree coverage to mitigate the heat island effect.

Bloomberg CityLab

June 25, 2024

In The Media

The Future of Cities and Mobility, Garages of the Future, and Rethinking Gas Stations

Podcast One aired a conversation with MotorTrends’ hosts and Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Dylan Jones about the future of cities and mobility, garages of the future, and rethinking gas stations.

Podcast One

March 28, 2024

In The Media

Time Out Shared Gensler’s Renderings of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Pedestrian-Friendly Makeover

The project will introduce bus and bike lanes, widen sidewalks, improve safety, and reduce car traffic.

Time Out

March 21, 2024

In The Media

Gensler’s Design Concept To Revitalize Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame

The plan will eliminate two traffic lanes along most of the route, adding bike lanes and widening sidewalks to enhance the experience for everyone.

Los Angeles Times

March 21, 2024

Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Carmen Cecilia Cham speaking on MIT Mobility Initiative panel

In The Media

MIT Mobility Initiative Featured a Panel on the Future of Public Transportation

The panel included transit authority leaders across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Carmen Cecilia Cham.

MIT Mobility Initiative

November 16, 2023

In The Media

gb&d Highlighted the Arizona Center in Its Sustainability Examples and Trends

Green Building & Design referenced how the Gensler-designed Arizona Center enhances pedestrian infrastructure and improves walkability to reduce vehicle dependency and lower emissions.

Green Building & Design

November 14, 2023

New Terminal One at JFK International Airport aerial rendering

In The Media

Gensler Mobility Leader Dylan Jones Highlights How New Forms of Mobility Will Shape the Future of Travel

Dylan Jones discusses Gensler’s work on JFK International Airport’s New Terminal One and a design concept for Uber’s vision for an aerial rideshare platform.

Fox5 NY

September 20, 2023

Duke Reiter interviewing Gensler leaders Dylan Jones and Anthony Browers in the LA office

In The Media

What Sustainable Cities of the Future Could Look Like

Ten Across interviewed Gensler Mobility & Transportation Leader Dylan Jones at Gensler’s Los Angeles office about what the sustainable cities of the future could look like. Watch the video.

Ten Across

August 04, 2023

Amtrak Baltimore Penn Station Lanvale Expansion rendering.

In The Media

Amtrak Applies for $7.3 Billion Funding for Northeast Corridor Project Improvements

Gensler is named as part of the team Amtrak selected for master plan improvements to Baltimore Penn Station.

The Daily Record

June 06, 2023

In The Media

Gensler’s Vision To Renovate Baltimore Penn Station’s Beaux Arts-Style Building

The firm’s redesign includes renovating the historic building and adding a modern glass addition with a covered passageway connecting to the multimodal hub.

The Architect’s Newspaper

April 13, 2023

In The Media

The Rebirth of Baltimore’s Penn Station Features an “Airy, Luminous Design” by Gensler That Encourages Visitors To Linger

Design Director Peter Stubb noted a glassy wall overlooking the old station and tracks will showcase “train as theater” and celebrate its rich history.

Baltimore Magazine

January 26, 2023

In The Media

A Vision for a Train Hall to Connect Transit Lines and Enhance the Pedestrian Experience

Gensler’s renderings were unveiled of a plan to transform New Carrollton’s train hall, the busiest transit stop in Prince George’s County, Md.

The Washington Post

August 25, 2022

Riverfront Jacksonville Master Plan rendering

In The Media

Gensler’s City Pulse Survey Data Reveals What People Value in Downtowns

City dwellers ranked the factors they most value in business districts, with access to social spaces topping the list.

Bloomberg

August 17, 2022

In The Media

The Future of Mobility Is Electric, Autonomous, and Multimodal

Gensler co-CEO Andy Cohen explains how we can use this framework to start designing better infrastructure, better cities, and a better future.

Smart Cities Dive

August 05, 2022

In The Media

Charging EVs Takes Time. So Rest Stops Could Become Luxurious.

Gourmet food, yoga studios, dog parks, work spaces. Meet the highway destination of the future.

Experience Magazine

July 15, 2022

BMW Designworks Blurred Boundaries concept

In The Media

BMW Designworks and Gensler’s Vision for the Post-Gas, Electric Future

Co-Firm Managing Principal Jordan Goldstein explains the concept of the Nth space as a “new-age community center” for the post-pandemic era of hybrid work.

Fortune

June 07, 2022

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