Mobility is fundamental to economic and social vitality.
Economic development and increased mobility have historically progressed in unison, while transportation and investment in its associated infrastructure have become leading indicators of a nation's prosperity. In recent years, however, numerous signs point toward difficulties in our ability to maintain, let alone improve, mobility. In response, governments are imposing limitations on new roadway construction and the automobile itself. CMP is grounded in empirical research on travel behavior, technological approaches, and public policies that affect mobility in both developed and developing countries. The program compiles an annual Mobility Observatory that tracks innovative developments in transportation policy, management, and technology.