SUMC’s vision is that ALL people have access to joyful, dignified, equitable, safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options, even if they don’t own a car. (This is regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, education, national origin, or any other distinguishing characteristic or trait.)
Mission
Our mission is to connect and equip change leaders advancing people-centered shared mobility systems to fight climate change, advance equity, and strengthen communities.
Our Work
SUMC helps shift systems by multiplying the effect of individual actions to accelerate the possibility of change. Through research, practical tools, peer learning, and convenings, we equip change leaders with the knowledge, resources, and networks they need to transform mobility systems at scale.
Our Goals
1. Deepen and Share Knowledge: Applied Research That Drives Real-World Impact
SUMC conducts practitioner-informed, outcomes-focused research that enables communities to implement more equitable and effective mobility solutions. Our research prioritizes a people-first approach. Utilizing case studies, program evaluations, and user-friendly tools, we amplify local voices and translate complex findings into actionable insights. This empowers public agencies, nonprofits, and local leaders to make informed, value-based decisions.
2. Equip & Empower Communities: Building Capacity through Partnership
SUMC has collaborated with over 150 communities across the U.S., providing tools, training, consulting, and customized technical assistance that drive equitable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our expertise encompasses community engagement, needs assessments, strategic planning, procurement support, GIS analysis, and more—all founded on a commitment to inclusive, community-centered innovation. With a focus on over 80 historically underserved communities, we emphasize cultural competency, local context, and relationship-building.
3. Mobilize the Sector: Accelerating Connections through Innovative Convenings
SUMC recognizes that effective shared mobility programs depend on creating alignment, cohesion, and trust among diverse stakeholders. This coordination involves building robust partnerships across teams, agencies, companies, and sectors at local, metropolitan, and regional levels. SUMC excels in fostering this connectivity, facilitating cross-sector collaboration among public agencies, private mobility providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to develop shared objectives and cultivate lasting relationships.