About the Shared-Use Mobility Center

Our Background

The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit, public-interest organization founded in 2014 by Sharon Feigon, Susan Shaheen, David Bragdon, and Scott Bernstein. The founders envisioned SUMC as a clearinghouse of information about the emerging shared mobility industry and a testing ground for new strategies and ideas.

Ten years on, SUMC is a respected thought leader. We are a nonprofit research and consulting team with unique expertise in all forms of shared mobility. We are a trusted partner to public sector agencies, private companies, and community-based organizations. 

Meanwhile, the shared mobility space has, in some ways matured and, in some ways is still in churn, but the context has changed. In all its forms, shared mobility plays a crucial role in fighting climate change, advancing equity, and increasing safety and affordability. 

“By shared mobility, we mean all the options that free us from our dependence on using our private cars for every trip we have to make. Shared mobility is the systems and infrastructure that allow us to reduce our costs and our carbon emissions by sharing rides and sharing vehicles. Shared mobility services include everything from public transportation to ride-hailing, from car-sharing to on-demand responsive microtransit, from shared bikes and scooters to paratransit. Shared mobility infrastructure includes safe sidewalks, protected bike lanes, complete streets, and shared mobility hubs. Shared mobility systems also include the digital and information systems we use to find, access, and use these services.” (Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda)

SUMC works with change leaders to accelerate the shift to people-centered mobility systems that fight climate change, advance equity, and strengthen community.

Our Vision

Our vision is that ALL people have access to joyful, dignified, fair, safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options, even if they don’t own a car.

Our Mission

“SUMC’s mission is to connect and equip change leaders advancing people-centered shared mobility systems to fight climate change, advance equity, and strengthen communities.”