The Toyota Mobility Foundation Aims Its Problem-Solving Skills Toward Indianapolis

The way people move is changing all over the world.

From small electric cars winding down tiny countryside roads in Japan, to ridesharing tandem bicycles in Brazil, solutions to overcome mobility challenges are being implemented, but more awaits. The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) is ready and committed to driving mobility initiatives forward. Providing people across the globe with the liberty to move safely and freely is paramount for the nonprofit organization that prioritizes “mobility for all” — a concept that stretches far beyond vehicles.

Founded in 2014, TMF understands that transit is a major artery of society, responsible for pumping the lifeblood into communities and its economy. The belief that mobility unleashes a person’s full potential and promotes connectivity in immeasurable ways, is at the cornerstone of the organization.

Whether it’s a mother who wants to spend quality time with her child while in transit, or an older adult who takes a rideshare service to attend socially enriching local activities, TMF shares funding, know-how and access to a multitude of resources within communities, to help make these opportunities possible. But these ideas can’t flourish without a test run.

The future of mobility requires strategic thinking, creativity and a conducive environment where ideas can be executed and analyzed. TMF selects forward-thinking cities — called Together in Motion Initiatives — where leaders can collaborate on advanced mobility technologies, services and innovations. This allows a network of collaborators to focus on changing the overall mobility ecosystem using a human-centered framework. Initiatives are implemented on a smaller scale before they’re integrated and accelerated in wider regions.

“We’re not really an incubator for new business ideas,” says Trey Ingram, project manager for TMF in North America. “What we’re looking to do is help cities answer questions about the new technologies and services that are likely to come on the scene over the next 5 to 10 years. We do that by collaborating with local stakeholders in the movement of people and goods.”

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