A ‘pop-up’ airport for electric aircraft could transform the way we think about urban travel

From bike sharing schemes and hydrogen buses to app-based ride hailing services booked using a smartphone, urban mobility is changing.

With governments around the world attempting to phase out diesel and gasoline vehicles in favor of low and zero emission options, the infrastructure required to keep our towns and cities moving will also need to change.

New plug-in charging networks, for instance, will be a crucial tool to dispel fears about range anxiety and ensure electric vehicle users can charge up as and when needed.

Roads, long the preserve of cars, will need to be adapted and modified to account for any increase in cycling, while people who walk to and from their destination will also need to be catered for, whether that be through wider sidewalks or pedestrianized zones.

Other ideas about the future of urban transport are focused on the skies above our streets.