Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) in partnership with World Resources Institute India Ross (WRI India) is set to unveil a key study on multimodal mobility through the Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP). The paper, which presents key findings and recommendations based on extensive research in Nagpur, Delhi, and Bengaluru, was conducted by WRI India in collaboration with TMF.
This initiative aims to revolutionise multimodal mobility with the metro system as its core. Since its inception in 2016, the STAMP initiative has aimed to improve the accessibility of urban metro systems, a vital government investment to alleviate congestion in cities. TMF along with WRI India, through STAMP, began to resolve mobility challenges with evidence-based research, stakeholder capacity building, innovation by empowering those impacted by mobility challenges.
Over the course of seven years, the initiative has engaged with 63 enterprises and provided 15 innovative solutions in seven cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Delhi – to address crucial issues such as last-mile connectivity, and other aspects of commuter centric interventions, such as trip planning and integrated payments.
Commenting on this initiative, Pras Ganesh, Executive Program Director, Asia Region, Toyota Mobility Foundation said, “At TMF, we are proud to have partnered with WRI India for the STAMP Challenge in seven cities across India, leading us to the unveiling of this key study. Through this collaboration, we aim to revolutionise multimodal mobility by seamlessly integrating various forms of transportation. By enhancing accessibility, information dissemination, infrastructure, operations, and payment integration, we are committed to creating a truly mobile society where transportation is safe, inclusive, and sustainable for all. “
Madhav Pai, Chief Executive Officer, WRI India stated, “STAMP has showcased the power of collaboration and data-driven approaches in solving urban mobility challenges. The insights from the working paper hold immense potential, and we are excited to work with TMF to drive positive change and create seamless transportation. Through data-driven approaches and innovation, this partnership aims to shape the future of multimodal mobility and create sustainable transportation solutions that benefit everyone. Together with TMF, we are excited to drive positive change and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and sustainable transportation system.”
To commemorate this progress, a comprehensive White Paper on STAMP programme will be released during “Connect Karo 2023” event being organised by WRI on July 17, 2023, in New Delhi. The event will showcase the findings, learnings and entrepreneurial solutions, gathered throughout the journey of the STAMP programme in India.
Recently, TMF, in partnership with Challenge Works and WRI also launched a US$9 Million Global City Challenge to Promote Drive Safe, Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation in City Mobility. The three-year Sustainable Cities Challenge to bring cities and innovators together including India to help cities reduce carbon, improve access, enhance data-driven concepts for more resilient transport systems.