Objective
The IEEE Smart and Connected Mobility for Smart Cities Technical Track aims to advance intelligent, connected, sustainable, safe, equitable, and accessible mobility solutions as a core component of smart cities.
The track brings together industry, academia, government, and the IEEE community to advance knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, and bridge emerging transportation technologies with real-world urban deployment. It seeks to establish IEEE Smart Cities as a leading platform for innovation and thought leadership in smart and connected mobility.
A particular emphasis will be placed on translating advances in artificial intelligence, connectivity, electrification, automation, and data analytics into scalable solutions that improve transportation safety, accessibility, gender equity and inclusion, sustainability, reliability, operational efficiency, and quality of life.
Track Focus
The track focuses on five core technical areas:
Shared Mobility & Micromobility
Shared mobility, micromobility, public transit integration, first- and last-mile connectivity, mobility hubs, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), multimodal transportation, and emerging mobility services.
Fleet Electrification & Charging Infrastructure
Electric mobility fleets, charging infrastructure, smart and managed charging, fleet charging optimization, transportation-energy integration, and transportation decarbonization.
Connected & Autonomous Mobility
Connected and autonomous vehicles, V2X technologies, cooperative mobility, connected infrastructure, autonomous shared mobility, and integration of automated mobility within cities.
AI, Data & Cybersecurity
AI and machine learning for transportation, predictive operations, optimization, digital twins, mobility analytics, data interoperability, responsible AI, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and resilient mobility systems.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Smart transportation infrastructure, traffic management, sensing and IoT, integrated transportation management, traveler information, curb and parking management, fleet and asset management, and intelligent multimodal operations.
Cross-Cutting Priorities
Across these technical areas, the track will promote:
- Safety: Improving safety for passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, micromobility users, drivers, transit riders, and other road users.
- Accessibility: Advancing universal and human-centered mobility solutions for people with disabilities, older adults, and users with diverse mobility needs.
- Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Considering differences in travel patterns, personal safety, affordability, accessibility, and transportation barriers across diverse populations.
- Sustainability: Supporting transportation decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable modes, and environmentally responsible mobility systems.
- Responsible Technology: Promoting privacy, cybersecurity, transparency, responsible AI, data governance, interoperability, and appropriate human oversight.
Current and Planned Activities
The Smart and Connected Mobility Technical Track will support activities including:
- Technical webinars on emerging smart mobility topics
- IEEE Smart Cities conference sessions, panels, and workshops
- Technical articles, white papers, and case studies
- Industry, academic, and city knowledge exchanges
- Cross-IEEE technical collaboration
- Development and dissemination of smart mobility best practices
- Engagement with cities and transportation agencies to highlight real-world implementations and lessons learned
Initial topics may include AI for transportation operations, connected and autonomous mobility, integration of shared mobility with public transportation, first- and last-mile connectivity, fleet electrification and smart charging, mobility data and digital twins, cybersecurity, road-user safety, and accessible and inclusive mobility.
Expected Impact
The track will create a dedicated forum within IEEE Smart Cities for collaboration across transportation, technology, infrastructure, and urban systems. It will help accelerate adoption of sustainable and connected mobility technologies, translate emerging research into practical applications, strengthen collaboration among industry, academia, and government, and develop technical knowledge through webinars, publications, case studies, and conference activities.
Navneet Sharma, MBA, MS | Group Manager, Lyft Inc.
Navneet Sharma is a transportation, strategy and operations, and sustainability leader with experience spanning across shared mobility, intelligent transportation systems, AI-enabled operations, sustainable transportation, infrastructure planning, and mobility innovation.
At Lyft, he leads strategy and operations initiatives for large-scale shared mobility systems, with work spanning micromobility, fleet operations, operational optimization, and technology-enabled mobility solutions. Previously, he advised public agencies and private-sector organizations on transportation strategy, infrastructure resilience, sustainability, capital planning, and clean transportation initiatives.
His professional activities include transportation research, technical peer review, and participation in industry and technical working groups focused on intelligent transportation, sustainable mobility, and smart cities.
Get Involved
The Smart and Connected Mobility Technical Track welcomes participation from researchers, engineers, transportation practitioners, cities, public agencies, policymakers, and industry experts.
Members can contribute by participating in technical activities, webinars, conference sessions, panels, white papers, case studies, and collaborative initiatives, as well as helping shape the track’s technical roadmap and future priorities.
If you are interested in contributing to this initiative or learning more about upcoming activities, please reach out to the chair at [email protected].