The Sustainable Urban Mobility Investment Task Force (SUMIT)
We're delighted to announce that we will be launching next week at CoMotion MIAMI an exciting new global initiative—theSustainable Urban Mobility Investment Task Force (SUMIT).Cities around the world are facing growing pressure to deliver transport systems that are sustainable and resilient. Yet, despite rising demand, financing these systems can be increasingly challenging. CoMotion’s SUMIT Task Force examines scalable and innovative financial mechanisms for cities to turn bold mobility ambitions into actions on the ground.
SUMIT Core Objectives
- Finding new ways to mobilize capital for sustainable mobility projects in cities across all income levels.
- Advancing policy innovation that enables direct financing access for local governments.
- Strengthening financial accessibility, especially for underserved and emerging urban markets.
- Catalyzing partnerships between city leaders, investors, and development institutions.
- Promoting global knowledge-sharing through best practices and financial innovations.
What SUMIT Delivers
- Policy Recommendations: Cutting-edge proposals to unlock finance for transport infrastructure.
- Strategic Partnerships: Convening cities, IFIs, investors, and philanthropy to co-create solutions.
- Knowledge Platform: A global hub featuring case studies, tools, and replicable financing models.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Investment with Mauricio Rodas & Lisa Sachs
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More than 70% of CO2 emissions are being generated in cities and these cities often lack access to the financing tools necessary to bring sustainable solutions to life.In this episode, CoMotion’s John Rossant chats with Mauricio Rodas, Former Mayor of Quito, Ecuador and Co-Chair of SUMIT and Lisa Sachs, Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment to discuss the rising demand for sustainable mobility and transit solutions, and the launch of the SUMIT Task Force.
Financing the Future
Come and find out more at CoMotion MIAMI ‘25 on April 29-30, where SUMIT Co-Chair Mauricio Rodas will participate in a panel discussion ‘Financing the Future: Funding Transportation Infrastructure’ and lead an interactive workshop ‘Funding the Future: Strategies That Drive Urban Mobility Innovation’ exploring innovative financial strategies, public-private partnerships, and creative solutions to mobilize resources for sustainable infrastructure projects.
Attend two days of stellar programming, engaging panels, workshops, demos, networking, energizing talks, and after-hours gatherings.
