Over the last several years you may have heard the term “mobility” used in the context of city projects. What is mobility? It’s the new term of art that changes the focus on moving people rather than cars. 

• For example, the city is working on a number of projects to ease traffic congestion and generally make it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that, whether that’s by driving, biking, walking or using public transportation. 
• In the past, transportation around cities was almost exclusively focused on driving, except for dense urban areas where public transit is well utilized.
• Fast forward to today and for a variety of reasons this thinking is changing.
• Carlsbad, along with many other cities around the country, are finding ways to make other modes of transportation a safe and inviting alternative where that makes sense. 

Why this is important 

There are a variety of benefits to focusing on mobility and making it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that. 

	Healthy lifestyles Allows people to be physically active in everyday life by enabling them to walk or bike to their destinations, improving both physical and mental health.
	Less pollution Less cars on the road reduces greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, air pollutants and is overall good for the environment.
	Efficiency and productivity Less time and frustration waiting in traffic = more joy being out and about!
	Community Builds a sense of neighborhood livability with more contact with your neighbors and people you otherwise may not have contact with.
	Safety A connected network of routes support people safely and conveniently getting where they want to go.
	Personal savings Less wear and tear on your vehicle and less money on gas means personal savings.

How 

While cars are still an important way for people to get around, it’s not the only way. The focus on mobility starts with how streets are designed. 

Learn about the plans, polices and studies that guide Carlsbad’s focus on mobility and the various designs used to create safe streets for all mobility choices.