What Is the Mobility-Access Mesh?
The Mobility-Access Mesh is the next evolution of how we move — and how we access what we need.
It’s the alternative to America’s oversized, one-size-fits-all car culture — a smarter, more connected, and more human-scaled way to live.
Instead of every household owning a big highway car for every trip, every day, the Mobility Mesh weaves together many forms of access — both physical mobility and digital connectivity — to get people what they need with less movement, less cost, and less footprint.
The Mesh combines:
Right-Sized Mobility: Walk, roll, bike, scoot, or drive (your own or shared) smaller car. Use larger vehicles only when you truly need them - available on the mesh.
Shared + Smart Systems: Transit, Uber, robotaxis, carshare, micromobility, delivery, and automated options — all connected through local hubs and digital platforms.
Virtual Access: Working from home, meeting by Zoom, online education, telehealth, and e-commerce delivery are all part of the Mesh — because the best trip is often the one you don’t take.
Proximity + Design: Communities designed for shorter trips and closer connections — “15-minute” access at the neighborhood level.
Thick and Thin Cities: In dense “thick” cities, people may already live nearly car-free. In more “thin” suburban regions, a Car Lite lifestyle — smaller vehicles, shared use, and better local options — is the bridge to a full Mesh future.
How It Works.
Why It Matters
The Mobility Mesh isn’t just about travel — it’s about Access.
Access to work, school, goods, healthcare, fun — without the burden of owning a large vehicle.
It connects:
The physical (how we move)
The digital (how we connect)
The spatial (where things are located)
When these layers work together, life gets closer, mobility gets smarter, and communities become more livable.
The Promise
The Mobility Mesh helps people:
Spend less to get around
Shrink their footprint and free up land for people
Gain freedom from full-time car ownership
Thrive in a world where Access replaces excess