SustainMobility was launched in 2021 with the focus on prioritizing active and sustainable transportation in our communities, campuses, and private developments. David Reed takes a holistic approach and brings a unique blend of experience to his work - urban planning, non-profit community development, marketing, sales, and partnerships. His team of affiliate consultants have experience in strategy, planning, engineering, and operations, and help you and your organization move the needle in moving people more sustainably.
ActiveScore & ModeScore Expansion
Leading the North American expansion of the active travel and sustainable transport certifications.
In order to stay competitive, real estate developers, owners, and landlords need to provide an exceptional tenant and user experience. As the adoption of active transportation increases and the importance of sustainable transport grows, SustainMobility is working with ActiveScore & ModeScore to assess and certify new developments and existing properties across North America. ActiveScore and ModeScore are aligned with the world’s leading sustainability metrics and green building certifications.
Penn State & Spin
E-Bike Sharing Partnership
A first of its kind partnership - supporting the proposal, planning, negotiation, and launch of a university subsidized e-bike program in partnership with Penn State University from Fall 2020 through Fall 2021, resulting in a long-term partnership and successful program with high usage.
Presentation at the E-Bike Future Conference
What’s Needed to Sustain the Global E-Bike Boom?
In a presentation given in October 2022, David showcased how the explosive growth of e-bikes and demand for micromobility as a whole has led to creative business models, financing options, and government incentives to increase adoption. David provided a unique global, regional, and local perspective on the opportunities and challenges that the e-bike and micromobility industry as a whole face now and in the future, and why some governments are prioritizing e-bikes as a way to fight climate change.
E-Mobility Transition in East Africa
Independent Research Study
SustainMobility supported Three Stones International as a sustainable mobility subject matter expert in their independent research study on the socioeconomic impacts of transitioning from petrol-powered motorbikes to electric two-wheelers for transportation and employment in Rwanda and Kenya. The study concluded with a final report released in May 2022.
Portland, ME
Bike Share & Mobility Hub System Planning
In August 2021, the City of Portland, Maine selected Tandem Mobility to plan, operate and launch a bike share system in collaboration with the City and local partners. SustainMobility worked closely with all stakeholders prior to the launch including: securing the needed bike share system sponsorships; identifying bike parking 'hubs' where bikes are checked out-checked in and locked; and developing the system's naming and branding. Portland Bikeshare launched on August 15, 2022 with a phased roll-out. During the first month, over 800 different users took approximately 2,200 rides.
Shift to Self-Service Model
Market Strategy, Sales, Process Improvements
From 2021-2023, David worked with Movatic, a software platform for micromobility, empowering entrepreneurs, small businesses, and real estate companies to launch and manage their own fleet of bikes, scooters, bike lockers, and more. He helped set up sales, marketing, and operational processes, and streamlined the order and fulfillment process to enable a self-service setup and launch of an e-commerce store.
David Reed’s experience in the shared micromobility industry has included strategy, public policy, feasibility analysis and planning, business development, management, and marketing. He’s established more than 60 public and private bike and scooter share systems, in partnership with cities, universities, and real estate companies, including city-campus joint systems (Fort Collins and Colorado State University), regional systems with transit agencies (Rochester, NY), and many private systems for tenants/employees/residents.
Speaker and Panelist at the North American Bike Share Association conference, Bicycle and Mobility Summits in MA, NY, NJ, PA, and IL.
Quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, and dozens of local and regional publications.
