Sustainable Mobility in Barcelona: A Conversation with ABM’s Joan Bigas

In this episode of Mobility Redefined, Dr Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Joan Bigas, Director of Mobility for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB), about the city's bold and strategic approach to transforming urban mobility. Joan outlines Barcelona’s twin priorities of digitalisation and decarbonisation, highlighting successful initiatives such as low emission zones, electric and hydrogen buses, and the ongoing deployment of shared mobility services.

The discussion offers valuable insights into the challenges of infrastructure, procurement, and regulation – especially when balancing innovation with public interest. Joan also explains how the AMB manages governance across 36 municipalities and supports both public and private operators with the infrastructure needed for a sustainable transition.

With clear examples and honest reflections, this episode provides practical lessons for urban mobility professionals and public transport leaders navigating the future of transport in their own cities.

Chapter Timings

00:00 Introduction to Mobility Redefined Podcast

00:25 Meet Mr. Joan Bigas: Director of Mobility for Barcelona

01:33 Barcelona's Vision for Sustainable Mobility

04:52 Decarbonisation Strategies: Low Emission Zones and Superblocks

10:26 Electrification of Barcelona's Bus Fleet

14:52 Regulating Shared Mobility in Barcelona

20:05 Multimodal Integration and Mobility as a Service

21:56 Final Thoughts and Future Vision

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