In this episode, we're joined by Paola Ravenna, Director of European Policies and Projects for the City of Venice, and Andy Fuchs, General Manager of the Toyota Mobility Foundation - Europe. The discussion centres on Venice's participation in the Sustainable Cities Challenge led by the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

Our guests explore the city's efforts to reduce car dependency and promote sustainable transport through innovative solutions and behavioural change. They also discuss how the partnership aims to create scalable, low-carbon mobility models that can be applied in other cities facing similar challenges.

Venice is not just a city of canals and gondolas; it’s a hub of innovative potential! The Toyota Mobility Foundation is inviting you to join the Sustainable Cities Challenge to help reimagine mobility solutions in this iconic city. Apply here and be part of the change!

Overview of the episode:

[00:01:54] Teaser Question: "If the Toyota Mobility Foundation and the city of Venice were a mode of transport, what would they be and why?"

[00:04:16] Paola Ravenna's background: Director of European Policies and Projects for the City of Venice

[00:06:48] Andy Fuchs' background: General Manager of Toyota Mobility Foundation - Europe

[00:08:34] Andy Fuchs explains the mission of the Toyota Mobility Foundation in Venice

[00:10:05] Paola Ravenna discusses Venice’s goals in collaborating with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

[00:11:58] The challenge of shifting behaviour towards sustainable mobility in Venice

[00:14:20] Andy’s perspective on the importance of technology and product in supporting behaviour change

[00:17:09] Steps taken in Venice for the Sustainable Cities Challenge

[00:20:04] How solutions from Venice can be applied to other cities

[00:23:36] Andy Fuchs on scaling solutions from Venice to other cities globally

[00:25:57] Measuring the success of behaviour change and mobility projects in Venice

[00:30:52] Call to action for innovators to submit ideas for the Sustainable Cities Challenge

[00:34:18] Flip the Script Segment: Guests ask each other questions

[00:40:19] Ending Question: "To you, what is a Smart City?"

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