In the pursuit of more appealing and sustainable transportation services, mobility providers and governmental entities are banking on innovative solutions. However, the road to these advancements is paved with uncertainty. This blog post delves into the uncharted territory of uncertainty in multi-actor interactions during mobility innovation development and realization. This exploration is exemplified through two innovative mobility cases in the Netherlands: Mobility as a Service and the ERTMS rail traffic control system. Through this analysis, we uncover that traditional project management strategies are the default response to uncertainty, even in the absence of a shared understanding of innovation scope. Notably, the greatest uncertainty resides in actors’ intentions and actions during innovation development, indicating the inadequacy of conventional project management. This study underscores the necessity of alternative governance methods to navigate the intricate web of uncertainties inherent in collaborative innovation endeavors.
Governance of uncertainty in implementing mobility innovations: A comparison of two Dutch cases
Ruben Akse, Wijnand Veeneman, Vincent Marchau, Simone Ritter