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A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing its support for the Ethiopian government to reduce traffic fatalities through a 'Safe System' approach, focusing on urban design and non-motorized transport infrastructure.

This briefing by RMI argues that shifting the focus from individual net-zero energy buildings to net-zero energy districts allows for greater cost-effectiveness, better grid integration, and optimized clean mobility through urban-scale planning.

RMI introduces the concept of 'MOD Cities' (Mobility-Oriented Development), proposing the creation of living test sites where urban designers, municipal governments, and the vehicle-service industry collaborate to integrate new mobility services with urban design.

This case study describes a 45-day 'curb access' pilot conducted in spring 2018 by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Austin Transportation Department (ATD). The project repurposed four metered parking spaces into a contiguous loading zone at the corner of West 6th Street and Nueces Street in Austin to evaluate if such zones could improve safety and facilitate the use of ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, and RideAustin, thereby encouraging a shift away from personal vehicle ownership.