Name: A future beyond traffic gridlock
Uploaded: 2011-06-20T14:50:00Z
Duration: 16 min 31 s
Description: Bill Ford is a car guy -- his great-grandfather was Henry Ford, and he grew up inside the massive Ford Motor Co. So when he worries about cars' impact on the environment, and about our growing global gridlock problem, it's worth a listen. His vision for the future of mobility includes "smart roads," even smarter public transport and going green like never before.

Bill Ford: A future beyond traffic gridlock

A future beyond traffic gridlock

Bill Ford is a car guy -- his great-grandfather was Henry Ford, and he grew up inside the massive Ford Motor Co. So when he worries about cars' impact on the environment, and about our growing global gridlock problem, it's worth a listen. His vision for the future of mobility includes "smart roads," even smarter public transport and going green like never before.

Global population growth and rising car ownership threaten to overwhelm cities with paralyzing traffic, even as vehicles become cleaner. In Beijing, some drivers already face five-hour commutes, and a recent 100-mile jam in China lasted 11 days. True progress depends on integrating smart transportation systems, not simply building more roads or selling more cars. The future of free movement depends on a bold, connected approach blending technology, planning, and collaboration.