Driving Innovation: New Technologies in Private and Public Sector Mobility

https://doi.org/10.61152/LNJB7379

Odiraa Okala1

1Orange Sparkle Ball

SERIES: THE MOBILITY SERIES

ARTICLE #4

Original Publication Date: August 10th, 2023

Publisher: Orange Sparkle Ball

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Abstract

In the penultimate post of the series, Orange Sparkle Ball talks about the last mile challenge in the public and private sectors. We also talk about the dangers of over reliance on technology to solve those issues.

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Citation List

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Closing the Gap: Reaching the Last Mile

https://doi.org/10.61152/QHQY2184

Odiraa Okala1, Meaghan Kennedy1

1Orange Sparkle Ball

SERIES: THE MOBILITY SERIES

ARTICLE #3

Original Publication Date: August 4th, 2023

Publisher: Orange Sparkle Ball

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Abstract

In the third installment of our mobility series, we take a look at the last mile issue and how Orange Sparkle Ball is working to address it.

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Citation List

Franke , Lena Sophie. “The Famous ‘Last Mile’ Problem Explained.” MoreThanDigital, 26 Jan. 2021, morethandigital.info/en/the-famous-last-mile-problem-explained/.

Hayes, Adam. “Last Mile: What It Means in Reaching Customers.” Investopedia, 7 Dec. 2022, www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lastmile.asp.

Nesterak, Evan. “How Do We Solve the Last Mile?” Behavioral Scientist, 11 Dec. 2022, behavioralscientist.org/how-do-we-solve-the-last-mile/.

The Power of Connectivity: Exploring the Role of Mobility Infrastructure

https://doi.org/10.61152/DTUI5808

Odiraa Okala1

1Orange Sparkle Ball

SERIES: The mobility series

ARTICLE #2

Original Publication Date: July 18th, 2023

Publisher: Orange Sparkle Ball

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Abstract

In the second post of the series, we talk about mobility infrastructure, network theory, and how developing and understanding mobility infrastructure can create change.

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Unlocking the Nexus of Mobility: Introducing the Vast Ecosystem of Mobility

https://doi.org/10.61152/PSVN8525

Odiraa Okala1

1Orange Sparkle Ball

SERIES: The mobility series

ARTICLE #1

Original Publication Date: June 27th, 2023

Publisher: Orange Sparkle Ball

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Abstract

In the first blog post of the series, we examine mobility across various dimensions, discuss our expansive view of the term, and consider how network theory can help inform the way we approach our efforts to improve physical, social, and economic mobility.

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