I saw this GIF recently and thought it was one of the most compelling visuals for why we need innovation in the auto industry. With the global population expected to grow to over 8 billion people by 2030 and urbanization around the world packing more and more people onto our city streets we're going to need to see some drastic innovation in this sector in the coming years. Like any other complex global problem there is no silver bullet but there are a number of options that could help create a much more sustainable urban model for coming generations.
Government's at all levels are going to have top reinvest in public transportation infrastructure but they are also going to have to make it an enjoyable experience if they want to achieve mass adoption. They should leverage technology to make people want to use public transportation, not use it as a last resort.
Uber, Lyft and other rise sharing services are also well positioned to help solve this problem. More specifically, services like Uber Pool and Driver Destination have the potential to have a tremendous impact on urban congestion. While these services continue to face intense scrutiny I expect they will become the norm for my generation as more people become comfortable with the sharing economy.