MOBILIZE is a program that brings people, partners, and cities together to build capacity through sharing knowledge and diverse experiences and to showcase advanced solutions in urban mobility. MOBILIZE grounds itself in elevating cities that have implemented successful mobility projects so that others can learn from these experiences, and that have utilized technical acumen that qualify as best practices in regional contexts. The goal of the program is to build a community of exchange and find commonalities to strengthen transport and mobility research, activism, and knowledge. MOBILIZE also offers an opportunity for ITDP to partner with key institutions and organizations to leverage collective knowledge and networks to influence and implement change at scale.

The program is focused on addressing key challenges and investigating emerging trends in sustainable transport and urban development. This is done through two main mechanisms: MOBILIZE Learning Lab and MOBILIZE Summits. MOBILIZE Learning Lab is focused on building community and strengthening partnerships in order to tackle systemic problems through collaboration, originating from previous MOBILIZE Summits that celebrated the winners and honorable mention cities of the Sustainable Transport Award (STA).

Since 2020, MOBILIZE Summits have transformed into a virtual series in partnership with STA-recognized cities, while the MOBILIZE Learning Lab has been focused on cultivating knowledge exchange between these cities and relevant stakeholders. During two-year cycles of both virtual and in-person gatherings, MOBILIZE Learning Lab continues to examine sustainable transport trends with cohorts of individuals that span the globe, bringing academics and practitioners together to assess sectoral challenges, opportunities, and knowledge gaps.