How can cities create safe, stress-free mobility plans for major sporting events?

When the lights are on and the world is watching a major event, host cities want everything to move smoothly, without second thought. This is especially true of the Olympics: the world’s biggest stage, with one chance to get it right. 

We know that a successful mobility plan is one that keeps people’s focus on the exciting event they’re attending, rather than how they got there. So what does it take to plan seamless, safe, and stress-free venue transportation and sporting event mobility for experiences like the LA 2028 Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup?

Every detail matters when it comes to a mobility plan. Our mobility team, including Martin Peat and Declan Weir, knows how to keep a city moving through the complexities of mobility design—from integrating wayfinding techniques into foot and vehicle traffic, to transit operations and neighborhood dynamics. They can also discuss how data can be used for simulation and real-time monitoring, and how security and emergency responses are now central to any mobility plan.

Our firm has decades of experience with team members working on mobility projects around the globe, including previous Olympic Games, Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the Australian Open. We’ve worked on big-picture planning and provided on-the-ground operations support during these events.