Researcher in territorial planning and transport economics at VEDECOM (a French research institute working on sustainable mobility solutions). With over four years of experience in interdisciplinary research, Mariana explored the integration of walking into Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions during her PhD at LGI, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay and IRT SystemX. Her background in architecture, urban planning, and transport, along with her international experience, has enabled her to develop a valuable understanding of the challenges involved in creating more sustainable and accessible cities.