HUB

Hoppinpunt Wijgmaal Station NMBS

Typology

suburban/urban fringe hub (a hub at a motorway and/or railway near a city)

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Status

ongoing

Short Description

Mobility hub in the small village of Wijgmaal (3.700 inhabitants), which is a part of the city of Leuven. The hub is branded as a 'Hoppin point', the brand that is being introduced in all of Flanders. The hub is situated at the village's railway station. Train, bus, shared car and cargo bike can be found at one minute from the hub. Bpost parcel lockers are available at the hub. The location has been designed in cooperation with the neighbourhood and was on the city's wishlist for developing a mobility hub. A participation moment was organised.

Location

Wijgmaal, Belgium

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Networks

Hoppin

Physical Integration

Level 0 (target: unknown)

Definition 0 (No physical integration): One shared transport mode, not at walking distance to public transport, no integration between the modes. No universal design criteria are considered

Digital Integration

Level 0 (target: unknown)

Definition 0 (No digital integration): No digital integration of shared and public transport mode options offered at the hub. There are separate services and platforms for each mode. No universal design criteria are required

Democratic Integration

Level 1 (target: unknown)

Definition 1 (Appropriate representation of stakeholder interests): Participation takers got asked into a consultation process, Information are recognized. No or limited attention to involve vulnerable user groups.

Initiation of the hub

government initiated

Services

2 PT services:

bus

train

2 shared services:

Carsharing

Cargo-bike sharing

3 mobility-related services:

Parking for private two wheeler vehicles

Parking for private cars

eCharging

1 other service:

Parcel station

Information, Visibility and Branding

logo or branding

information pillar/display (with information on using the services)

wayfinding

Planner app

The planner app has a simple and intuitive design.

Analogue, on-site booking alternatives are available for all modes.

Participation

Information on a proposal was provided and feedback was asked in a workshop or survey.

Participants were able to propose solutions to a specific problem in a workshop/similar event.

The input of participants was valued