HUB

Hoppinpunt Heverlee 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

Hoppin Heverlee Station is the first of 50 mobility points in the Belgium town of Leuven. All mobility points in Flanders are branded 'Hoppin'. Small railway stop right before the city of Leuven. Has excellent bus connections, bikesharing, cargo-bikesharing and carsharing facilities right in front of the station. Has a digital information pillar bundling information on all departures and available services at this hub.

Operation Start (Year)

2021

Location

Leuven, Belgium

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Networks

Hoppin

Physical Integration

Level 2

Definition 2 (Wayfinding and universal design): At least two shared transport modes in acceptable walking distance to public transport with wayfinding and information of using the service and at least two services (e.g., parcel locker, kiosk) in acceptable walking distance. Universal design principles are considered.

Digital Integration

Level 0

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 0

Definition 0 (No involvement): No involvement or consideration of stakeholder interests and user needs.

Initiation of the hub

government initiated

Services

2 PT services:

bus

train

3 shared services:

Carsharing

Bike sharing

Cargo-bike sharing

2 mobility-related services:

Parking for private two wheeler vehicles

eCharging

3 other services:

Waiting Rooms

Shopping

Cafe / restaurant

Information, Visibility and Branding

logo or branding

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

wayfinding

Inclusive Design

Minimum legal inclusive design requirements are/were considered in the design of the hub.

Universal design principals are/were considered in the design of the hub.

Planner app

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