HUB

Den Helder Zuid

Typology

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

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Status

planned

Station and parking already present. Planned redesign focuses on redefining the area as 'buitenpoort'.

Short Description

The NS (Dutch railways) trainstation will be developed to be a 'buitenpoort', which is a station highly linked to its surroundings/ the rural area, making it an interesting place for tourists.

Location

Den Helder, Netherlands

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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 1

Definition 1 (Integration of information): Multimodal travel planners can be used to plan at least the public transport services and one shared mode at the hub. Minimum inclusive design requirements are considered such as simple and intuitive app design.

Democratic Integration

Level 1

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, Public Transport provider initiated

Services

2 PT services:

bus

train

3 shared services:

Carsharing

Bike sharing

Taxi

3 mobility-related services:

Parking for private two wheeler vehicles

Parking for private cars

Multi-functional strip (e.g. Kiss & Ride, loading zone)

2 other services:

Shopping

Cafe / restaurant

Information, Visibility and Branding

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

wayfinding

Placemaking and attractive space design

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

A multimodal travel planner is available with which at least public transport and one shared mode at the hub can be planned.

The planner app has a simple and intuitive design.

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.

There is an ongoing cooperation to identify issue(s) and develop solutions

The participants who provided input received feedback on how their input was used