From SmartHubs
Typology
urban neighbourhood hub - small (two shared modes, <10 vehicles)
Status
ongoing
Short Description
An all-electric mobility hub at the Bloor Homes development of Seabrook Orchards in Topsham, near Exeter. Featuring a fleet of Co Bikes e-bikes and two Co Cars EVs, it is a one-minute walk to a bus stop with branded wayfinding signage to the hub from the bus stop and vice versa.
Source: CoMoUK (https://www.como.org.uk/mobility-hubs/built-and-planned-hubs) & Exeter Daily (https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/devon-%E2%80%98mobility-hub%E2%80%99-receives-gold-award-national-shared-transport-charity).
Operation Start (Year)
2022
Location
Devon, United Kingdom
Physical Integration
Level 1
Definition 1 (Acceptable walking distance to shared and public transport): At least two shared transport modes in acceptable walking distance to public transport and at least one service (e.g., shop, parcel locker, kiosk) in acceptable walking distance. Minimum legal inclusive design requirements 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
other
Services
1 PT service:
bus
2 shared services:
Carsharing
Bike sharing
3 mobility-related services:
Parking for private two wheeler vehicles
Parking for private cars
eCharging
Information, Visibility and Branding
logo or branding
information pillar/display (with information on using the services)
Inclusive Design
Minimum legal inclusive design requirements are/were considered in the design of the hub.
Planner app
A multimodal travel planner is available with which all modes available at the hub can be planned, booked and paid. (e.g. a MaaS app).