HUB

Linz Hauptplatz

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Typology

central urban hub (a large hub in the city center, e.g. railway station)

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Status

ongoing

Short Description

The central main square in Linz comes equipped with many transportation offers including Linz AG buses and streetcars, tourism-focussed transport like the Pöstlingberg tram and Linz City Express train, TIM carsharing, taxi services, and active mobility lanes for bicycles and scooters. Although through traffic of private automobiles is allowed, it is still very pedestrian friendly with many areas to walk and relax, as well as a farmers market each Saturday.

Location

Linz, Austria

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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 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 0

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

Initiation of the hub

government initiated, Public Transport provider initiated, private company initiated

Services

3 PT services:

bus

tram

demand responsive transport with fixed stations

3 shared services:

Carsharing

Ride-hailing (e.g. Uber)

Taxi

1 mobility-related service:

eCharging

3 other services:

Wi-Fi

Shopping

Cafe / restaurant

Information, Visibility and Branding

logo or 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.

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.