HUB

Smart Hub Air Break

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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

Realized: Network of IoTsensors for monitoring air quality; 3500 citizens involved; reduction of air pollutants related to commuting analysis. Planned: in-depth knowledge about air pollution distribution; innovative models to incentivize clean commuting and soft mobility; engagement of citizens and stakeholders in a co-creation approach based on innovative gamification and rewarding mechanisms.

Short Description

"Air Break" project, based in Ferrara, intends to embark on an ambitious task alongside its citizens, thanks to participation, enthusiasm and cooperation between administrators and citizens involved. It offers an integration between Public and Shared transport modes, as well as additional related services (i.e., charger for e-bike and phone, wi-fi, delivery and pick-up station)

Operation Start (Year)

2023

Location

Ferrara, Italy

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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 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:

Bike sharing

Moped/scooter sharing

Taxi

3 mobility-related services:

Parking for private cars

eCharging

Self-service bike repair station

6 other services:

Waiting Rooms

Social Services (e.g. Community Center, Library …)

Luggage storage

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

Shared mobility and public transport services available at the hub are bundled, e.g. through a subscription.

Local, regional and/or national policies and goals are integrated into the service.

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

Another type of participation process was applied.