From SmartHubs
Typology
rural hub - a hub in a rural area
Status
ongoing
Short Description
Switch easily and quickly between train, bus, bike and e-car sharing in one place. As it is already the norm in large cities, it is to become easier in Vorarlberg to combine different environmentally friendly means of transport smoothly and flexibly with each other at the VMobil stations.
Train stations in rural areas become multimodal stations
Operation Start (Year)
2021
Location
Lustenau, Austria
Networks
Physical Integration
Level 0
Definition 0 (No physical integration): One shared transport mode, not at walking distance to public transport, no integration between the modes. No universal design criteria are considered
basic integration
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
the yearly public transport ticket can be used to reserve and pay for bike boxed and pice parking spaces. Also car sharing can be used by the yearly public transport card.
Democratic Integration
Level 0
Definition 0 (No involvement): No involvement or consideration of stakeholder interests and user needs.
basic design level
Services
2 PT services:
bus
train
1 shared service:
Carsharing
2 mobility-related services:
Parking for private two wheeler vehicles
Parking for private cars
2 other services:
Wi-Fi
Shopping
Information, Visibility and Branding
information pillar/display (with information on using the services)
Planner app
A multimodal travel planner is available with which at least public transport and one shared mode at the hub can be planned.
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).
Shared mobility and public transport services available at the hub are bundled, e.g. through a subscription.