From SmartHubs
Typology
suburban/urban fringe hub (a hub at a motorway and/or railway near a city)
Status
ongoing
Short Description
Hoppin Heverlee Station is the first of 50 mobility points in the Belgium town of Leuven. All mobility points in Flanders are branded 'Hoppin'. Small railway stop right before the city of Leuven. Has excellent bus connections, bikesharing, cargo-bikesharing and carsharing facilities right in front of the station. Has a digital information pillar bundling information on all departures and available services at this hub.
Operation Start (Year)
2021
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Networks
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:
Carsharing
Bike sharing
Cargo-bike sharing
3 mobility-related services:
Parking for private two wheeler vehicles
Parking for private cars
eCharging
3 other services:
Waiting Rooms
Shopping
Cafe / restaurant
Information, Visibility and Branding
logo or branding
information pillar/display (with information on using the services)
wayfinding
Inclusive Design
Minimum legal inclusive design requirements are/were considered in the design of the hub.