HUB

eHub Loch Ness Hub

Typology

rural hub - a hub in a rural area

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Status

ongoing

Short Description

Loch Ness Hub is located in Drumnadrochit in the Highlands of Scotland. The hub opened its doors in June 2021 and offers a combination of tourism information, baggage transfer and community. The hub is located in the former Drumnadrochit Tourism Information Centre situated in the village car park, which was previously occupied by VisitScotland and owned by Highland Council. Source: CoMoUK (https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6102564995f71c83fba14d54/62dabdada8593416b120d6fe_CoMoUK%20Mobility%20Hubs%20Case%20Study_Loch%20Ness.pdf)

Operation Start (Year)

2023

Location

Drumnadrichit, United Kingdom

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Networks

eHubs

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

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, community initiated

Services

1 PT service:

bus

3 mobility-related services:

Parking for private two wheeler vehicles

Parking for private cars

eCharging

3 other services:

Waiting Rooms

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

Luggage storage

Information, Visibility and Branding

logo or branding

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.