Smart Shared Green Mobility Hubs
- WHO: Promotion of Operation Links with Integrated Services aisbl (POLIS), Mpact asb, Autodelen.net, Bayern Innovativ Ltd., Cargoroo, URBEE (E-bike network Amsterdam BV), City of Nijmegen, Transport for Greater Manchester, City of Leuven, TU Delft, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, City of Dreux, Kempten (Allgäu), University of Antwerp, The Highlands and Islands, Transport Partnership (HITRANS), Electricity Supply Board (ESB), Autorité Organisatrice du Transport (AOT - Service Public de Wallonie Mobilité et Infrastructures), Mpact vzw
- WHERE: Amsterdam, Leuven, Arnhem, Nijmegen, Manchester, Kempten, Dreux, Inverness, Wallonia Region, and Dublin
- DURATION: 3 years, starting in 2019
- ROLE OF AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam leads this project
- TOTAL BUDGET: €8,807,586
- AMOUNT FOR AMSTERDAM: €717,378
A Neighborhood Hub is a place in the neighborhood where multiple forms of electric shared transportation are offered. Residents of the neighborhood can use these services. It is a collection of emission-free transportation options, such as shared cars, shared (cargo) bikes, and Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) like electric bicycles and scooters. Initially intended for neighborhood residents, these electric vehicles can also be used by visitors. A Neighborhood Hub can contribute to reducing car ownership and car usage. For instance, a cargo bike can be used for transporting large items, while an LEV provides an alternative to driving in the city. By offering various forms of transportation, a Neighborhood Hub supports the transition from ownership to usage.
By catalyzing mobility changes in several cities, we set a positive example for Europe as a whole. Knowledge institutions, "replication cities," and network organizations are involved throughout the project, contributing to the broader implementation of eHUBS. By applying the blueprint and replicating best practices, eHUBS can also be established elsewhere.
