£2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently
The government has announced a £2.5 million package to support disabled people travel more confidently on our transport network as it reopens after Covid 19. The new funding will include £1.5 million allocated to support all 13 Mobility Centres across England roll out a ‘Hubs Mobility Service’. These vital services help people stay mobile after […]
New ‘mobility hubs’ to be trialled across Bristol
New ‘mobility hubs’ that could incorporate facilities such as toilets, exercise equipment, hot desk spaces and community gardens when they are introduced at certain sites are to be trailed across Bristol. The idea of the new scheme being piloted in areas of Bristol is to make it easier for people to switch between different modes […]
Online toolkit set up for development of mobility hubs in Scotland
CoMoUK, the shared mobility charity has launched an online toolkit for transport professionals and communities interested in setting up mobility hubs in Scotland. The charity has created the free guide with the aim of driving the creation of more sustainable transport options. Mobility hubs, which are proliferating in the UK, involve different modes of environmentally-friendly […]
TRL launches Mobility Hub design service for local authorities
TRL is to launch a new service to help local authorities scope out the design and implementation of a Mobility Hub. Its four stage methodology will enable a data-led approach to Mobility Hub design and roll-out, and includes local context analysis, site assessment and Mobility Hub scoping including understanding user demand and requirements, and recommendations […]
The UK’s first accredited mobility hub launches in London
The UK’s first accredited mobility hub that has both sustainable transport options and community facilities has now launched in London. The site in South Woodford, Redbridge, combines an electric car club bay, a community-led café and an outdoor seating area. It includes a fast EV charger from EB Charging and will have two Renault Zoe […]
