Commissioned by: NHTV/Lectoraat Verkeer & Stedenbouw
Seamless integration of air segment in the overall multimodal mobility chain is a key challenge to provide more efficient and sustainable transport services. Technology advances offer a unique opportunity to build a new generation of transport services able to match the evolving expectations and needs of society as a whole. In this context, the passenger-centric approach represents a method to inform the design of future mobility services, supporting quality of life, security and services to citizens traveling across Europe. Relying on the concepts of inclusive design, context of use and task analysis, in this article, we present a comprehensive methodological framework for the analysis of passenger characteristics to elicit features and requirements for future multimodal mobility services, including air leg, that are relevant from the perspective of passengers. The proposed methodology was applied to a series of specific use cases envisaged for three time horizons, 2025, 2035 and 2050, in the context of a European research project. Then, passenger-focused key performance indicators and related metrics were derived to be included in a validation step, with the aim of assessing the extent of benefit for passengers that can be achieved in the forecasted scenarios. The results of the study demonstrate the relevance of human variability in the design of public services, as well as the feasibility of personalized performance assessment of mobility services.
The Dutch Environmental Vision and Mobility Vision 2050 promote climate-neutral urban growth around public transport stations, envisioning them as vibrant hubs for mobility, community, and economy. However, redevelopment often increases construction, a major CO₂ contributor. Dutch practice-led projects like 'Carbon Based Urbanism', 'MooiNL - Practical guide to urban node development', and 'Paris Proof Stations' explore integrating spatial and environmental requirements through design. Design Professionals seek collaborative methods and tools to better understand how can carbon knowledge and skills be effectively integrated into station area development projects, in architecture and urban design approaches. Redeveloping mobility hubs requires multi-stakeholder negotiations involving city planners, developers, and railway managers. Designers act as facilitators of the process, enabling urban and decarbonization transitions. CARB-HUB explores how co-creation methods can help spatial design processes balance mobility, attractiveness, and carbon neutrality across multiple stakeholders. The key outputs are: 1- Serious Game for Co-Creation, which introduces an assessment method for evaluating the potential of station locations, referred to as the 4P value framework. 2-Design Toolkit for Decarbonization, featuring a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guide sustainable development. 3- Research Bid for the DUT–Driving Urban Transitions Program, focusing on the 15-minute City Transition Pathway. 4- Collaborative Network dedicated to promoting a low-carbon design approach. The 4P value framework offers a comprehensive method for assessing the redevelopment potential of station areas, focusing on four key dimensions: People, which considers user experience and accessibility; Position, which examines the station's role within the broader transport network; Place-making, which looks at how well the station integrates into its surrounding urban environment; and Planet, which addresses decarbonization and climate adaptation. CARB-HUB uses real cases of Dutch stations in transition as testbeds. By translating abstract environmental goals into tangible spatial solutions, CARB-HUB enables scenario-based planning, engaging designers, policymakers, infrastructure managers, and environmental advocates.
The livability of the cities and attractiveness of our environment can be improved by smarter choices for mobility products and travel modes. A change from current car-dependent lifestyles towards the use of healthier and less polluted transport modes, such as cycling, is needed. With awareness campaigns, cycling facilities and cycle infrastructure, the use of the bicycle will be stimulated. But which campaigns are effective? Can we stimulate cycling by adding cycling facilities along the cycle path? How can we design the best cycle infrastructure for a region? And what impact does good cycle infrastructure have on the increase of cycling?To find answers for these questions and come up with a future approach to stimulate bicycle use, BUas is participating in the InterReg V NWE-project CHIPS; Cycle Highways Innovation for smarter People transport and Spatial planning. Together with the city of Tilburg and other partners from The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and United Kingdom we explore and demonstrate infrastructural improvements and tackle crucial elements related to engaging users and successful promotion of cycle highways. BUas is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the project. To measure the impact and effectiveness of cycle highway innovations we use Cyclespex and Cycleprint.With Cyclespex a virtual living lab is created which we will use to test several readability and wayfinding measures for cycle infrastructure. Cyclespex gives us the opportunity to test different scenario’s in virtual reality that will help us to make decisions about the final solution that will be realized on the cycle highway. Cycleprint will be used to develop a monitoring dashboard where municipalities of cities can easily monitor and evaluate the local bicycle use.
Stedelijke regio’s streven naar een duurzame mobiliteitstransitie. Deze ambitie staat echter op gespannen voet met het hoge autobezit- en autogebruik. De stormachtige introductie van lichte elektrische voertuigen, oftewel LEVs (denk aan e-scooters, e-steps, e-(cargo)bikes en micro-cars) leek een belangrijke ‘gamechanger’ te zijn. Deze LEVs zijn namelijk klein en efficiënt, zijn nagenoeg emissievrij, bieden mogelijkheden voor het verbeteren van het voor- en natransport van het openbaar vervoer (OV) en worden bovendien door hun gebruikers als prettig ervaren tijdens het reizen.Tot op heden maken LEVs deze beloften echter onvoldoende waar. Bij de introductie, thans met name in de vorm van deelsystemen, komen diverse uitdagingen aan het licht zoals: 1) verrommeling en overlast door verkeerd gepareerde LEVs, 2) ongewenste substitutie van loop-, fiets- en OV-verplaatsingen en beperkte impact op autogebruik en 3) en zorgen over de verkeersveiligheid en beleving, met name op de (al steeds drukker wordende) fietsinfrastructuur in Nederland. Deze problemen komen mede voort uit de snelle introductie waardoor gemeenten achter de feiten aanliepen en geen gericht beleid konden voeren. Langzaam komen we nu in een periode van stabilisatie en regulering maar een doorontwikkeling naar pro-actief LEV beleid is nodig om de potentie van LEVs voor de mobiliteitstransitie te ondersteunen. Het LEVERAGE-consortium, bestaande uit sterke partners uit de triple helix, gaat daarom aan de slag met deze vraagstukken. De centrale onderzoeksvraag is:Wat is de potentie van LEVs voor de mobiliteitstransitie naar bereikbare, duurzame, verkeersveilige, inclusieve en leefbare stedelijke regio’s en hoe kan deze optimaal worden benut door een betere integratie van LEVs in het mobiliteitssysteem en het mobiliteitsbeleid en door een effectieve governance van de samenwerking tussen publieke en private stakeholders?Om deze vraag te beantwoorden heeft het consortium een ambitieus en innovatieve onderzoeksopzet gedefinieerd waarbij veel nadruk wordt gelegd op de disseminatie en exploitatie van kennis in de beleidspraktijk.Collaborative partnersProvincie Noord-Brabant, Metropoolregio Arnhem-Nijmegen, Gemeente Eindhoven, Gemeente Breda, Gemeente Arnhem, Ministerie I&W, Rijkswaterstaat, Arriva, PON, Check, Citysteps, Cenex, TIER, We-all-Wheel, Fleet investment, Goudappel, Kennisinstellingen en netwerkorganisaties, HAN, TU/e, CROW, Connekt, POLIS, SWOV.
