Driving more efficient urban transport

Efficient urban networks can allow for the seamless use of different means of transport. The majority of today's urban interchanges are not optimised enough, thus failing to meet the needs and demands of modern commuters, especially women, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

To achieve effective and sustainable urban transport interchanges, the EU-funded CITY-HUB project is creating solutions to maximise coordination, information systems and business models. The focus is on the design of an integrated business model that takes into account all aspects of urban interchange.

During the first reporting period, the project team evaluated present circumstances in urban interchanges, identified the main actors and their roles, and carried out stakeholder interviews and commuter surveys. It validated and tested the main factors that affect interchange, such as efficient planning and design, accessibility, convenience and safety.

Case studies identified best practices, and obstacles to and areas for improvement.

Researchers used the analysis of the current state of play and the results of the case studies as a starting point in the development of an efficient and smart design model for transport interchanges. They also assessed the operations, management, interconnectivity, information services and efficiency of urban transport interchanges.

All the outcomes will be used in the second reporting period to deliver a complete set of methodological guidelines for integrating design and management models.

By proposing solutions for sustainable planning and design, CITY-HUB intends to contribute to smarter, cleaner and safer urban transport interchanges.