A new mobility hub is due to be installed at the Nottingham Road shopping precinct this summer, giving residents better sustainable transport options and reduced congestion and air pollution.
The mobility hub will provide the local community with a range of sustainable and travel methods, making it easier for local residents to access the precinct as well as access additional transport choices.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability commented:
“I’m delighted that the latest mobility hub will be in place this summer, following the success of our first hub in the Six Streets area of Darley.
"Many of our improvement works so far have focused on the city centre, but Derby is much more than this and it’s important that other areas of the city benefit from improved transport choices.
“This mobility hub will be a welcome addition to our ever-growing network of active and sustainable travel options and will play a key role in our combined efforts to combat climate change through reduced pollution and congestion in Derby.”
The installation of the hub will allow the footway to be improved, as well as the addition of:
- An Enterprise car club location
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging
- An accessible seating area with bike storage and a public bike pump
- Interactive screen with live travel updates
The installation of the mobility hub will not reduce the number of conventional vehicle parking spaces but will give residents more options.
The work is due to start in summer 2024 with the work taking just a few weeks to complete.
An artists impression will also give residents an idea of what the mobility hub will look like once installed. Alongside the improved travel options, there will be new seating areas and planters.
Ahead of the installation, residents will have the opportunity to quiz Council Officers on the new hub at events being held on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April from 11am to 3.30pm at the Nottingham Road shopping precinct. Enterprise will also be providing information on their car club scheme. This is also an opportunity for the Council to learn more about any potential transport challenges and needs.
The mobility hub will be funded by the Department for Transport (DFT)’s Future Transport Zones Fund, which was awarded to Derby City Council to trial new and exciting developments in transport.
Residents who would like to know more about the mobility hubs can get in touch with the Future Transport Zones team by emailing traffic.management@derby.gov.uk.