Scotland is set to introduce European-style mobility hubs that bring various forms of transport together in one place.
The model has been identified as a strategic priority in a report for the Scottish Government. Mobility hubs are particularly common in Germany and Austria and other countries on the continent as a way of ‘revitalising’ city centres.
Hubs bring together public transport stops for buses, trams and trains with bike share schemes, car clubs, e-scooters, electric vehicle charging points, bike racks and shared taxi rides, as well as community facilities such as cafés, fitness areas, green space, package collection points and wifi and phone charging – all with covered waiting areas, real-time journey planning information, walking areas and disabled access.
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Media release: Edinburgh’s Electric Cycle Company has been super-charged
THE Electric Cycle Company (ECC), Edinburgh, has just opened its new 4,000 square foot, state-of-the-art electric bike store and workshop on Crewe Road North. It is believed the move makes it the largest specialist e-bike shop in the UK.
Over four times the size of their previous shop, ECC have created a completely safe and welcoming retail environment with enough space to display a much larger selection of both new and established electric bike brands, quality cycle clothing, and e-bike accessories, alongside a bespoke e-bike maintenance workshop.
Following an extensive but challenging renovation project during the Covid-19 pandemic, the new shop is considered a different type of retail experience. Customers can easily walk around the store while remaining physically-distanced.