The MOVE21 project has published new insights on the development of multimodal hubs in European cities, aiming to support cleaner, more connected urban mobility and logistics.
The project focuses on transforming cities and their surrounding regions into climate-neutral transport nodes by integrating passenger and freight systems. MOVE21 tested its approach in Living Labs in Oslo, Gothenburg and Hamburg, with support support from replicator cities such as Munich, Bologna and Rome.
The report shows how multimodal hubs can improve efficiency, accessibility and innovation, while reducing emissions. It emphasises the need to link multimodal hub planning with Sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Plans at the Functional Urban Area level. The publication also calls for a shift in how cities view these hubs, not just as passenger transfer points, but as multifunctional spaces that support logistics and local community needs, especially in areas where space is limited.
Collaboration across policy levels is identified as a key success factor, particularly when aligning mobility planning across city and regional boundaries.
The report is based on experiences from more than 15 European cities and draws on other EU funded projects, including SCALE-UP, SmartHubs and MoLo Hubs. It features practical examples of what has worked in real-life settings.
Read the full report here.
Author: Dearbhla Mullin
Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect those of the European Commission.
