On the north side of Valley, between Beethovenstraat and Spoorslag, we recently set up a shared transport hub. The hub has space for six shared cars and a cargo bike. The idea is that commuters can use this kind of shared mobility hub to switch to a different mode of (sustainable) transport, helping to smooth traffic flow. The hubs have a recognisable look and feel and a clear identity, making them easy to spot. Sharing modes of transport helps to reduce car usage and creates more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Busier all the time
Space in Zuidas is limited and the roads around Amsterdam Zuid station are becoming busier all the time. Zuidas itself is also developing as a place in which to live and work. We aim to landscape the public realm as an attractive place to spend time, with planting and space for slow traffic (cyclists and pedestrians). This is why we are setting up a network of shared mobility hubs in the years ahead. We are establishing 20 hubs in 2025 and 2026 and aim to have 35 in Zuidas by 2033. The shared transport hub next to Valley is temporary, and this area will later become part of Zuidasdok (for the construction of the tunnel in the A10 Zuid).
Locations
Currently, our priority is to find locations where we can set up permanent shared hubs. There will be three shared transport hubs in Central De Boelelaan, and there are plans for a further three in Prinses Irenestraat. We also intend to look into the option of setting up hubs in existing buildings, such as underground car parks, in order to reduce the pressure on the public realm.
Monitoring usage
After a hub is opened, we carefully monitor how well it is being used. This enables us to upscale if there is high demand or downscale if it is underused. The first (temporary) shared transport hub in Zuidas was set up in 2022 aan de Arnold Schönberglaan and was part of an 18-month pilot programme.
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