Work begins on second city mobility hub

Derby City Council has said that work to create the city’s second sustainable transport hub is underway.

Following the success of the Six Streets mobility hub, which was launched in March 2023, work has begun at Nottingham Road, in Chaddesden.

Mobility hubs aim to make it easier for people to choose alternative ways to get to local amenities.

These include sustainable travel, such as electric vehicles (EV) and car share clubs, or active travel like walking and cycling.

The hubs are continually monitored, which helps the city council learn more about the area’s transport needs and demand for the different elements of the hub.

Councillor Carmel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for climate change, transport and sustainability, said: “We’ve been working hard to give our communities greater choice when deciding how to travel around the city.

“These mobility hubs have been in development for some time so it’s exciting to see work get underway in Chaddesden.”

The mobility hubs are funded by the Department for Transport Future Transport Zones Fund, which was awarded to Derby City Council to trial new developments in transport.