National shared transport charity CoMoUK has announced that the pop-up mobility hub installed in Edinburgh has finished its trial.
The temporary hub, installed to encourage active travel on Pennywell Road, was opened at the end of July and closed in mid-September.
Over the course of seven weeks, it acted as a base for a series of active travel activities to encourage local residents to walk, wheel or cycle more for local journeys.
The hub has since been relocated to the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders, where it will serve the community until mid-November.
Four further pop-up hubs are due to open in other parts of Scotland soon, including in Ayrshire, Stirling and Glasgow.
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CoMoUK stated that mobility hubs bring together a range of transport options and community services in a single place, making it easier for people to travel without using private cars.
Reportedly, the hub was received positively by the local community with many asking about the possibility of future permanent mobility hubs in the area.
Scotland director at CoMoUK, Laura Wright, said: “It was brilliant to see that the pop-up mobility hub installed in north Edinburgh over the summer was so popular with residents.
“These small, simple and flexible pieces of transport infrastructure are really good at getting people to try active travel options, and they also have a lovely community feel to them.
“They reclaim space for sustainable, green and convenient modes of transport that is usually taken up by private cars, helping to cut traffic congestion and carbon emissions in the process.
“Permanent hubs which give people easy access to shared bikes, e-scooters, and car clubs can also create seamless links with public transport.
“More pop-up mobility hubs will be opening soon in locations across Scotland, and we look forward to hearing how they are received by local residents.”
Achievements and innovations in active travel planning will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
