The construction of a micro-mobility hub at Auckland’s Glen Eden Train Station, created by the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning, and funded by Hoe ki angitū, the Waka Kotahi Innovation Fund, is underway.
Researchers at the University's School of Architecture and Planning have received funding from the first round of Hoe ki angitū to trial a micro-mobility hub at Glen Eden train station with e-scooters, e-bikes and powered secure bike parking for six months.
To deliver the project, the University has partnered with Beam and Big Street Bikers with the cooperation of Auckland Transport and support from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
Research shows that the ready availability of micromobility devices such as shared e-scooters and e-bikes or easy access to secure parking for scooters and bikes dramatically increases the likelihood of a non-car trip to or from public transport. Recent evidence suggests that access to micromobility e-bikes and e-scooter can replace over 25 per cent of car trips.
The Glen Eden Train Station Micromobility Hub will provide a Locky Dock station with solar panels, offering secure bike and scooter parking with outlets for e-bike charging and high visibility wayfinding to enhance accessibility. Beam e-scooters and e-bikes will also be available to rent.
The Hub is also available to the public who wish to secure their own bike or scooter before boarding the train or bus.
The next stage of the programme is to develop a small network of shared e-scooters, e-bikes, and powered bike parking within a 3-minute walk of Glen Eden Train Station. The project will determine if suburban park and ride (car) trips can be converted to micromobility trips with sufficient availability of e-scooters, e-bikes, and electrified bike storage.
Learn more about this and other Hoe ki angitū funded projects here:
Waka Kotahi Hoe ki angitū - Innovation Fund
