Derby’s final mobility hub is underway, bringing more transport choices to residents in Mackworth.

Building on the success of similar schemes elsewhere in the city, the new mobility hub will be installed at the Prince Charles Avenue shopping precinct, giving residents and local businesses greater choice when deciding how they travel around their local community.

Mobility hubs provide greater opportunities to use sustainable and active travel methods - such as walking and cycling - making it easier to access local amenities. It is hoped that they will also draw more people into the area and enhance the local economy.

Work on site to install the Prince Charles Avenue mobility hub is expected to be completed later this summer and will include:

  • Electric vehicle (EV) charging and dedicated parking for up to three EVs.
  • An Enterprise Car Club location (subject to expected demand).
  • An accessible seating area with bike storage, designed in consultation with local businesses, ward councillors and the police.
  • Interactive information totem with live travel updates.

Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability said:

This mobility hub will be the final piece of the jigsaw in delivering enhanced, sustainable transport choices to our communities. 

A welcome addition to our ever-growing transport network, the Mackworth mobility hub will support our work to combat climate change through reduced pollution and congestion in Derby.

The Mackworth mobility hub will add to the network of hubs already completed or in construction in Six Streets, Chaddesden, Allenton and Normanton/Arboretum. As well as providing alternative transport choices, the hubs help the Council to learn more about the community’s travel needs and preferences, helping to shape future schemes. 

Mobility hubs are funded by the Department for Transport (DFT)’s Future Transport Zones Fund, which was awarded to Derby City Council to trial new and exciting developments in transport.

Residents who would like to know more about the mobility hubs can get in touch with the Future Transport Zones team by emailing traffic.management@derby.gov.uk.