As part of the SHOW project’s engagement and co-creation activities, SHOW partners ERTICO and EPF organised an activity with the Belgian-based Open Summer of Code (OSoC) to define a concept for the mobility hub of the future.

About SHOW

SHOW aims to support the deployment of shared, connected and electrified automation in urban transport, to advance sustainable urban mobility.

About OSoC

Open Summer of Code is a 4-week summer program providing Belgian-based students training and support to transform open innovation projects into real-world services.

Project Overview

The OSoC project ran from July 1st to July 25th. The project aimed to design a cutting-edge concept for the mobility hub of the future, seamlessly integrating new mobility solutions such as micromobility and automated vehicles for both passengers and logistics. The outcome was a visionary document featuring a detailed functional system architecture, visually presented in an engaging manner, explaining the various elements, their functionalities, interactions, and overall working dynamics.

Throughout the course of July, the ‘SHIFT’ (Sustainable Hub for Intelligent Future Transit) team worked on their concept for the mobility hub of the future. The team consisted of three students: a design-responsible, a technical-responsible, and an innovation-responsible. They were additionally supported by a coach.

To produce their concept, the team employed various research methods such as an expert interview, a brainstorming session and desk research where they investigated common frustrations of mobility users, emerging trends and best practices. The resulting visionary document details the functional system architecture of the mobility hub of the future, including passenger and parcel transport.

In addition to the mobility hub structure and concept, the team produced a number of supporting elements such as user personas, screens for a potential MaaS app, and the “SHIFT Criteria for a Future Hub”:

  • Accessibility and inclusivity
  • Safety and security
  • Comfort and convenience
  • Efficiency and operational reliability
  • Sustainability and eco-friendliness
  • Technological integration and innovation
  • Versatility and flexibility

On July 25th, the team delivered their final concept, accompanied by a presentation in Brussels.

Read the full SHIFT Concept for the Mobility Hub of the Future here!