MOBILITY HUBS

Pop-up mobility hubs

Hub features

CoMoUK’s pop-up mobility hubs are small, moveable, modular parklets that have planting, seating, a bike repair stand and act as a pop-up bike hire station.
Cycle parking/bike sharing docking station
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Bike repair stand, tools and pump
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Textured access ramp
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Selection of plants and shrubs
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Accessible seating area with coffee table
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6x2 metres (6x3 metres with access ramp)
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Modular design allows for easy transportation
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Impact in numbers

Since November 2023, we have been running pop-up mobility hubs in different areas of Scotland. Each hub spent on average eight weeks at each site.
Locations
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18
pop-ups run
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8
areas of Scotland
worked in
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11
types of hub location
Bike sharing
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220*
unique users
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1409
journeys facilitated (hires and returns)
Activities
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67
activity sessions run
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719
attendees at sessions
CONNECTIONS
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176
community groups, businesses, and councillors engaged with
Figures correct as of December 2025.
* November 2023 - April 2025
In 2025/26, the projects are funded by the SEStran, SPT and Tactran People and Place Programmes, which is a grant fund of Transport Scotland.

Key learning points

The hub tackles barriers to active travel by: expanding access to bike sharing, creating a pleasant place to rest while walking or wheeling, and providing free bike repair tools.
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Pop-up mobility hubs are a fun and visible tool for engaging people in active travel. The hub makes an excellent base for activities such as led walks or bike repair sessions, giving the hubs community buy-in.
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Mobility hubs work best when part of a wider sustainable transport network that provides active travel, public transport and shared transport options.
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The pop-up hubs are a valuable tool to support a variety of sustainable transport initiatives, from testing demand for bike sharing expansion to kerbside reallocation plans.
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Collaboration opportunities

Phase one of the project was delivered in partnership with HITRANS and FEL Scotland. Phase two was delivered in partnership with Glasgow City Council, HITRANS and BetterPoints.

In 2025/26 we received funding from SEStran, SPT and Tactran to deliver pop-up mobility hubs across the country.

CoMoUK is interested in talking to authorities and other organisations about leasing our hubs for future projects. We can also offer a package of CoMoUK support across site selection, logistics, community consultation, engagement activities, including the option to procure new hubs.

Our pop-up mobility hubs offer builds on our experience gained from running pop-up hubs in and around Inverness, Glasgow and the Forth Valley from November 2023 onwards. To find out more, view the document below or get in touch at info@como.org.uk.

CoMoUK mobility hub consultation services
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