Smart Mobility Hubs as Game Changers in Transport : Deliverable D 6.5 Documentation and analysis of the SmartHubs Open Data Platform

Abstract

The SmartHubs project introduces the Open Data Platform (ODP) which aims at collecting data on mobility hubs, allowing comprehensive mobility hub visualization and analysis. This deliverable highlights the key aspects of the ODP in terms of development processes, technical details, functionalities, and showcases the possible usage of the generated data in examples for analysis. The SmartHubs project deals with mobility hubs in various forms – especially examining their levels of integration (physical, digital, democratic), establishing an ODP to gather data and allowing analysis of these levels. The ODP's objectives include providing a holistic view of existing mobility hubs and facilitating data collection in a multi-relational database. The iterative development of the ODP involved collaboration among project partners and other stakeholders like operators, facilitating the operationalization of SmartHubs integration levels. The ODP utilizes Semantic Media Wiki and various open-source extensions for user management, visualization, and customization. Its data model is complex, supporting diverse functionalities like user distinction, search, filtering, comparison, submission, and visualization. Data analysis explores mobility hub initiators, types, networks, public transport modes, and integration levels. Comparative analysis with secondary data, such as the SmartHubs Accessibility Tool, enhances insights into hub inclusivity, density, and urbanization effects. The data in the ODP, available to the public through an export function, still offers various possibilities for analysis – especially regarding the spatial context and differences of the mobility hubs. Developing the ODP revealed the need for documentation enhancements, data visibility improvements, and potential database restructuring. Gaps in available data hinder comprehensive analysis, signalling opportunities for gamification and community engagement. However, the SmartHubs project ODP offers a scalable platform for comprehensive mobility hub analysis, empowering stakeholders with valuable insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning in the transportation sector.