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While mobility hubs undoubtedly have benefits, it is important to consider the negative effects.

The concept of mobility hubs is an important part of public transport in the Netherlands and can help to move people from one place to another without depending on one specific mode of transport. However, not everyone may be familiar with the understanding and benefits of mobility hubs and their purpose. If we want to make the concept of mobility hubs known to everyone, we have to make the concept known properly in 2023.

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People can share information about mobility hubs on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, but you won't reach everyone with that. TV broadcasters, the local newspaper or radio stations should also be aware of what mobility hubs are. This way people who do not use social media can still stay informed about these developments.

Perhaps education is a good way to make the subject known. Introduce children to mobility hubs at an early age by providing information at schools. This way they learn at a young age how to move around without being dependent on the car.

Without immediately giving ideas to commercial companies, the municipalities or local governments can organize events where people can get to know mobility hubs and how they work. This can be done, for example, by organizing an information meeting about different modes of transport in community centres.

In line with the variety of functions, forms of mobility and facilities at mobility hubs, a multitude of parties are involved in the development, realization and operation of mobility hubs. Striking is the many discussion groups that arise on the subject without actually involving the citizen.

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Perhaps education is a good way to make the subject known.

Are there any drawbacks to mobility hubs that we should highlight? While mobility hubs have undeniable benefits, there are also some potential negative impacts to consider.

One of the main negative effects of mobility hubs is the potential to concentrate traffic in certain areas. If people park their cars at a mobility hub and then use public transport or shared cars, this can lead to an increase in traffic on the roads around the hub. This can lead to congestion and longer travel times for people who live or work in the area.

Another negative effect of mobility hubs can be that they are difficult to integrate into a city's existing infrastructure. For example, building a mobility hub could involve demolishing existing buildings or displacing people from their homes. This can lead to social unrest and resistance to the project. In practice, many mobility hubs appear on the outskirts of the city, but there is often no station nearby, which is not desirable for the success of the mobility hub.

In addition, the use of mobility hubs can lead to a decrease in the number of parking spaces in an area. This can be especially a problem in urban areas where parking spaces are already scarce. It can also lead to an increase in the number of cars on the road, as people using the mobility hub may not park their cars all the way, but simply leave them nearby.

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Finally, the use of mobility hubs can lead to a decrease in demand for individual transport, such as taxi services and private drivers. This can lead to unemployment in these sectors and a decrease in the income of these workers.

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Mobility hubs can also contribute to a better environment by offering sustainable means of transport.

While mobility hubs have undeniable benefits, it is important to consider the potential negative impacts and ensure that they are addressed before they become problems. Whatever the benefits or negative effects, it is important to make them known to the general public and to take the step of bringing the subject to mass attention.

Moreover, mobility hubs can also contribute to a better environment by offering sustainable means of transport, such as shared electric cars or bicycles. This can help reduce fossil fuel use and reduce harmful emissions.

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