Valkenswaard boosts rural mobility with 13 new on-demand bus stops
Residents of Valkenswaard and surrounding rural areas can now enjoy more flexible public transport with 13 new BravoFlex stops. This on-demand service allows travel at chosen times, improving accessibility for those in less-connected areas starting March 1.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of new stops | 13 |
| Service name | BravoFlex |
| Municipality | Valkenswaard (including Dommelen and Borkel en Schaft) |
| Booking method | BravoFlex app or call center (0800 0234 795) |
| Lead organization | Province of North Brabant |
| Key bus routes | 317 and 318 |
| Booking window | Up to one hour in advance |
| New stop locations | Hoge Akkers West, Wilhelminapark, Van de Venstraat, De Vest, and more |
The Province of North Brabant, in collaboration with municipalities like Valkenswaard, oversees public transport initiatives such as BravoFlex to enhance accessibility in rural and underserved areas. The municipality is responsible for implementing local infrastructure, including bus stops and facilities, to support these services.
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Valkenswaard takes step toward improved public transport with 13 BravoFlex stops
Valkenswaard is taking another step toward better public transport. Starting Sunday, March 1, more than 100 special BravoFlex stops will be added across Southeast Brabant in consultation with municipalities. In the municipality of Valkenswaard, this includes no fewer than 13 additional stops, making rural areas more accessible.
A flexible addition to regular bus routes in rural areas
BravoFlex is an addition to regular bus routes in rural areas, hamlets, and business parks that have been difficult to reach by public transport until now. With the new service, residents can travel at a self-chosen departure and arrival time to a larger transfer stop when no bus is running. This makes traveling by bus easier.
BravoFlex as part of improved accessibility and public transport
BravoFlex is an initiative of the Province of North Brabant. The province, together with the transport operator, remains responsible for the timetable. As a municipality, we are responsible for bus stops, facilities, and special transport. In addition, we can express our wishes. The 13 stops are part of a number of important improvements to optimize public transport in our municipality and are the result of the HOV study and the associated survey completed by our residents.
Deputy Mayor Bram Bots: ‘Over the past few years, we have worked to put Valkenswaard’s accessibility on the map. With these 13 stops, we are taking an important step toward more accessible public transport for all our residents, and businesses in the outlying areas are also more accessible. It’s great to see that our efforts are now yielding tangible results.’
13 Flex stops in Valkenswaard, Dommelen, and Borkel en Schaft
The regular bus routes 317 and 318 form the basis, and 13 flex stops are now being added in our municipality. You can book a ride via the BravoFlex app up to one hour in advance or by calling the call center. During the journey, the driver may pick up or drop off other passengers on the way to the final destination. See below for the locations of the new stops.
More information and booking
BravoFlex can be booked via telephone: 0800 0234 795. Or via the updated Taxbus app. Here, you can easily create an account to book trips. Currently, only transfer point information is available in this app.
More information about BravoFlex, schedules, and fares can be found at: www.bravo.info/reizen/ik-reis-met/bravoflex and at www.bereikbaarvalkenswaard.nl/valkenswaard-klaar-voor-toekomstig-ov-meer-bussen-en-betere-haltes.
The new stops are located at the following locations:
- Hoge Akkers West
- Wilhelminapark
- Van de Venstraat
- De Vest
- Korte Voren
- John F. Kennedylaan
- Dragonder
- Molenstraat
- Afrit N69 / Malpie
- Eurocircuit / Montana Snowworld
- Hoefsmidwei
- Dommelvallei
- Peedijk