The Hague aims to discourage the use of private cars for livability and environmental reasons but faces challenges with households still owning cars for economic, accessibility and vulnerability reasons for which bicycles and public transport are no alternative.​

Building on the Mobility as a Commons (MaaC) concept from the GEMINI project to shift from individual car-centric transportation systems to mobility ecosystems that are community- driven, equitable, and environmentally conscious, this pilot will support establishing multiple community-owned mobility cooperatives in three The Hague neighborhoods with varying spatial and socio-economic profiles. Using a commons-based approach, the project will facilitate the creation of local cooperatives that own, govern, and commonly use a fleet of shared electric vehicles. The Municipality of The Hague will establish a Commons Facilitation Programme to provide ongoing support for community-led initiatives relating to mobility and public spaces. One of the central activities will be the co-design of plans to repurpose public spaces reclaimed from parking for shared community use. Through the programme, three (range: 2 – 4) new car-sharing cooperatives involving around 90 households and 15 shared cars will be established. Together with five existing cooperatives, approximately 450 households will be supported. Based on shared ownership, management and governance, these cooperatives will foster a stronger sense of community and collective responsibility in neighbourhoods. Responsibilities such as billing, insurance and permits will be shared among members, ensuring active participation in running the cooperative.​

The project aims to establish three new shared mobility (legal non-profit entities), together owning vehicles such as cars and facilitating commons car sharing by at least 400 households. A key outcome will be the municipal mobility commons support policy framework to help the establishment of future cooperatives. It will demonstrate how inclusive, affordable mobility co-created by citizens can enhance urban sustainability and well-being, while reclaiming public space for community benefit.​

City of The Hague (City Partner, Policy developer); Stichting Townmaking (pilot lead; narrative recording & commons asset development) and DEEL (local commons support)​