There is still work to be done to integrate rail better with other modes, especially with regard to information and ticketing, to make public transport seamless. In Paris, the Service Village concept has been developed, which converts interchanges into small urban centres, properly integrated into their surroundings and at which businesses and complementary services unrelated to transport are on offer. In Graz, Austria, a mobility centre is located at one of the most important interchanges in the city. It has broadened its offer to include ticket sales, marketing to special groups, and bicycle rental. The inner city, which is the home of public transport, is also constantly changing due to economic forces, and social and industrial changes, leading to the rise and decline of different areas.
Transport has an important role to play in urban regeneration.
This vision was crucial as there were considerable interoperability problems that had to be overcome. Accessibility was considered to be a crucial element to its success and a basis for the successful economic growth of the new unified region. The strategic development of the transport links was considered a top priority in order to make the area attractive to developers and commercial enterprises. Instead of the traditional approach of waiting for demand to increase to the point where it is economic to expand the service, a high-frequency transport link has been provided from the outset. As a result, the rail service will become economically viable in a shorter time due to its attractiveness, and not the other way round.