Amsterdam will give car traffic less priority in the future. The city’s streets and sidewalks are filling up as the population grows. Traffic speed and flow will get less focus as the Amsterdam government tries to find space for everyone, traffic alderman Malnie van der Horrst (D66) said in a guidance document on public space until 2050, Parool reports.

Some interesting points:

That may mean that Amsterdam residents will have to “wait a little longer” during rush hour, motorists may spend longer at red lights, and locals may have to accept that same-day delivery is a thing of the past.

Cyclists will also have to adapt. Next year, the city will introduce streets where faster cyclists, often on e-bikes and fatbikes, can choose between the motorway or the bike path. Those who choose the bike path must adhere to a speed limit of 20 kilometers per hour.

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  • Ertebolle@kbin.social
    7·
    9 months ago

    locals may have to accept that same-day delivery is a thing of the past

    In a pedestrian-friendly city like Amsterdam, couldn’t they mostly replace this with a pickup depot / Amazon locker type setup? (maybe residents with wheelchair / limited-mobility / etc permits can still get front-door package delivery, but it’s not something most people need)

    • sushibowl
      2·
      9 months ago

      Pretty much every supermarket in Amsterdam is also a pick-up location for packages. So you can get your package while you do groceries. However a substantial portion of packages is still delivered home even when delivery cost is higher. People just really like the convenience of it.