Improving the busy Nieuwmarkt cycle route
The Nieuwmarkt cycle route is one of the busiest cycle routes through the east side of the city centre. In the future, we expect even more cyclists which is why we are improving this cycle route. The project team first identifies the bottlenecks that are mapped out through input from residents, entrepreneurs, and users of this route. Read more about what is done with these suggestions.
The Nieuwmarkt cycle route runs from More space for cyclists on Mr Visserplein, via Jodenbreestraat, Sint Antoniesbreestraat, Nieuwmarkt, Geldersekade, Prins Hendrikkade and beyond. From Prins Hendrikkade, the route runs via Oostertoegang to river IJ and the ferries to Amsterdam North. We expect more users on Nieuwmarkt route because the rapid expansions in Amsterdam North leads to more cyclists crossing river IJ. The IJplein ferry stop will be moved from the Central Station area to De Ruyterkade East, to enable a direct connection to the Nieuwmarkt cycling route using the ferry.
Results
In 2016 the space for cyclists was enlarged and optimized by providing a larger waiting area and a two-way crossing with an oblique centreline. The results can be viewed in this online storymap.
Measures for busy bicycle intersections such as these are now part of the Guideline CVC, the city guide lines for traffic design.
