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.

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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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    Amsterdam plans to give less priority to car traffic as the city’s streets and sidewalks become more crowded with its growing population. The number of residents is increasing by 10,000 per year, and car traffic is projected to rise 30% without intervention. The city aims to find a new balance between mobility space and areas for green spaces, gatherings, and business. Motorists may face longer wait times at red lights and same-day deliveries may become less common. Bicycle routes will also be adjusted, with some streets restricting faster e-bikes and fatbikes to a 20 kph speed limit on paths.

    Amsterdam officials will consult stakeholders and residents to finalize the new transportation vision by next year.

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