Carnival

If you don't have a BOB, use the extra buses...

Everyone knows that alcohol and traffic don't go together. Traveling festively? You can get there during the carnival days, but first check out the local adjustments. The carnival weekend is just around the corner,…

Mowing management municipality of Eindhoven torment for pedestrians and cyclists

Mowing management municipality of Eindhoven torment for pedestrians and cyclists

As it is now, the practical livability of the neighborhood is at odds with the ecological objectives of the municipality. Biodiversity should never come at the expense of safety...

Safety priority within government campaign for cyclists

Safety priority within government campaign for cyclists

Cyclists are the most vulnerable group of road users, according to recent figures from SafetyNL's Injury Information System (LIS). The government campaign to encourage Dutch people to cycle more often…

Southwest Friesland is concerned about cyclist safety

Southwest Friesland is concerned about cyclist safety

The council of Southwest Friesland agrees with this and takes measures to ensure cycling safety in the municipality. Southwest Friesland is concerned about the safety of cyclists on the cycle path.…

Cycle path Afsluitdijk opens this weekend

Cycle path Afsluitdijk opens this weekend

On July 1 and 2, it is possible to cycle or walk along the entire Afsluitdijk between 08.00 a.m. and 18.00 p.m. On Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2…

Accidents after substance use most often among cyclists

Accidents after substance use most often among cyclists

The share of cyclists who had used alcohol and/or drugs prior to their accident was the largest. Getting into the car under the influence of alcohol or drugs is nowadays seen…

€50 million to improve cyclist safety

€50 million to improve cyclist safety

The published SWOV study concludes that it is too ambitious to halve the number of road casualties by 2030. Minister Harbers (Infrastructure and Water Management) is setting aside €50 million for bicycle safety. Recent…

Lissewege as a cycling and walking rest point

Lissewege as a cycling and walking rest point

This picturesque place, where many cyclists and walkers pass, has been transformed into a tourist attraction along the 'white' village of Lissewege. The renovation of the left bank of the Boudewijn Canal between…

Annual action 'Turn on your light' started

Annual action 'Turn on your light' started

Dutch young people are increasingly choosing to cycle with their lights on: almost 67%. Dutch young people are increasingly choosing to cycle with their lights on: almost 67%. For a third…

Major action against traffic nuisance Scheveningen

Major action against traffic nuisance Scheveningen

An integrated enforcement action (IHA) recently took place on the coastal strip. From Loosduinen to Scheveningen, actions took place on the water, the beach, in the dunes, in the port...

Top 10 to improve road safety cyclists

Top 10 to improve road safety cyclists

In 2020, approximately 12.000 cyclists were injured in traffic. SWOV reports this. That is a slight decrease compared to 2019, when 14.000 cyclists were injured.…

rural areas should be more accessible

rural areas should be more accessible

Seventeen organizations* are calling on the new Cabinet to make rural areas more accessible to recreationalists. The past corona year has shown how important it is to go out…