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Amersfoort’s 30 km/h Limit Takes Effect on 58 Kilometers of City Roads

Officials will study bus performance to determine whether to extend the slower-speed zones.

Overview

  • The rollout raises the share of streets with a 30 km/h cap from 69 percent to roughly 78 percent.
  • Crews installed about 800 new signs and activated the change at 00:00 on January 30.
  • Several corridors also shift from 70 km/h to 50 km/h as part of the safety package.
  • The decision follows six traffic deaths and a rise in crashes in 2024, with a focus on protecting children and older residents.
  • Planned street design changes include new bike lanes and road narrowings, and officials point to Amsterdam’s results as a reference.