Utrecht’s Rebuilt Amsterdamsestraatweg: A Cycle-Friendly Street for the Future

[Ep. 1081] The Amsterdamsestraatweg in Utrecht, one of the city’s historic main streets, has been completely rebuilt. Once ordered by Napoleon as part of the Paris–Amsterdam Imperial route, it now reflects a modern vision: safer cycling, more space for walking, and a more pleasant environment for residents and small businesses alike.

This video takes you along the redesigned street, showing:

Wider, smoother cycleways in red asphalt
Safer crossings with central islands and raised surfaces
Slower motor traffic limited to 30 km/h
New trees, planting beds, and improved bicycle parking
A layout designed for both today and a future with fewer cars

The reconstruction, which took 15 months, transforms a good part of the 5 km Amsterdamsestraatweg into a street where it’s comfortable to shop, sit at a café, walk, or cycle.
See this video for a ride with before and after pictures:    • Handlebar View: Cycling Utrecht’s Rebuilt ...  
And you can also read the blogpost: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p...

👉 What do you think of Utrecht’s new approach to urban cycling and livability?