We are making the Singelgracht zone greener, quieter, and more pleasant to live in. In the long term, there will be more space for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport, while the number of cars on the street decreases. This aligns with the broader approach to make Amsterdam greener and more accessible.
To achieve a renewed Singelgracht zone, the city council, together with the districts, has established a new plan. The intention is for the plan to be implemented step by step in the coming years, for example, when roadwork is necessary.
Walking along the water among the greenery
A wide walking boulevard will be created along the Singelgracht, providing more space for walking, jogging, or simply enjoying the view. Many parking spaces will be replaced in the long term by wider and greener quays. Cars can go to underground garages, such as the Singelgracht garage.
The banks will receive extra greenery and be designed in an environmentally friendly manner. This will provide cooling on hot days and help prevent waterlogging. Plants and animals will also benefit, as the Singelgracht zone will be connected to other green areas. The plans will be implemented step by step in the coming years and cleverly combined with each other. We will also take into account the crowds in the area.
Fewer cars, safer streets
We are taking measures to make the city safer and more spacious in terms of traffic. Some of these measures you may already notice. For example, the speed limit has been reduced to 30 kilometers per hour in most places. When a section of the Singelgracht is due for adjustment, we will also implement measures to make the road safer.
The inner ring (such as Marnixstraat and Weteringschans) will receive more space for trams, buses, and cyclists, while car traffic will be restricted. The outer ring (S100) remains an important traffic route. We look at each section of the canal to see how we can reduce car traffic without disrupting the citys accessibility.
Additionally, we will adjust surrounding streets, access roads, and intersections to improve traffic flow and create more space for cyclists and pedestrians.
Step by step until 2050
The adjustments are necessary because Amsterdam is growing rapidly. By 2050, an estimated 250,000 new residents and 200,000 additional jobs are expected. The pressure on public space is increasing, and we are already preparing for this.
The renewal of the Singelgracht zone aligns with the urban approach Amsterdam makes Space. By using the available space more intelligently, we keep the city livable and well accessible.
The first changes are already visible. Think of the lower speed limit throughout the area, the greening of the quays, and the wider walking paths near the Singelgracht garage and between the Rijksmuseum and the Heineken Experience. The construction of the walking boulevard and the redesign of the roads in other sections will follow later. We will do this when major maintenance is needed.
We will inform you in a timely manner about the work
We are tackling the entire Singelgracht zone step by step. Residents and entrepreneurs will be informed about the plans as soon as they are being prepared.