Over 250 residents voice concerns in Van Alkemadelaan traffic safety trial
Residents of Benoordenhout, Belgisch Park, and Scheveningen attended a meeting to discuss the trial redesign of Van Alkemadelaan, aimed at improving traffic safety and accessibility. The municipality is gathering feedback to assess the impact on daily commutes and neighborhood livability.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Van Alkemadelaan, The Hague (between Waalsdorperweg and Benoordenhoutseweg) |
| Residents Attended | Over 250 |
| Trial Changes | Narrowed road for cars, wider crossing spots for cyclists, extra pedestrian crossing |
| Focus Areas | Traffic safety, accessibility, livability |
| Next Steps | Survey to gather resident and road user experiences |
The municipality of The Hague is responsible for urban planning and traffic safety initiatives, including trials like this one to address resident concerns. This project reflects the city’s commitment to balancing traffic flow with neighborhood livability.
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Review of residents' meeting on the Van Alkemadelaan trial
On Monday, February 23, 2026, a residents' meeting was held at the Haags Montessori Lyceum regarding the trial on Van Alkemadelaan. More than 250 residents from Benoordenhout, Belgisch Park, and the rest of Scheveningen attended the meeting.
Municipal employees explained what the trial entails and how the road would temporarily look. A key part of the meeting was brainstorming about the questions in the survey on the experiences of both neighborhood residents and other road users. This input formed an important part of the preparations for the trial.
The evening provided an opportunity to discuss questions and concerns about traffic safety, accessibility, and the impact on daily traffic directly with municipal experts. Below, you will find a selection of photos from the meeting.
About the project
Some residents perceive Van Alkemadelaan as busy and unsafe. A residents' group therefore launched an initiative to make the road safer. This initiative led to a municipal council decision to test a different layout of the avenue: narrowing the road between Waalsdorperweg and Benoordenhoutseweg for cars, creating wider spots for cyclists to cross, and adding an extra pedestrian crossing.
Survey on the impact on traffic and the neighborhood
The trial aims to investigate the consequences of the new layout for both neighborhood residents and other road users. The municipality is examining the following aspects:
- traffic safety
- accessibility
- livability