Borne introduces blue zone in De Bijenkorf parking garage to ease city center congestion
Starting April 13, part of Borne’s De Bijenkorf parking garage will become a blue zone, limiting parking to two hours for most visitors. The change aims to free up spaces for shoppers and workers as demand rises with the opening of Huis van Borne, ensuring the city center remains accessible.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | De Bijenkorf parking garage, Borne (Overijssel) |
| Blue zone start date | April 13, 2026 |
| Total parking spaces | 131 |
| Blue zone spaces | 96 (max 2 hours with permit, no restrictions on weekends/shopping evenings) |
| Non-blue zone spaces | 35 (for long-term visitors or workers) |
| Exemption for Huis van Borne employees | Available for those living >15 km away |
| Evaluation period | First quarter of 2027 (alongside other blue zones in Borne) |
The municipality of Borne is responsible for managing parking policies to balance accessibility and demand in the city center. By implementing blue zones and exemptions, it aims to prioritize parking for visitors and essential workers while encouraging sustainable transport options.
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Parking garage De Bijenkorf partially becomes a blue zone
With the expansion of Huis van Borne, the demand for parking in the De Bijenkorf parking garage and around Huis van Borne is increasing. To ensure sufficient parking spaces are available in the center of Borne, plans have been made even before the start of construction to manage parking effectively. Therefore, the front part of the parking garage will become a blue zone starting April 13. Parking at BekenhorstWhen planning for Huis van Borne began, careful consideration was given to parking regulations. These rules aim to keep parking manageable. Now that Huis van Borne is being put into use, it is important to actually apply these rules. As part of this regulation, the parking lot at Bekenhorst was created in 2025. This is intended for employees of Het Dijkhuis and residents of the Schoener. This has created additional parking space and ensures that parking remains accessible for everyone in Borne.Parking in the parking garage outside the blue zoneThe rear part of the parking garage falls outside the blue zone. These are 35 of the total 131 parking spaces. These are available for people who work in the center or for visitors who stay longer than 2 hours.Parking in the parking garage within the blue zoneThe blue zone contains 96 parking spaces. Here, all visitors can park for a maximum of 2 hours with a blue parking permit. Unlike the other blue zones in the village, the blue zone does not apply on weekends and shopping evenings. Employees of Huis van Borne who live more than 15 km from Huis van Borne can apply for a blue zone exemption. Employees who live closer and stay longer than 2 hours are not allowed to park in the parking garage. The municipality wants to encourage these employees to cycle or use public transport.Alderman David Vermorken: "With the blue zone in the parking garage, we ensure that the spaces remain available for visitors to the center, but also for people who work in the center and employees of Huis van Borne who live further away. This way, the center remains accessible to everyone and visitors can more easily find a parking spot."EvaluationBecause this is a new situation, this regulation will be monitored in the coming months. In the first quarter of 2027, all blue zones in Borne will be evaluated. The parking garage will also be reviewed.