Major upgrade for 12km Trambaanpad cycle route to boost safety and convenience
Residents of Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis can soon enjoy a smoother, safer cycling experience on the Trambaanpad. The 12km route upgrade, starting in 2027, aims to encourage more people to choose cycling for daily commutes and leisure trips.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Route | Trambaanpad (old tram route) |
| Length | Over 12 kilometres |
| Location | Between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis (Voorne-Putten region) |
| Start of Construction | 2027 |
| Expected Completion | End of 2028 |
| Key Improvements | Fewer obstacles, priority for cyclists, enhanced safety |
| Funding Providers | Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag, Province of South Holland |
| Responsible Authorities | Municipalities of Nissewaard and Voorne aan Zee, Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland |
| Target Users | Residents, commuters, students |
The municipalities of Nissewaard and Voorne aan Zee, along with the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, are responsible for maintaining and improving local infrastructure, including cycle paths. The Province of South Holland and the Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag support regional mobility projects through funding and strategic planning to promote sustainable transport options.
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Safe and comfortable cycling along the Trambaanpad
The cycle path along the old tram route between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis is being improved to make cycling even more appealing. This cycle path has been designated as part of the regional ambition to encourage cycling between local communities. The construction work will begin in 2027 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. The collaborating parties gathered for an official kick-off meeting.
Smooth cycling
The Trambaanpad is over 12 kilometres long and serves as an important route for residents, commuters, and students in Voorne-Putten. It will become a so-called ‘through-cycle route’. ‘For cyclists, the path will become more attractive and safer. They will encounter fewer obstacles and will be given priority more often, allowing them to cycle smoothly. This will make it even more appealing to take the bike between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis,’ says councillor Hennie Wiersma-den Dulk.
Collaborating parties
Municipalities Nissewaard and Voorne aan Zee, the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, the Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag, and the Province of South Holland are joining forces for this project. The road authorities responsible for the Trambaanpad are the municipalities of Nissewaard and Voorne aan Zee, along with the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland. They will work together to further develop the route. The Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag and the Province of South Holland are providing subsidies to realise the through-cycle route.
Councillor Chris Hottentot of the municipality of Nissewaard:
Councillor Peter Schop (portfolio holder for traffic) of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee: “We are delighted that this important cycling connection between Nissewaard and our municipality of Voorne aan Zee, after a long wait, is finally going to be significantly improved. Hopefully, more residents will then start using this route.”
“We are pleased with the improvements to the Trambaanpad, as it makes cycling in Voorne-Putten safer and more attractive,” says Jeroen van Dijken, member of the Provincial Executive for Traffic and Transport in South Holland. “South Holland is the province with the most kilometres of through-cycle routes, and I am proud of that. In the coming years, we will continue to expand the network and invest in existing routes.”