Brabant accelerates cycling revolution with new F58 fast-cycle route
Cyclists in North Brabant will soon enjoy a faster, safer route between Tilburg and Laarbeek. The F58 through-cycle path aims to ease traffic congestion and promote sustainable travel, offering a viable alternative to cars for commuters and residents.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Route Name | F58 through-cycle route |
| Route Stretch | Tilburg to Lieshout (via Oisterwijk, Eindhoven, Son en Breugel, etc.) |
| Municipalities Involved | Tilburg, Laarbeek, Son en Breugel, Best, Oirschot, Eindhoven, Hilvarenbeek |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Start Date (Preparations) | 1 April 2026 |
| Additional Benefits | Ecological connection zone, eastern access to Terraweg |
| Network Goal | Comprehensive, fast, and safe cycling network across Brabant |
The province of North Brabant, in collaboration with local municipalities, is leading the mobility transition by developing an extensive network of through-cycle routes. These efforts aim to reduce car dependency and improve accessibility in one of the Netherlands' fastest-growing regions. The F58 route is a critical component of this broader strategy.
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New steps for the F58 through-cycle route between Tilburg and Laarbeek
The F58 through-cycle route is a fast cycling connection between the municipality of Tilburg and Laarbeek. On Wednesday, 1 April, the preparations for the realisation of the F58 also began in Son and Breugel. This cycling route is part of a Brabant cycling network that allows cyclists to travel quickly, safely and comfortably, making the bicycle a serious competitor to the car. In addition, the municipalities of Best and Son and Breugel, along with the province of North Brabant, have made supplementary agreements in the existing Administrative Agreement. This not only facilitates the realisation of the F58 but also offers excellent opportunities for the development of an ecological connection zone and an eastern access route to the Terraweg.
Accessibility through mobility transition
Roads in the Netherlands are congested, which affects accessibility. With the growth of the Brainport Region, this will only increase. As part of the mobility transition, commuters, residents and workers are being encouraged to travel differently. One option is cycling. That is why the province of North Brabant, together with municipalities, is working on a comprehensive network of through-cycle routes. These are comfortable, wide and safe cycle paths with few or no obstacles, allowing cyclists to cover long distances quickly. This makes the (electric) bicycle an increasingly attractive alternative to the car for more Brabant residents. The F58 is an exceptionally long through-cycle route, running from Tilburg via Oisterwijk, Hilvarenbeek, Oirschot, Eindhoven, Best, Son and Breugel to Lieshout (municipality of Laarbeek).
Next step towards a complete through-cycle network
“We are proud of the new steps we are taking,” says Alderman Jan Boersma of Son and Breugel. “The Addendum as a supplement to the Administrative Agreement is a fine example of what can be achieved through good consultation. By working together with the province, our neighbouring municipality Best and the business community, we can now take advantage of opportunities in this area. We are very pleased with the launch of the realisation of the F58 in our municipality and hope to soon be able to start preparations for the F50 through-cycle route from Sint-Oedenrode to Eindhoven. This will complete the through-cycle network for Son and Breugel.”
Through-cycle routes connect municipalities
“In Best, we have started the realisation and preparation of the F2 and F58 through-cycle routes; from Best to Eindhoven and from Best to Oirschot and Son and Breugel,” says Alderman Jan Willem Slijper of the municipality of Best. “It is fantastic that Son and Breugel will also begin work on their section of this route. This can only benefit users. We are also very pleased with the collaboration and the opportunities offered by the Addendum.”
F58 completes the cycling network
“Brabant is the cycling province of the Netherlands,” says Deputy Stijn Smeulders (Mobility). “Because our largest cities and villages are relatively close to each other. Distances that are certainly manageable by electric bicycle. That is why we are working on a network of through-cycle routes that allow you to travel quickly, safely and without obstacles from A to B. The F58 is one of the longest and most important links in that network. Today, we are laying another important piece of the puzzle in Son. This will make cycling an even more attractive alternative to the car for more Brabant residents.”