Major upgrade for Trambaanpad cycle route to boost safety and convenience
A 12-kilometer cycle path between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis is set for a major upgrade, making daily commutes smoother and safer. Residents can expect fewer obstacles, more greenery, and improved priority for cyclists by 2028.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Trambaanpad (old tram route) between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis |
| Length | Over 12 kilometers |
| Start of Construction | 2027 |
| Expected Completion | End of 2028 |
| Improvements | Fewer obstacles, priority for cyclists, more greenery, rest areas |
| Funding Providers | Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag, Province of South Holland |
| Responsible Authorities | Municipalities of Nissewaard and Voorne aan Zee, Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland |
| Regional Ambition | Encourage cycling between local communities |
The Province of South Holland and local municipalities are responsible for developing and maintaining regional infrastructure, including cycle paths. This project aligns with broader goals to promote sustainable transportation and improve connectivity between communities.
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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 upgraded to make cycling even more appealing. This cycle path has been designated as part of the regional ambition to encourage cycling between local communities. 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 kilometers long and serves as an important commuting, work, and school route 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 choose the bicycle between Spijkenisse and Hellevoetsluis," says councillor Hennie Wiersma-den Dulk.
Collaborating parties
Municipalities of 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 on the further development. The Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag and the Province of South Holland are providing subsidies to realize the through-cycle route.
Councillor Chris Hottentot of the municipality of Nissewaard: "The Trambaanpad will undergo significant improvements in the coming years. Through the area investment program 'Netten Op Zee,' we will also receive subsidies to enhance the surroundings, including more greenery and rest areas. It would be great if we could carry out these works simultaneously, so that we can have a beautiful, improved route between Hellevoetsluis and Spijkenisse after completion."
Councillor Peter Schop (traffic) of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee: "We are pleased 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 make use of this route."
"We are pleased with the improvements to the Trambaanpad, as it makes cycling in Voorne-Putten more attractive and safer," says Jeroen van Dijken, a member of the Provincial Executive for traffic and transport in South Holland. "South Holland is the province with the most kilometers of through-cycle routes, and I am proud of that. In the coming years, we will continue to build on this network and invest in existing routes."