Traffic jam levels almost stable in Netherlands

7 years, 3 months ago

Traffic jam levels almost stable in Netherlands

After years of significant increases, the levels of traffic jams in the Netherlands remained almost stable this year. Traffic information service VID added that the stagnating growth can also be attributed to motorists adjusting to traffic jams and taking to the road at different times. The roads around Utrecht - A27, A28, A12, and the A2 - in particular saw more traffic jams than last year. Traffic jams here increased by more than 21 percent compared to 2016, when the junction came in third place.

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Dutch drivers told to avoid crowded rush hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Dutch drivers told to avoid crowded rush hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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There was an eight percent increase in traffic jams on Dutch roads in 2024

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There was an eight percent increase in traffic jams on Dutch roads in 2024

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Traffic jams on Dutch roads have returned in full force this year

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Traffic jams on Dutch roads have returned in full force this year

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Traffic piles up near record levels with more nasty weather on the way

2 years, 1 month ago

Traffic piles up near record levels with more nasty weather on the way

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Busiest morning rush hour of the year with over 900 kilometers of traffic jams

2 years, 4 months ago

Busiest morning rush hour of the year with over 900 kilometers of traffic jams

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Busiest evening rush hour of the year: More than 1,220 kilometers of traffic jams

2 years, 5 months ago

Busiest evening rush hour of the year: More than 1,220 kilometers of traffic jams

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Netherlands heading toward more bumper-to-bumper traffic, travelers' assoc. says

2 years, 9 months ago

Netherlands heading toward more bumper-to-bumper traffic, travelers' assoc. says

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Busiest rush hour this year as snow starts to fall

3 years ago

Busiest rush hour this year as snow starts to fall

Amsterdam traffic improves with drop in tourism; Haarlem traffic now the worst

3 years, 2 months ago

Amsterdam traffic improves with drop in tourism; Haarlem traffic now the worst

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1,000 km of traffic jams as Dutch people head to France

3 years, 8 months ago

1,000 km of traffic jams as Dutch people head to France

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Frequent drivers now lose 43 minutes weekly to traffic jams

5 years, 2 months ago

Frequent drivers now lose 43 minutes weekly to traffic jams

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Road traffic clogged up even before morning rush hour

5 years, 4 months ago

Road traffic clogged up even before morning rush hour

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Fog, slippery roads in difficult morning rush hour

5 years, 5 months ago

Fog, slippery roads in difficult morning rush hour

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Over 2,000 km of traffic jams as snow moves west across Netherlands

6 years, 2 months ago

Over 2,000 km of traffic jams as snow moves west across Netherlands

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Traffic jams up 20 percent in the Netherlands this year

6 years, 3 months ago

Traffic jams up 20 percent in the Netherlands this year

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Busiest rush hour of the year: over 500 km of traffic jams

6 years, 5 months ago

Busiest rush hour of the year: over 500 km of traffic jams

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Sharp increase in traffic jams in Netherlands

7 years ago

Sharp increase in traffic jams in Netherlands

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Record breaking traffic jam cost Dutch companies €4.2 million

7 years, 4 months ago

Record breaking traffic jam cost Dutch companies €4.2 million

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Traffic jams set to increase despite road-building programmes

7 years, 5 months ago

Traffic jams set to increase despite road-building programmes

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Traffic jams set to increase despite road-building programmes

7 years, 5 months ago

Traffic jams set to increase despite road-building programmes

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Netherlands traffic problems cost society billions of euros: Report

7 years, 5 months ago

Netherlands traffic problems cost society billions of euros: Report

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Traffic jams on Netherlands roads increase with more elderly drivers

8 years ago

Traffic jams on Netherlands roads increase with more elderly drivers

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Haarlem wins title for most traffic problems in Netherlands; Amsterdam 5th

8 years, 1 month ago

Haarlem wins title for most traffic problems in Netherlands; Amsterdam 5th

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12 percent increase in traffic on Dutch roads

8 years, 3 months ago

12 percent increase in traffic on Dutch roads

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Weather warnings extended but roads less icy so far

9 years, 3 months ago

Weather warnings extended but roads less icy so far

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Traffic a mess as roads remain slippery

9 years, 3 months ago

Traffic a mess as roads remain slippery

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Traffic jams unchanged in 2014

10 years, 3 months ago

Traffic jams unchanged in 2014

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Speed limit back up to 130 km/h on Afsluitdijk today, 2 more highways later this week

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Severe traffic jams near Utrecht in May and August due to maintenance on the A12

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Dutch investments shrink 0.4% in January amid policy changes and market uncertainty

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Dutch investments shrink 0.4% in January amid policy changes and market uncertainty

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Commuter road traffic levels stabilizing after pandemic: study

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Truck overturns on A12 near Utrecht, causing major traffic delays until 9 p.m.

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Increase in car break-ins last year; over 1,000 reported cases in Noord-Holland

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Increase in car break-ins last year; over 1,000 reported cases in Noord-Holland

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Around 350,000 more people commuting on bicycle due to more bike paths

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Around 350,000 more people commuting on bicycle due to more bike paths

The construction of bike paths in the Netherlands has resulted in approximately 350,000 more people cycling to work, according to the Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. CPB researchers specifically looked …

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World's biggest traffic jam? 11+ hours wait for devotees, 300km traffic jam

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World's biggest traffic jam? 11+ hours wait for devotees, 300km traffic jam

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Over 76 mil. travelers through Dutch airports last year; Still below pre-pandemic levels

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Over 76 mil. travelers through Dutch airports last year; Still below pre-pandemic levels

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Fewer traffic fines last year, more for ignoring no entry signs

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Fewer traffic fines last year, more for ignoring no entry signs

Dutch police handed out 500,000 fewer traffic fines last year than they did in 2023, but there was a rise in fines for motorists ignoring no-entry signs due to traffic …

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Traffic fines increase in the Netherlands starting Saturday

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Traffic fines increase in the Netherlands starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, drivers in the Netherlands will face higher fines for various traffic violations, with many penalties rising by ten euros. Other fines The fine for running a red light …

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Unpleasant rush hour as A8 closes near Amsterdam, gradual train restart near Utrecht

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Commuter times worsened in the Netherlands in 2024; Amsterdam had the most delays

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Commuter times worsened in the Netherlands in 2024; Amsterdam had the most delays

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Pedestrian and cyclist accidents surge 25 percent across the Netherlands

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Pedestrian and cyclist accidents surge 25 percent across the Netherlands

The number of traffic accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists and cars in the Netherlands has risen by 25 percent in recent years, according to data analyzed by RTL Nieuws. Over …

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Daytime speed limit back to 130 kph

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Daytime speed limit back to 130 kph

The speed limit on three stretches of Dutch motorway is going back up to 130 kph during the day, infrastructure minister Barry Madlener has confirmed. A return to a daytime …

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Amsterdam to face traffic chaos in 2025 as events and work clash

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Amsterdam to face traffic chaos in 2025 as events and work clash

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Three motorways to go back to a maximum speed of 130 km/h next year

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Three motorways to go back to a maximum speed of 130 km/h next year

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Traffic injuries and fatalities in the Netherlands fell slightly in 2023

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Traffic injuries and fatalities in the Netherlands fell slightly in 2023

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Utrecht to lower speed limits to 30 km/h on all streets with no separate bike path

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Four accidents cause major traffic around Amsterdam

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Four accidents cause major traffic around Amsterdam

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Dutch border police foiled 500 illegal entries by road this year

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Dutch border police foiled 500 illegal entries by road this year

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Bad weather, accidents cause busiest morning rush hour; First snow of the season

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Bad weather, accidents cause busiest morning rush hour; First snow of the season

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Commuters hit by rail strike in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, Brabant

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Rail workers start rush hour strike affecting passenger trains in most Dutch cities

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Drivers face record delays on major roads with average speed down to 56.5mph even though traffic remains below pre-Covid levels

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Amsterdam's controversial traffic trial cutting the Weesperstraat will not be continued

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Traffic jammed up as icy road weather warning extends to Wednesday

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Automotive lobby wants 30 km/h speed limits in all Dutch city centers

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Council calls off Amsterdam traffic calming plan

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Dutch airports' traveler numbers not yet back to pre-pandemic levels in 2022

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Road works to cause traffic problems in Rotterdam-Zuid for six 18 months

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Sharp increase in traffic accident fatalities

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Sharp increase in traffic accident fatalities

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