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Amsterdam testing system that can remotely slow e-bikes down

Amsterdam is one of six European cities that will soon test a system that can remotely limit the speed of electric bicycles. Amsterdam’s traffic alderman, Melanie van der Horst, tested the system herself last week, NRC reports. Van der Horst’s e-bike’s pedal assistance was turned off when she entered a vulnerable area - near a school, a park, a busy …

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

The controversial Weesperknip, where the Weesperstraat was closed off to motorized traffic in Amsterdam during the daytime, will not be a permanent feature in the city center. After last summer's trial was evaluated, Traffic Alderman Melanie van der Horst wrote a letter to City Council on Monday saying that the "hard break in Weesperstraat is not desirable at this time." …

Documents reveal early warnings from emergency services over Amsterdam street closure

More incidents involving emergency services have occurred during the Weesperstraat closure trial in Amsterdam, AT5 reported on Friday. Amsterdam's Traffic Alderman, Melanie van der Horst, initially claimed there were few indications that the closure impacted emergency services. But documents released on Friday revealed that officials were informed of several issues with emergency service access from the trial's start. AT5 reported …

Trial of closure of Weesperstraat in Amsterdam comes to an end, irritation and more traffic as a result

Today marks the last day that one of Amsterdam's busiest streets, Weesperstraat, is closed. Emergency services were also hampered to some extent by the closure, which was marked with flower boxes and barriers, and business owners and cab drivers suffered. As a result, two emergency debates followed, and Traffic Councilwoman Melanie van der Horst overcame a no-confidence motion. Van der …

Doubts about Amsterdam's plans to expand scooter-sharing

The municipality of Amsterdam wants to significantly increase the number of shared scooters to achieve a better distribution of these vehicles in the city. According to traffic alderman Melanie van der Horst, many people use scooter-sharing to replace short car rides, and that is something the city wants to encourage. They grow up with shared transport, and the chance is, …

Amsterdam wants to limit e-bike speeds to 20 kph to boost cyclist safety

Amsterdam officials want to set a 20 kph speed limit on electric bikes within the city’s boundaries to improve safety for other cyclists. E-bikes can often travel faster than 30 kph, boosting the range of speeds on cycle tracks and endangering children and elderly cyclists, city transport chief Melanie van der Horst has told city councillors. ‘A faster cyclist will …