Source: Plannen en publicaties Weesperstraat - Gemeente Amsterdam
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Research report - Pilot Weesperstraat
This report describes the effects of the pilot "cut" Weesperstraat. The desirability of a possible definitive closure is not mentioned here. In addition to the research report, you will find the technical appendix of the report here.
The pilot included a closure on Weesperstraat and three additional closures to prevent cut-through traffic. The pilot lasted 6 weeks and the closures applied between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Initially, only public transport and emergency services had an exemption. are also there during the pilot. Exemptions have been added for additional public transport, student transport, GGD, midwives and emergency general practitioners.
This research report answers the questions:
* How was the traffic development during the adjustment period (first 4 weeks of the pilot)?
* What were the effects of the pilot on car use, network load, traffic flow and accessibility of the city?
* What were the effects on the other modes of transport (public transport, bicycle and pedestrian)?
* What were the consequences for air quality, noise pollution and road safety?
* What were the effects of the pilot for the different target groups such as residents, visitors, emergency and emergency services, logistics, taxi, additional public transport and local entrepreneurs?
* How well do the measured effects correspond with the traffic simulations in advance and how can any differences be explained. -
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Perception Research - Pilot Weesperstraat
Between June 12 and July 23, 2023, the municipality of Amsterdam closed Weesperstraat to car traffic on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The aim was to investigate in practice the positive and negative effects of closing a through route for motorized traffic.
This research used a panel of 4,377 people who completed one or more questionnaires. These participants registered via an online registration page, which was linked to the website of the municipality of Amsterdam. This web page has been publicized through various communication channels.
The research is exploratory in design. Anyone who wanted to could participate. Due to this design, the
research population not representative of the Amsterdam population. This is because the panel is not representative of the population of Amsterdam. The results from this study are indicative.Source: Van Emden, Marketing Consultancy | Stakeholder Journey. -
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Evaluation on the adjustment period cut Weesperstraat
The cut Weesperstraat pilot took place in Amsterdam from June 12 to July 23, 2023. The assumption behind the cut was that road users will adjust their normal behavior, sometimes immediately, and sometimes only later.
In addition, the first period was necessary to implement the traffic measures, including the settings of
the traffic lights can be properly adjusted. The starting point was that only after a run-up period can anything be said about the actual effect of the Weesperstraat cut. That is why an adjustment period of 4 weeks was chosen, followed by a measurement period of 2 weeks. The purpose of this analysis is to show the extent to which the traffic image has changed during the entire implementation period of the Weesperstraat cut. To get a good picture of this, a network analysis and a sensitivity analysis were done. You can read the research below (Dutch). -
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Analysis of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) measurement Cut Weesperstraat
Here you will find the analysis of the nitrogen dioxide measurement during the execution of the cut on Weesperstraat. The GGD Amsterdam has been measuring the NO2 concentration for years at a large number of measuring points spread across the city with a passive measuring method, the so-called Palmes diffusion tubes.
The conclusion of this analysis is that air quality improved during the cut in the area around the closed streets. Most people in this cutting area have improved in terms of exposure to NO2. However, this does not apply to the people who live along streets with an increase in traffic as a result of the cut.Authors: Saskia van der Zee & Imke van Moorselaar | GGD Amsterdam.
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Noise monitoring report Knip Weesperstraat
Amsterdam is investigating the possibilities to make the city greener and quieter. The “Knip Weesperstraat” took place between June 12 and July 23, during which the Weesperstraat was closed to through car traffic by means of barriers between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. As a result, traffic had to be diverted.
During these 6 weeks, the effects of a temporary closure of Weesperstraat were examined
on traffic, safety and the quality of life in the surrounding areas. In the period before and during the temporary closure of the Weesperstraat, ambient noise was measured to map the acoustic effects of the “Knip Weesperstraat”. To this end, the noise values have been mapped at 10 different measuring points in the area along the existing and alternative route. The measurement results are described in this report.Conductor: Paul Ekkerman, R&D, Team Uitstootvrije Mobiliteit.
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Feedback and lessons from focus groups Pilot Weesperstraat
Focus groups were held in September to deepen the perception research on the Weesperstraat pilot in Amsterdam. A focus group is a qualitative research method in which participants discuss a specific theme with each other under the guidance of a discussion leader.
These conversations were held with various stakeholders such as residents, entrepreneurs, healthcare parties, logistics and taxi companies, hotels, and educational and cultural institutions. The focus groups have provided a broader picture of how the pilot was experienced by the various target groups and offer recommendations for future experiments and for future spatial and mobility policy in a broader sense.Source: Gemeente Amsterdam.