Amsterdam Mobility Plan 2030

Narrow canals with tiny boats, beautiful bridges, small traditional houses, and lots of colorful bicycles – we are in Amsterdam! No wonder this city attracts more and more people and is constantly growing. However, this popularity puts enormous pressure on the city. One result of this is the traffic jams in the city center caused by passing-through traffic. To solve the problem and make the city center quieter, the city government wants to take on several measures: divert heavy traffic to the outskirts of the city and connect the center with the outskirts – all with the help of public transport. A subway line will connect the north and south of Amsterdam, while the tramway network will be “responsible” for the eastern and western parts of the city. In addition, buses will be prioritized on longer routes where there is no subway. Amsterdam also wants to improve regional train services to make trips more convenient for commuters. All these changes are expected to take place by 2030, bringing Amsterdam closer to its vision to become a livable growing city where canals light up at night, bikes sputter across bridges, and there is enough space for everyone – both citizens and visitors.