Measures taken in response to feedback received at the open evening

Top 15 topics mentioned in residents’ feedback

1. Speeding / speed enforcement (30 km/h)

• Requests for speed cameras, higher speed bumps and more raised road sections.
• Complaints about cars travelling at speeds of up to 80–118 km/h.

2. Road safety for cyclists and pedestrians

• Dangerous situations at locations including the Vlijtsemolen, Pletterijpad and Zwitsalpark.
• A mix of heavy traffic, e-bikes, scooters and pedestrians is perceived as risky.

3. Cut-through traffic (particularly lorries and delivery vehicles)

• Particularly mentioned in connection with Vlijtsekade, Kanaal Noord, Generaal van Heutszlaan and Parkenbuurt.
• A desire to introduce road closures or one-way traffic to reduce this.

4. Speed bumps and road narrowings

• Frequently asked at specific locations (e.g. just after the Deventerstraat turn-off).
• Suggestions for planters, speed bumps or bollards to slow down traffic are also welcome.

5. (Mobile) speed cameras

• Cited as a long-term solution for enforcing speed limits and as a deterrent.

6. Relocation of bus route / redesign of Kanaal Noord

• Proposals to have the bus run via Kanaal Noord instead of Vlijtseweg.
• Widen the Noord Canal to allow two-way traffic there.

7. Maintenance / expansion of green spaces

• More trees, green spaces, and the preservation of existing trees.
• Green spaces are said to slow traffic down and improve quality of life.

8. Accessibility for residents / businesses

• Objections to roadworks or road closures affecting businesses and residents.
• Requests to ensure accessibility despite traffic restrictions.

9. Concerns about the waterbed effect

• Concerns that making Vlijtseweg a low-traffic zone will lead to increased traffic on surrounding roads (such as Generaal van Heutszlaan, Laan van Kerschoten and Parkenbuurt).

10. Request for clear signage and right-of-way situations

• Level crossings, clear 30 km/h signs, road markings.

11. Side roads on the right

• Request to make junctions equivalent and to apply the ‘right of way’ rule consistently (including at junctions leading from the neighbourhoods and at the Vlijtsemolen/Dukdalf).

12. Work in progress

• Temporary speed-reduction measures and enforcement during the construction phase (e.g. temporary speed bumps or mobile speed cameras) to prevent additional safety risks.

13. Use of blind-spot mirrors

• Installation of (panoramic) mirrors at blind spots and exits (e.g. at pedestrian crossings and car park entrances) to improve visibility between cars, lorries and cyclists.

14. Low-noise asphalt

• Use of noise-reducing road surfacing on sections subject to direct façade loading to limit peak noise and vibrations.

15. One-way traffic

• Proposals for one-way traffic on Vlijtseweg.

Measures taken in response to feedback received at the open evening

1. Speeding / speed enforcement (30 km/h)

Even at quiet times, drivers tend to drive fast on the Vlijtseweg. The southern section is already a 30 km/h zone. Following the roadworks, this speed limit will apply as far as Edisonlaan. Between Deventerstraat and Laan van Kerschoten, speed bumps must comply with guidelines for bus routes. Speed bumps beyond Laan van Kerschoten may be made steeper, depending on the bus route.

2. Road safety for cyclists and pedestrians

At crossings such as the Vlijtsemolen, the Pletterijpad and the Zwitsalpark, the best solution will be assessed on a location-by-location basis. Consideration will also be given to where zebra crossings are needed. The new layout will not eliminate the crowds, but it should reduce the speed of traffic. In phase 2, a decision will be made as to which users may be excluded.

3. Cut-through traffic

Cut-through traffic often occurs during busy periods or when there are temporary road closures. A permanent solution is difficult to implement, as access must be maintained for services such as parcel delivery and refuse collection. Closing the Vlijtseweg to traffic or introducing one-way traffic on it will only be possible once a suitable alternative is in place.

4. Speed bumps and road narrowings

Speed bumps will be installed where possible and appropriate. In the southern section, guidelines apply due to the bus route: these speed bumps are lower and longer. The distance between speed bumps must also comply with the guidelines. Unfortunately, there is no space for planters as on Laan van Kerschoten.

5. (Mobile) speed cameras / enforcement

Mobile speed cameras are deployed by the Public Prosecution Service, based on road safety considerations and recorded incidents. The police decide where and when enforcement takes place. No information is currently available regarding the Vlijtseweg.

6. Relocation of bus route / redesign of Kanaal Noord

The current bus route is used by passengers travelling from the station to schools and, in future, to the new swimming pool as well. Relocating the route is therefore not a straightforward option. A different layout for Kanaal Noord is not possible at present, but will be considered in phase 2.

7. Maintenance / expansion of green spaces

Greening is a priority for the municipality of Apeldoorn. Due to the volume of traffic, it is difficult to add more green spaces, particularly in the southern part and on the eastern side of the northern part. On the western side, plans are being considered to green the ecological zone along the Grift.

8. Accessibility for residents / businesses

Under the new arrangements, all homes and businesses will remain virtually as accessible as they are now.

9. Concerns about the waterbed effect

The redevelopment will have little impact on traffic patterns on Vlijtseweg. The increase in traffic caused by the swimming pool will largely occur outside peak hours. For phase 2, it must be clear how the surrounding area will be developed. Traffic data is already available, so a baseline measurement is not necessary.

10. Request for clear signage and right-of-way situations

Signage and road markings will comply with the statutory CROW guidelines. An excess of signage can actually cause confusion, so the council is taking a cautious approach in this regard.

11. Side roads on the right

The current right-of-way arrangements will remain in place. Traffic engineers consider any change to be unsafe.

12. Work in progress

Work is now focusing on Vlijtseweg. Phase 2 will look at reducing rat-running and car traffic. This will require a viable alternative to the current traffic flow.

13. Use of blind-spot mirrors

A study is being carried out to determine whether blind-spot mirrors along Vlijtseweg contribute to road safety. The suitability and effectiveness of their use are being assessed on a location-by-location basis.

14. Low-noise asphalt

Low-noise asphalt has been investigated, but at a speed of 30 km/h the effect is negligible. For this reason, it will not be used on the Vlijtseweg.

15. One-way traffic

Residents have suggested making Vlijtseweg a one-way street. This is not currently possible due to heavy traffic on the surrounding roads. In phase 2, this will be considered as an option within the broader transport strategy.