Effective from Monday, a singular direction is in effect.
Rotterdam is set to introduce modified Protected Bike Lanes on several key city streets, starting from Monday, 22 June. The changes, approved by the city council, are part of the city's ongoing efforts to improve cycling infrastructure in line with Dutch safety and design principles.
The affected streets where travel direction has been adjusted are Schiekade, Wijnhaven, Noordmolenwerf, and Noordmolenstraat. From August 2025, the bike lanes on these streets will be converted to two-way travel directions.
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a two-way Protected Bike Lane on Rotterdam Street. From the Theodor-Heuss Bridge to the exhibition grounds, cyclists will now be able to travel in both directions. However, the section of the bike lane south of Homberger Street will be one-way, heading out of town.
The existing protected bike lane on Cecilienallee and Joseph-Beuys-Ufer will continue to be used, but in one direction only, towards the city center. Bollards between the bike lane and the parking strip on Cecilienallee will be removed between Homberger Street and the Theodor-Heuss Bridge, and between the Theodor-Heuss Bridge and Kennedy Dam.
In addition to these changes, the council has approved improvements to signage and markings for the Protected Bike Lanes. This includes updated signage on Rotterdam Street.
The cost for setting up the Protected Bike Lanes has increased from 70,000 euros to approximately 100,000 euros. The council has also approved an amendment allowing for potential weekend restrictions of the Protected Bike Lanes during summer holidays, should congestion on Homberger Street and Kennedy Dam arise.
Until Monday, 22 June, the bike lanes can still be used in both directions. From this date, the modifications will come into effect, transforming Rotterdam's cycling infrastructure to better support safe and efficient bicycle travel within the city.
The city council's decisions are not limited to cycling infrastructure; they also include financial considerations, as the cost for setting up Protected Bike Lanes has increased from 70,000 euros to approximately 100,000 euros. The modifications in Rotterdam's cycling infrastructure will have potential implications for other sectors, such as transportation, as cyclists will now be able to travel in both directions on Rotterdam Street, a key transportation route.
