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Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling

Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling

The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. While the court upheld the removal of parking spaces, it found that the city had not done enough to deter through traffic or ensure vehicles travel at walking pace. Amsterdam now has 16 weeks to create a new plan that addresses these traffic and safety concerns.

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