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Pieter Calandlaan revamped after fatal accident involving 13-year-old boy

Pieter Calandlaan revamped after fatal accident involving 13-year-old boy

Amsterdam is redesigning the Pieter Calandlaan in the Nieuw-West district to improve traffic safety following a string of accidents, including a fatal collision involving a 13-year-old boy. The project will feature wider bicycle lanes and new road infrastructure aimed at curbing reckless driving and speeding.

The Amsterdam municipal government has announced planned safety upgrades for the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West following a series of traffic incidents. The decision follows a recommendation from the Blackspots Amsterdam working group, which identifies areas in the city with high accident rates. The planned modifications include the implementation of wider bike lanes, adjusted road markings, and the installation of speed humps and new traffic dividers to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

These changes come in response to recurring safety concerns regarding speeding and reckless driving, including frequent reports of cyclists and fatbike users traveling on sidewalks. The location has seen multiple fatalities in recent years, including a taxi collision in 2025 and the death of a 13-year-old boy in May after he was struck by a motorscooter near the Piet Wiedijkpark playground. Local authorities aim to make the road layout more predictable and safer for all traffic participants.

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