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2 The Hague, not the capital but a royal city Now (20 years ago) Inhabitants ( ) dwellings ( ) Jobs ( ) Office space International city of peace & justice The Hague Density m2 273 settings 6117 inh./km² London 5285 inh./km²

3 The Hague traffic circulation plan What is the traffic circulation plan? Why was it necessary? The start of the traffic circulation plan The results of the traffic circulation plan

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5 What is the traffic circulation plan? Parts of the city centre are closed to motorized traffic. Forse through traffic to use a route around the city centre (the city ring)

6 Why was it necessary?

7 The start of the traffic circulation plan

8 The start of the traffic circulation plan

9 Goals of the Hague traffic circulation plan reduce through traffic through the city centre keep the city centre easily accessible by car Hey... we have just driven here even though Why do you think the plan is called the traffic circulation plan, bitch. visibly improve the quality of the urban environment for pedestrians and cyclists in the city by expanding the pedestrianized area improve the air quality on the Veerkades by reducing traffic

10 The results of the traffic circulation plan

11 Streetview Buitenhof Grote Markstraat 11

12 The Hague Grote Markt 500 places, first day free to park 8:30 (10:30) - 1:30 / 3:00 Bike, buggy & wheelchair rental 12

13 Busier but better flow

14 Busier but better flow Average time profit on 17 routes to downtown (in seconds) Bron: Onderzoek rijtijden TomTom International B.V., 2011 Totaal gemiddeld Ochtendspits Zaterdag-/zondagochtend Avondspits Nacht Daluren door de week Zondagmiddag Zaterdagmiddag

15 Assessment accessibility Centre Bicycle Car Public Transport Beoordeling auto bereikbaarheid Assessment accessibility with car 2% 11% 86% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% beter gelijk slechter 7% of the car visitors is switched to another means of transport 7% van de auto bezoekers is overgestapt op een ander vervoermiddel 11% 63% 9% 17% 6% 29% 6% 59% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Lopend Met bromfiets/scooter/scootmobiel Met de fiets Met het openbaar vervoer 6% walking 29% with the bike 6% with moped/scooter 59% with public transport 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 11% has no car 63% never comes with the car (formerly also not) 9% does not come with the car (formerly known as) 17% comes with the car

16 Viability assessment centre Residence climate improved Atmosphere downtown improved Downtown more attractive, may still be further decorated More cycling in and to the Downtown

17 Economic development Influence of the recession, but the economy in the Hague scores nationwide and regional good. Vacancy; increase in less significant than other cities and in this region. Measured passers-by; decline less than in other cities. Shop Surface; just equal. Horeca; 5% increase. Rent Prices; rising faster than elsewhere Economic developments vary by area; Spuimarkt, Lange Poten, Grote Marktstraat doing better than Hofkwartier, Noordeinde, Hoogstraat.

18 Air Quality Veerkades Measurements and calculations shows the air quality is improved at the Veerkades. The pollution in the Hague Centre area as a whole (μgresidents) is greatly diminished.

19 The Hague traffic circulation plan How is it that the Hague circulation plan is successful? The refurbishment of the city according to guidelines that apply for 20 years ("the heart healthy"). Device tailored to size and scale of the pedestrian Good pedestrian facilities contribute to an attractive residence climate and economic success. Strong increase in visit to the inner city. Division into sub-projects, keep it small Communication Strategy A piece of luck Solid politicians

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