De Pijp Gets New Speed Limits, Bus Priority Lanes Starting Late 2026

The Amsterdam city council passed amendments to the local mobility plan on July 7, directing changes to traffic speeds and public transport lanes in De Pijp. The measures apply to designated streets within the neighborhood boundaries and will affect daily travel for residents who drive, cycle or use trams and buses.

These votes follow the release of the municipal 2026 traffic assessment, which identified congestion hotspots around the Sarphatipark and Albert Cuypstraat market area. Council records show the amendments were bundled into the existing Mobility Plan framework rather than introduced as standalone legislation.

Impacts on daily movement in De Pijp

Residents driving on streets covered by the new 30 km/h zones will encounter updated signage and enforcement cameras starting in December 2026. Bus routes 24 and 12 will gain dedicated lanes at key intersections, with the first segments scheduled for completion by March 2027 according to the implementation timeline in the council documents.

Local commuters who rely on the No. 4 tram line can expect minor timetable adjustments once the priority measures activate, though the government projects these will shorten peak-hour travel times by several minutes on average. Households without cars will notice the changes primarily through altered delivery vehicle access near the market stalls.

The 2026 annual budget paper allocates 850,000 euros specifically for De Pijp signage, lane markings and initial enforcement equipment. This figure appears under the traffic management line item and covers only the first two phases of the three-year rollout.

City transport staff will publish detailed street-by-street schedules on the municipal website in September 2026. Further council updates on phase-two construction are listed for the November meeting agenda.