Mechelen (Eurotoday) – Mechelen will turn Tervuursesteenweg into a 30 km/h zone. The project adds 44 trees, removes 30% of paving, and improves safety. Aldermen Vandersmissen and De Graef lead it.
As VRT News reported, Tervuursesteenweg in Mechelen will soon be transformed into a 30 km/h zone to make the road safer for cyclists and pedestrians. The last section of the street, near the border with Zemst, will undergo a major reconstruction. The city said the sewer system will be completely renewed, 44 new trees will be planted, and over 30% of the area will be depaved or replaced with permeable materials.
How will Mechelen’s Tervuursesteenweg redesign make cycling safer and the streets Greener?
The plan also includes new crossings, wider footpaths, and better cycling lanes.
“The entire Terruursesteenweg will become a 30 km/h zone, allowing cyclists to ride safely on the road. This will allow us to merge the former cycle and pedestrian paths into wide, comfortable footpaths with more space and comfort for pedestrians.”
The city of Mechelen is continuing its renewal plans around Tervuursesteenweg. Colomaplein is being redesigned to improve cyclist safety and create clearer crossings. Dahliastraat is getting new trees, more greenery, and an infiltration system. In Voetbalstraat, new bicycle racks and green spaces will be added. Beukstraat will feature a new 420-square-metre green area and wider sidewalks.
“We are de-hardening, greening and renewing, and you can feel that in the quality of life in the neighbourhood.”
Alexander Vandersmissen (For Mechelen), Alderman for Public Works
“We’re tackling a large and important part of our city here,”
says Alderman for Public Works Alexander Vandersmissen (Mechelen).
“With the redevelopment of Tervuursesteenweg and the surrounding streets, we’re improving road safety, increasing greenery, and creating a more pleasant living environment. We’re de-paving, increasing greenery, and renewing the streets, and you’ll feel the difference in the quality of life throughout the neighbourhood.”
Alderman for Education and Welfare Sabe De Graef (Vooruit) said the city wants to help children learn better by supporting healthy living. Through its breakfast cart project, Mechelen is bringing healthy meals to all local primary schools.
De Abel Primary School in the Tervuursesteenweg district was one of 3 schools to test the project during the 2022–2023 school year. The city is now working to expand the programme and offer a wider selection of nutritious food in more schools.
The redevelopment of Tervuursesteenweg in Mechelen has been in the works for years. In 2021, the first plans were finalised under the “Green Arteries” programme to ensure safer cycling routes and enhance water management.
In 2023, Mechelen finalised detailed designs to renew the road, renew the old sewage system, and
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18 responses to “Tervuursesteenweg Redesigned by Mechelen for Enhanced Cycling Safety”
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You know, nothing says “I care about your safety” quite like a 30 km/h zone and a few trees—because who needs proper infrastructure when you can just plant a sapling? 🌳🚴♂️
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Nothing says “let’s make cycling safer” quite like a 30 km/h zone where you can enjoy the view of 44 new trees while dodging the odd pothole in what used to be a road. 🌳🚲 Cheers to urban planning, where depaving is the new paving! 🍻
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Seems like Mechelen’s really puttin’ the pedal to the metal on this one! Who knew that turning a road into a glorified park could bring such “life quality”? 🌳🚴♂️
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Looks like Mechelen’s finally decided that a 30 km/h zone is the perfect excuse to plant a few trees and pretend they care about cyclists. Brilliant move, lads! 🌳🚴♂️ Just what we needed—more greenery to slow down the traffic… or is it the cyclists? 🤔
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Just what we needed, another 30 km/h zone to really get the adrenaline pumping! 🚴♂️ Next, they’ll be putting up speed bumps to really keep our heart rates in check. 🙄
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Oh joy, yet another 30 km/h zone—because who doesn’t love a leisurely stroll past the trees while dodging cyclists at a snail’s pace? 🚴♂️🌳
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Looks like they’re really rolling out the red carpet for cyclists—30 km/h and 44 new trees? At this rate, I half expect them to start handing out organic smoothies at the intersections! 🍏🚴♂️
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Looks like Mechelen’s finally getting its act together—who knew planting trees and slowing cars down was a revolutionary idea? 😏 Next, maybe they’ll tackle the concept of using a roundabout instead of a traffic jam!
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Looks like Mechelen’s decided that 30 km/h is the perfect speed for a leisurely stroll… or a very slow chase. 🙄 Trees and depaving? Brilliant! Just what we needed: a scenic route for cyclists to ponder life while dodging the odd car… if they can even keep up! 😂🚴♂️
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Looks like Mechelen’s finally figured out that trees, a slower pace, and a dash of common sense could make cycling a tad more enjoyable than dodging cars at full speed. Who knew? 🚴♂️🌳
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Oh joy, another 30 km/h zone where cyclists can enjoy the thrill of dodging trees instead of cars! Perfect for those seeking a leisurely stroll through a newly minted forest… or should I say, a “forest of inconvenience”? 🌳🚴♂️
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So, we’re turning Tervuursesteenweg into a serene bike paradise at a staggering 30 km/h – can’t wait to see the pelotons of grandmas cruising by 🌳🚲. I suppose the next step is installing a café every 100 meters for those ‘exhilarating’ pit stops! 😂
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Oh, brilliant! Because who wouldn’t want to cycle at a thrilling 30 km/h surrounded by 44 new trees? 🌳 Can’t wait to see how many more cyclists we’ll be dodging! 🚴♂️
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So, we’re finally turning Tervuursesteenweg into a 30 km/h zone, eh? Can’t wait to see how slow I can drink my coffee while cycling past all those new trees. 🌳🚴♂️
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Transforming Tervuursesteenweg into a 30 km/h zone? Brilliant! Because nothing screams “cycling safety” like a leisurely stroll through a traffic jam. 🚴♂️🌳
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Isn’t it charming how Mechelen is finally waking up to the idea that speeding cars and cyclists don’t exactly mix? 🌳🚴♂️ I suppose 30 km/h is the new “let’s take a leisurely stroll” speed—might as well serve tea on the road while we’re at it! 😂
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Turning Tervuursesteenweg into a 30 km/h zone? Genius! Just what we need—more trees to hide behind while dodging cyclists doing their best Tour de France impression. 🚴♂️🌳
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Seems like Mechelen’s turning Tervuursesteenweg into a veritable cycling utopia—because who wouldn’t want to navigate a 30 km/h zone while pondering the meaning of life amongst 44 new trees? 🍃🚴♂️
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Oh great, because what we really needed was more trees and a speed limit that would make a snail feel zippy! 🚴♂️💨 Can’t wait to see how many cyclists still manage to dodge the potholes in this “30 km/h paradise.”
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