SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY ARNHEM NIJMEGEN REGION | AMBITION DOCUMENT STRONG

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Nowhere in the Netherlands do economic The Hague strength, urban dynamics and a fantastic living environment converge so naturally as in the Arnhem Nijmegen region! It is a sustainable, connected region with a strong economy. Arnhem Nijmegen is the region’s largest urban network and the economic focal point of East Netherlands, with nearly 800,000 inhabitants. Berlin The Arnhem Nijmegen region is the driving force behind the Gelderland economy. Favourably located on international corridors by road, rail and water. We dispose of high-quality knowledge locations, a highly educated and creative population and education & knowledge institutes of world stature. Our Motorways Health, HighTech and Energy top sectors make an important contribution to the Railways international competitive position of the Freight railways Netherlands. Moreover, our region has a splendid living environment with nature, Airport culture and history. A unique combination Logistics hub of which we are rightly proud.

▪▪ 1 ▪▪ 2 Big challenges require a regional strategy

Our region has a high level of urbanisation. Partly as a result of the acclaimed quality of the living environment, our region grows rapidly. ty Ec ili on 40,000 extra houses are needed, among REGIONAL b o a m others because of the region’s increasing in a y COOPERATION t overlap with daily urban systems of the s Amsterdam-Rotterdam conurbation u S Randstad. This makes our region the together It is our ambition number one growth region outside the to rank among the Randstad, a considerable challenge! For more robust Dutch regions with the further growth will lead to increasing strongest performance. mobility in an already-stretched mobility and stronger Reinforcement of the y system. It is our aim to facilitate this H it During the treatment of the discussion paper competitive position is il growth in such a manner that it will o b ‘regional cooperation - together more robust needed to enable further us o produce a qualitative addition to the and stronger’ in April 2019, all Executives of the economic growth. Internati- in M urban environment. g cooperating municipalities committed to the onalisation is booming and as Our location on the main rivers and reinforcement of regional cooperation. The ambi- such the region will increasingly de- (Natura 2000) nature conservation areas tion was formulated as follows: velop into a collaborative network that is only make the task extra challenging. part of all kinds of broader networks, national This is also apparent from the tasks We want to maintain and reinforce our as well as European and global. concerning the Nitrogen Strategy unique combination of economic strength and Programme PAS. The attractive spatial “quality of life for our residents, businesses and Through Healthy Growth, we contribute to the quality and high quality of life that knowledge institutes. We want to be a top region internationally established ‘Sustainable Development form the basis of our growth, must in the Netherlands and at the same time distin- Goals’ and we present ourselves as a European-orien- be preserved. That’s why we aim for guish ourselves from other regions. Our efforts ted border region. The ambitions and investments sustainable facilitation of the spatial are aimed at the combination of sustainable and are increasingly and more logically connected

growth by densification and expansion healthy choices in terms of housing, working and between the different policy fields, agendas and

linked to the existing infrastructure and mobility, on our way to a circular economy. With a activities of the Arnhem Nijmegen region. The regional great deal of attention for human capital, to offer sustainable mobility and accessibility links the “ Energy mobility hubs. Customised solutions room and (wo)manpower to innovations and eco- Transition Roadmap with the cooperation in the Source: Discussion paper are needed to realise housing with nomic activity in our top sectors, partly in relation Regional Energy Strategy and the Administrative Regional Cooperation sufficient quality standards that is to important social challenges (such as the energy Agreement on the Investment agenda. Together more robust and stronger affordable as well as future-proof. This transition and mobility). This to ensure that in- requires a strong regional cooperation creasing numbers of our residents can join in and Through the investment agenda by now on the themes of housing, sustainability, benefit from the opportunities and the healthy some 200 million euro has been invested in economy and mobility. growth we strive for in this great urban region. the region by authorities and third parties.

▪▪ 3 ▪▪ 4 ▪▪ 4 We are working on urban and Our commitment is laid down regional accessibility in the ambition document: Sustainable Mobility and SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY Accessibility We want to attract, interest and perma- Healthy towns as meeting centres and AND ACCESSIBILITY nently bind residents and businesses, a healthy region to live in. Our region The Arnhem Nijmegen region has employees and students. An excellent has good railway connections with both the level of scale required to tackle We are working on sustainable accessibility is of strategic importance the Amsterdam-Rotterdam conurbati- the challenges of sustainable the 6 WORK TRACKS mobility for an attractive business climate. Fast, on Randstad, the Ruhr area and North mobility and accessibility. We see for Sustainable Mobility direct and reliable connections from and & South Netherlands. Arnhem Central many opportunities to make more We are committed to sustainable to the surrounding urban regions and functions in this respect as the East effective use of the innovation and Accessibility mobility. This is line with our regional Germany respond to the spatial scale-up Netherlands hub. The international force of our region in the area of character. For we have the cleanest of the knowledge economy. Our public transport strategy (vision smart mobility/traffic management, bus concessions of the Netherlands residents can travel to the centre of PT2040) is currently at the level of sustainable automotive techno- ROBUST ROAD NETWORK including a unique trolley system in Amsterdam, Mainport Schiphol and connecting border regions and crea- logy and the further development Arnhem, we are forerunners in the area Düsseldorf in 45 minutes. Border-cros- ting fast and sustainable connections of our main railway structure (ICE of fast cycling routes and Nijmegen was sing connections will be further develo- between the Netherlands and the main and PHS), bicycle and high-quality RELIABLE RAIL elected European Green Capital of 2018. ped in the coming period. economic core areas in the surroun- public transport. Structural coope- In our spatial development we prioritise Alternative transport options between ding countries. The IC networks in the ration and a shared ambition, vision our mobility hubs. Comprehensive area our residential and work locations will Netherlands are linked to IC stations and agenda constitute the basis. development is realised on Arnhem be necessary to sustainably cope with across the border with connections to The result: a dynamic ambition (HIGH-QUALITY) PT FOR ALL and Nijmegen Central and on Nijmegen the increase in urbanisation. Our cycling the ICE and HSL networks. We support document to promote the required Heyendaal. We continue our strategy network offers our residents and these starting principles. sustainable mobility and to guaran- to use our existing mobility networks employees an attractive, comfortable, tee essential urban accessibility. The ATTRACTIVE CYCLING NETWORK more effectively. We specifically target safe and quick commute option. More Ambition Document Sustainable zero-emission mobility (bicycle, public ‘clean travelling’ is needed to strengthen Mobility and Accessibility categori- transport, e-transport, etc.). We strive the living climate in our cities and ses these tasks in six cohesive work for more clean mileage in our daily centres. And logistics can make a tracks. CLEAN TRANSPORT movements. These efforts are closely contribution. Think of sustainable fuels related to strengthening our living for logistics transport, more last-mile environment and the Regional Energy solutions and sustainable inland water- SAFE TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT Strategy. way transport.

You will find the details of our commitment on the 6 work tracks for Sustainable Mobility ” and Accessibility on the next pages. >>>>

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The main road network in the Arnhem situation is clearly linked to the widening Nijmegen region is vulnerable. The acces- of the A12 motorway. The extension and sibility of the Arnhem Nijmegen region is partial widening of the A15 (3) and the increasingly under pressure and a joint widening of the A12 (project ViA15) will 1 Improvement of the approach to road improvement is urgent- tackle major bottlenecks in the main road A50 / Bankhoef ly required! Especially with respect to the network. The ViA15 project will contribute main roads, robust solutions are needed to a solution for the daily problems on to preserve the quality of life in the towns the Pleyroute and the A12 in the corridor 2 Improvement Eastern and centres. With congestion, various between Arnhem and De Achterhoek flank Arnhem / undesired short cuts emerge in the region and is closely linked to the approach of De Liemers that put the quality of life under pressure. the above-average Nijmegen junction. There will be large-scale road works in We have a comprehensive view of the the coming period. The region will assu- challenge concerning the N325/ A325 (4). 3 Extend the A15 me an active role with regard to traffic Among others by involving the interacti- management. We will limit the inconveni- on with Park Lingezegen, the accessibility 4 Robust A325 / N325 ence to traffic and will align the various of Huissen and the Dorpensingel. The road works. accessibility issues on the Southern flank of Nijmegen also have our attention (5). 5 Improvement There are regional concerns about the Southern flank flow of traffic on the A50 around the Nijmegen Bankhoef junction (1). Tackling this issue is top priority for the cooperating municipalities. On a regional level, we focus on the accessibility of the Eastern flank of Arnhem / De Liemers (2) This

ROLE OF THE REGION Blowing wind into the sails Our vision and strategy for the work track ‘Robust Main Road Network’ Influence course and priorities is laid down in our Main Road Position Paper. The role and the organisati- region is one of the partners in on of the Arnhem Nijmegen a bigger supra-regional arena. region will change in line Together with other parties, with the requirements of the the region lobbies for priority task. Certain tasks will be and capacity. This means as- directed by the region itself to king for attention for priorities ” target ambition and results. at the right times in order In others, the region will be to influence decisions. This one of multiple partners who literally means ‘blowing wind jointly detail the tasks at hand. into the sails’ to accelerate For both the work track ‘Ro- certain tasks and/or to adjust bust Main Road Network’ and the course/direction. ‘Reliable Rail and Hubs’ the

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There are ongoing major investment into the railway link Railterminal Gelderland rail. This is of vital economic importance (5) and we cooperate in making optimal 1 Improvement to the Arnhem Nijmegen region. Arnhem use of the terminal. An important ad- Nijmegen Central Central holds a key position in this res- justment for passenger transport is the pect as ICE hub. The region is committed introduction of timetable-free travelling 2 Realisation Rail to the improvement of Nijmegen Central on the Nijmegen-Arnhem-Utrecht-Am- Hub East Arnhem (1). An integrated area development will sterdam corridor. With the realisation of be carried out resulting in a new West the High-Frequency Railway Transport 3 Quality improvement entrance, a quality boost on the city (PHS) programme (6) as from 2022 Dutch Nijmegen-Venlo centre side and railway adjustments to Railways NS will operate two extra inter- railway Maaslijn accommodate more and longer trains. city trains between Arnhem and Utrecht, A solution for the railway hub East (East with a continued growth to 2028 with 6 4 Quality improvement of Arnhem Central) is also important intercity trains and 4 region sprinters on Arnhem-Zwolle railway IJssellijn to the Arnhem-Nijmegen region (2). On the Schiphol-Utrecht-Nijmegen corridor. the region’s Southern flank, a speedy The region aims for a direct connection 5 Realisation electrification of the Maaslijn has our with both Schiphol and Amsterdam Gelderland Rail priority (3). This in cohesion with impro- Central. The region is also committed to Terminal vement of Nijmegen Heyendaal station. faster, more frequent, reliable internati- The IJssellijn (4) offers an important onal railway connections (7). We aim at 6 Realisation connection to the surrounding urban an hourly ICE service with higher speeds High-Frequency regions. The connection needs a quality an improved reliability. Rail Transport impulse both in terms of travel time and Programme PHS reliability. Rail transport is important to our logistics position. That is why the 7 ICE Amsterdam- region argues for a proper integration of Frankfurt / Berlin

Our vision and strategy for the work track ‘Quality Impulse Rail and & Hubs is laid down in our Rail and Hubs Position Paper.

ROLE OF THE REGION Blowing wind into the sails Influence course and priorities

▪▪ 9 ▪▪ 10 Urban High-speed PT Arnhem (HIGH-QUALITY) PT FOR ALL

Our efforts are aimed at the further de- lity services. In the latter respect, we see velopment of High-quality Public Trans- various initiatives emerge both from the port. Fast, clean and reliable bus con- market and society. The region’s role will nections between the living, work and be a permanent one in following deve- knowledge locations in town and the lopments and facilitating them. We also region. We are taking targeted measu- expressly look at opportunities for EU res to improve public transport before (subsidised) projects that have a strong the start of the new concession as per focus of the European Commission and 2023. In this respect, chain mobility and our Polis network. It is our intention to shared mobility are areas that have our further develop the PT safety net and continued attention. We want our stops the transport for specific groups into a and stations to be future-proof. This is comprehensive system with all forms of not just a matter of sufficient bicycle demand-based (public) transport. parking but also of facilities to park and charge e-bikes safely. At other locations it is a matter of simplifying the switch from the car (Kiss & Ride of P+R) or the connection with shared mobility/mobi-

Urban High-speed PT Nijmegen Our vision and strategy for the work track ‘(High-quality) PT for all’ is ROLE OF THE REGION laid down in our Public Transport Position Paper. Together in motion Work out projects and measures together with partners

In both the ‘High-quality PT oning party of public transport and other (shared ) mobility’ in the region and at the same and the ‘Future-proof and safe time lead partner in the deve- cycling network’ work tracks, lopment and realisation of fast the region is one of multiple cycling routes in the region. partners. Close cooperation From our regional ambitions with the Province of Gelder- we will work out the projects land is is relevant in both and measures together with tasks. Gelderland is commissi- our partners.

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The Arnhem Nijmegen region is com- improving links and access routes (3). mitted to a bigger presence of cycling. These are our feeders to existing fast Travelling by bike is clean, healthy and cycling routes (3A) and to public trans- available to all. We will tempt residents, port hubs (3B). ‘Bridging’ the difference

1 Complete network employees and visitors to make short in height between the lively inner cities ‘ ‘ of fast cycling trips in a sustainable way: by bicycle. under the bridge and the fast cycling routes with special focus on traffic We jointly invest in smart improvements routes is a task that we will take up (3C). safety and additions to our fast cycling net- The region wants to link the cycling work route and we structurally organise ambitions to recreation. The region will cycling campaigns and bicycle promo- take the initiative to jointly work out the- 2 Explore promising tion. We will complete our fast cycling se two tasks and to explore the options new fast cycling routes network and at the same time solve for cohesion and reinforcement. traffic safety issues on existing routes A.) Western flank route Arnhem-Elst-Nijmegen (1). We see promising fast cycling routes We have learned that promoting cycling B.) Wijchen-Oss emerge for 4 connections in the region goes far beyond an attractive cycling C.) Arnhem-Huissen hub A15 Bemmel (2). To this end we will start surveys into network. People also need to be D.) ‘Om de Noord’ the potential of the Western flank route informed about the fast cycling routes Arnhem-Elst-Nijmegen (2A), the fast so they can explore them themselves. 3 Feeders cycling route Wijchen-Oss in relation to Cycling is not yet a matter of course for the A50 corridor (2B), the route between all residents. We will continue successful A.) Connections to fast cycling routes Arnhem-Huissen hub A15 Bemmel (2C) bicycle promotion measures and trend- B.) Connections to PT hubs C.) Connections to the bridges and a fast cycling route ‘Om de Noord’ setting campaigns. between Oosterbeek-Arnhem-Velp and 4 Bicycle highways Westervoort (2D). We will also work on

5 Recreational routes

6 Bicycle promotion

Our vision and strategy for the work track ‘Attractive Cycling Network’ ” is laid down in our Bicycle Position Paper. ROLE OF THE REGION Together in motion Work out projects and measures together with partners

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The ‘Smart & Clean Transport’ ses in the region. Together with SHARED STRATEGY programme takes us one step road authorities we explore how 1 MOBILITY BEHAVIOUR closer to a sustainable region to deploy our traffic lights even with improved accessibility. smarter. We will regionally orga- 1 Behavioural measures A12 The ‘Smart & Clean Transport’ We offer solutions for smarter, nise the required traffic data. This 2 Reassess employers strategy BUNDLE FORCES programme provides the regi- healthier and more sustaina- will help us to apply regional traf- 2 3 Behavioural measures SMART MOBILITY onal implementation of smart ble transport. This way, we are fic management with incidents, renovation Waal bridge Smart Roads and sustainable mobility. It taking good care of ourselves, events or major (road) works. We 4A Campus strategy Heyendaal 2.1 aims at a joint approach of the living environment and the will use big road works such as 2.2a Region-wide organised data 4B Campus strategy CWZ / mobility behaviour, the realisa- accessibility of our main econo- the bridge over the river Waal in NovioTech 2.2b Accelerated replacement of tion of smart mobility through mic centres. We help commuters, Nijmegen or the N844 in Malden traffic control equipment 4C Campus strategy Arnhem UoAS’ STIMULATE SUSTAIN- HAN / VHL 3 joining forces and the promo- residents, visitors and logistics to tempt drivers to structurally 2.3 Mobility as a Service ABLE MOBILITY tion of sustainable mobility. to make conscious choices. We use other (more sustainable) 5 Behavioural measures N844 Malden The ‘Smart & Clean Transport’ do this together with employers, transport options. 3.1 Logistics Brokers programme is the first step to knowledge institutes, logistics 3.2 E-hubs / shared mobility the regional translation of the service providers, authorities The programme objective is residents national climate agreement and the residents of the Arnhem structural, sustainable, smart 3.3 Clean vehicles incl. charging infrastructure which has been implemented Nijmegen region themselves. For travel behaviour of 10,000 extra from the spring of 2019. The re- example through the behavioural travellers per day. Commuters, 3.4 Logistics green Hub(s) duction of CO2 in our mobility measures A12, a reassessment residents, visitors and logistics 3.5 Sustainable Last Mile Logistics is the central theme. of the employers strategy and that have switched to smart and 3.6 Smart logistics the continued deployment of a sustainable mobility alternatives ‘s-Heerenberg-Emmerich logistics broker. in the programme term of 4 years.

We continue the successful Campus Heyendaal improvement and scale it up on other campu-

ROLE OF THE REGION At the helm The region has a leading role in the elaboration The ‘Smart & Clean Transport’ programme is detailed in a programme and detailing in cooperation with other parties. ” plan including an overview of envisaged projects. In both the regional road res. In order to ultimately safety strategy and the ‘Smart decide on measures, & Clean Transport’ programme cooperation with public and the region functions as driver. private parties will be The Arnhem Nijmegen region essential. In this context, is at the helm to work out the we are explicitly looking to tasks in promising problem- cooperation with EU partners solving strategies and measu- ▪▪ 15 ▪▪ 16 Policy themes structure the most SAFE TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT 9 important traffic safety risks

Safe Heterogeneity Technological Vulnerable Infrastructure in tra c developments road users Our mobility is constantly changing. In Together with the East Netherlands

recent years we see an increasing use of Regional Body Traffic Safety, we have credible adjust speed di erences di erence in mass pedestrians mobility scooters limits infrastructure driving task support self-driving cars systems cycle tracks in combination with diffe- translated this task into regional spear- rences in speed. New technologies, such heads for the 2019-2022 period. This two-wheelers safe roadsides new means of transport innovation as the e-bike and the speed pedelec ties in with the 9 themes of the Strategic present a different picture of our cycling Plan Traffic Safety 2030. networks. Cars also have higher levels inexperienced Driving under Driving of integrated technology; new aspects Our efforts are aimed at five core road users the in uence speed that we will have to learn to handle. elements: There are more distractions by social ▪▪ More structural attention for traffic children novice drivers alcohol drugs speed limits safe speed media en people of more advanced age safety; groups continue to participate in traffic. ▪▪ More regional commitment and credible road new modalities All these changes require renewed and cooperation (efficiency) between combined abuse setting structural attention to traffic safety! authorities and civil society For the number of traffic casualties has organisations; Distractions Tra c increased in recent years and in our ▪▪ Risk-based policy by analysis of in tra c oenders region as well. A break with past trends biggest risks; we want to stop! Our main assignment is ▪▪ Stimulate integrated and uniform

camera monitoring legislation and regulations making sure everybody gets home safely traffic safety policy - also with smart functions passengers each day. individual municipalities;

corrective sanctions ▪▪ Monitor and adjust implementation in music consultation.

Our vision and strategy for the work track ‘Safe Traffic Environment’ is laid down in our Traffic Safety Position Paper.

Commissioned by: ” REGIO ARNHEM NIJMEGEN Also made possible by: ROLE OF THE REGION GOUDAPPEL COFFENG At the helm The region has a leading role in the elaboration Reference: 004376.20190917.R1.01 and detailing in cooperation with other parties. Date: September, 2019

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Travel quickly, comfortably, safe, reliably and clean. This is realised by SMART & Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility in the Arnhem Nijmegen region. We offer sustainable solutions for a robust road network, reliable rail, (High-quality) PT for all and an attractive cycling network. We also work on a safe traffic environment and stimulate sustainable travel behaviour. Together, more robust and stronger for a healthy and sustainable accessible region with a pleasant environment for living,

working and travelling.

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