The ongoing controversy over the traffic knip in Burchtstraat continues to stir debate among local residents. The city’s decision to move the knip to Vaartkom has reopened Burchtstraat to car traffic, much to the dismay of many neighbours. On 2025-06-04 19:56:00, new developments emerged as a resident took matters into his own hands by installing a digital traffic counter at his home.
- Knip in Burchtstraat verplaatst naar Vaartkom
- Bewoner plaatst digitale teller voor verkeer
- Meer dan 4.000 fietsers per dag geteld
- Buurtbewoners vragen overleg met stad
- Stad evalueert verkeerswijziging en veiligheid
- Bereikbaarheid parking Vaartkom blijft discussiepunt
Dennis Peeters, a Burchtstraat resident, has been monitoring the street’s traffic flow with a digital counter placed in his bedroom. After just two days, he was surprised to record over 4,000 cyclists passing through. This raises questions about the impact on safety and the neighbourhood’s quality of life.
With the knip temporarily lifted due to ongoing works on Vaartstraat, and the city’s decision to keep it that way, residents are pushing for dialogue. What can be done to balance accessibility and safety? The following summary sheds light on the situation.
Is reopening Burchtstraat to cars the best choice for the neighbourhood? Residents and officials face tough questions about traffic management and safety. Key points to consider include:
- The high volume of cyclists passing through Burchtstraat daily
- The city’s rationale prioritizing Vaartkom parking accessibility
- Residents’ call for a constructive dialogue with city authorities
- The planned evaluation of the traffic changes by Mobility Alderman Dirk Vansina
As the city evaluates the traffic changes, ongoing communication between residents and officials will be crucial. Will the data collected by locals like Peeters influence future decisions? The coming weeks could shape the future of Burchtstraat’s traffic policy.
