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Haren is a town of around 25,000 on the southern edge of the City of Groningen. Its High Street, de Rijkstraatweg, runs for about 800 metres through the town centre. The town is bypassed by the nearby motorway, although on occasions heavy congestion causes traffic and freight to divert through along the High Street. Traffic volumes vary from 8,500 to 12,000 vehicles per day, similar to many UK market towns and High Streets. There is a frequent bus service along the street, and a relatively high proportion of freight traffic. Until 1999 the street was conventionally configured with a central 7 metre carriageway divided by a central white line. Kerbs separated the carriageway from the bicycle lanes, and the bike lanes from the narrow pavements. Traffic lights controlled three pedestrian crossings. Congestion in the town was particularly poor, and many shops were becoming hard to let.
The new arrangement provides a simple unmarked asphalt carriageway of six metres. Here the simple brick paving is continued between and beyond the shops and surrounding buildings. A simple drainage detail provides some visual and tactile guidance and orientation. Although there are some informal zebra crossings, almost all pedestrian flows merge seamlessly with the traffic flows. Very extensive work was done, and continues to be carried out, with the local Blind School, to allow visually-impaired pedestrians to re-orientate themselves. Early in the scheme, the regional Bicycle Federation insisted on the inclusion of separate bicycle lanes, but following general consensus after two years, these were removed. Most bicycles now share the carriageway with main traffic, where speeds have dropped to around 25-30 kph. Congestion problems have diminished, with bus companies reporting significantly improved journey reliability through the town. The design of the new roundabout (which replaced former traffic signals) at the end of the street is of interest. The dimensions are unconventional, and the central island has been configured to deliberately encourage public use. Benches, trees and public art are due to be added when budget allows. The scheme was implemented by the Municipality of Haren, under the direction of David van der Kellen with advice from Hans Monderman.
Project Haren
Pilot in the North of the Netherlands: HarenHaren is a town of around 25,000 on the southern edge of the City of Groningen. Its High Street, de Rijkstraatweg, runs for about 800 metres through the town centre. The town is bypassed by the nearby motorway, although on occasions heavy congestion causes traffic and freight to divert through along the High Street. Traffic volumes vary from 8,500 to 12,000 vehicles per day, similar to many UK market towns and High Streets. There is a frequent bus service along the street, and a relatively high proportion of freight traffic. Until 1999 the street was conventionally configured with a central 7 metre carriageway divided by a central white line. Kerbs separated the carriageway from the bicycle lanes, and the bike lanes from the narrow pavements. Traffic lights controlled three pedestrian crossings. Congestion in the town was particularly poor, and many shops were becoming hard to let.
The new arrangement provides a simple unmarked asphalt carriageway of six metres. Here the simple brick paving is continued between and beyond the shops and surrounding buildings. A simple drainage detail provides some visual and tactile guidance and orientation. Although there are some informal zebra crossings, almost all pedestrian flows merge seamlessly with the traffic flows. Very extensive work was done, and continues to be carried out, with the local Blind School, to allow visually-impaired pedestrians to re-orientate themselves. Early in the scheme, the regional Bicycle Federation insisted on the inclusion of separate bicycle lanes, but following general consensus after two years, these were removed. Most bicycles now share the carriageway with main traffic, where speeds have dropped to around 25-30 kph. Congestion problems have diminished, with bus companies reporting significantly improved journey reliability through the town. The design of the new roundabout (which replaced former traffic signals) at the end of the street is of interest. The dimensions are unconventional, and the central island has been configured to deliberately encourage public use. Benches, trees and public art are due to be added when budget allows. The scheme was implemented by the Municipality of Haren, under the direction of David van der Kellen with advice from Hans Monderman.