Four new cycle routes improve accessibility of the region and Utrecht Science Park

Utrecht University, together with the province of Utrecht, the municipalities of Amersfoort, De Bilt, De Ronde Venen, Houten, Soest, Uithoorn, Utrecht and Zeist, Schiphol Airport and the Amsterdam Transport Region, has signed a letter of intent for the development of four new cycle routes. Through this collaboration, the partners aim to build a faster, more coherent and future-proof cycle network in the province of Utrecht.

Faster and more comfortable cycling to campus

Thousands of people visit Utrecht Science Park every day. Cycling plays a key role in keeping the increasingly busy campus accessible. For students and staff, cycling is often the most logical way to get to Utrecht Science Park. Cycle routes make this even more attractive: faster, safer and with fewer interruptions. This not only helps the campus, but also improves accessibility for the entire region.

The new Amersfoort – Soesterberg – Zeist – Utrecht Science Park route also ties in directly with the shared ambition to further develop Utrecht Science Park as a vital, healthy and future-proof environment, with a focus on accessibility.

Partners are working on four new, fast-cycle routes

The letters of intent form the basis for the development of four cycle routes:

• Wooden Castellum – Culemborg (to the ferry across the Lek)
• Houten – Utrecht Centre
• Amersfoort – Soesterberg – Zeist – Utrecht Science Park
• Mijdrecht – Uithoorn – Schiphol

During the study phase, the province will work with municipalities, residents, the Fietsersbond (Cyclists' Union) and other parties to investigate which options are most suitable. Once agreement has been reached, preparations and construction will commence. Based on previous projects, the province expects that a new cycle route will be ready for use within four to six years of the start of the study phase.

About cycle routes

Cycle routes are wide, comfortable and recognisable cycle paths between towns and villages, marked with green F signs, with priority at junctions wherever possible and a logical, safe layout. They make journeys of up to approximately 15 kilometres more attractive and offer a pleasant alternative to the car.