In any case, speed bumps have now been installed at the four roundabouts – where a bus lane runs straight through the middle – so that motorists have to slow down. In addition, a sign indicating the maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour has been placed.
Another commenter called the measures symbolic politics last week. “Now it is suddenly possible and the province and transport region are open to measures,” he expressed his surprise.
‘Car speed not the problem’
On social media, Aalsmeer residents wonder whether the measures are enough. One of them is Jan Koster, who is recovering from a second operation after he was hit at the same roundabout where the woman was killed. He doubts the measures, since the driver involved in the fatal accident already had to cross a speed bump.
“The 62-year-old driver of the car was not speeding,” he emphasizes. “Due to the complexity of the roundabout – you really have to pay attention to everything – driving fast is almost impossible. However, the buses do drive fast. Without obstacles.” According to the municipal spokesperson, a speed reduction has been agreed with Connexxion regarding the buses.
By receiving a petition, traffic councilor Bart Kabout promised last week to work hard to redesign the roundabouts together with the Amsterdam Transport Region and the province. “A quick, total solution to all problems is not immediately available. If there was, I would have used my magic wand for it a long time ago,” he said at the time.