Fat Bike Ban in Amsterdam After All? 'Alderman Too Hesitant'

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Amsterdam should investigate whether fat bikes can be banned in the city center and parks. Several parties in the city council, including the Labour Party (PvdA), believe this. The coalition party considers Traffic Alderwoman Melanie van der Horst "too hesitant."

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Amsterdam should follow the example of the municipality of Enschede and also work towards a ban on fat bikes in busy areas. The Labour Party (PvdA), Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and Youth for the Freedom and Democracy (JA21) advocate this in written questions to the municipal executive. The parties are concerned about the "increasing nuisance and traffic safety" caused by fat bikes in the cit…