Smooth flow of traffic
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The smooth flow of trams and buses makes public transport more punctual. This is a win-win situation:
- For passengers:
- secure connections
- certainty about time of arrival
- less stress
- more comfortable travel
- greater satisfaction with public transport
- For the local authority:
- more people taking public transport
- better quality of life
- more traffic safety
- satisfied local residents
- using the same resources, we can provide more and better public transport
- For De Lijn drivers
- less stress
- less aggression
- more pleasant work situation
- compliance with driving and resting periods
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What local authorities can do to improve traffic flow
- Consider traffic flow at the planning stage
- Prioritise bus and tram
- Allow bus stops on the carriageway
- Provide free bus passageway during roadworks
- Provide time slots for loading and unloading
- Ensure accessible bus stop layouts
- Ensure clear diversion signs during events
- Limit obstructions by construction site material
- Install speed cushions to calm traffic
- Remove parking spaces or redesign them
- Enforce the highway code
- Take a test trip yourself
You will find all the information you need in the traffic flow guide (15MB) PDF
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Asking for information or advice
For all types of intervention on our bus and tram routes, please contact the traffic flow expert responsible for your transport region:
- Aalst: Björn Cool
- Antwerp: Frans De Decker & Tim Cordemans
- Brugge: Kristof T'Kindt
- Ghent: Frank Desloovere & Björn Cool
- Kempen: Frans De Decker
- Kortrijk: Kristof T'Kindt
- Leuven: Arian Van Goidsenhoven & Dries Wathion
- Limburg: Kristof Nowicki
- Mechelen: Tim Cordemans
- Ostend: Kristof T'Kindt
- Roeselare: Kristof T'Kindt
- Flemish Ardennes: Björn Cool
- Flemish suburbs around Brussels: Arian Van Goidsenhoven & Dries Wathion
- Waasland: Frank Desloovere
- Westhoek: Kristof T'Kindt
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