Haarlemmermeer, NH
Municipality in Noord-Holland
Netherlands
Haarlemmermeer, NH makes waste and recycling disposal easier with underground containers
The municipality is working with Bammens to test locations near apartment complexes. Underground spaces free of pipes and cables may be selected for waste and recycling storage. Pedestrians can toss their bottles, glasses, and trash into Bammens bins connected to subterranean containers. Haarlemmermeer officials opted for underground containers to keep refuse away from public view and increase storage capacity.
Haarlemmermeer, NH
Netherlands
Haarlemmermeer, NH experiments with smart charging and vehicle-to-grid technologies in Hoofddorp
The town center includes two EV-only parking spots and 10 dynamic spots near smart chargers. Street signage near the dynamic spots turns blue when they are EV-only and green when other vehicles can park. Sensors in the smart chargers recognize nearby EVs and switch to blue if spots are vacant. Haarlemmermeer officials also anticipate the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology by placing storage batteries in street furniture.
Haarlemmermeer, NH
Netherlands
Haarlemmermeer, NH organizes the world's first zero-emission airport hotel shuttle network
City officials are working with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and nearby hotels on a unified system of all-electric shuttles. The network replaces diesel-powered shuttles operated by individual hotels that contribute to traffic congestion and poor air quality. International travelers will start riding plug-in shuttles in 2024. Haarlemmermeer estimates tailpipe emission reductions of 1,900 tons per year once the network is finished.
Haarlemmermeer, NH
Netherlands
Haarlemmermeer, NH improves enforcement of parking laws with in-ground sensor trial
Parking bays in two areas of Hoofddorp are monitored by sensors during the six-month pilot. Each sensor activates when a vehicle parks and keeps tabs on occupancy time. Local parking enforcement is notified when vehicles overstay posted limits, reducing the need for labor-intensive patrols. Municipal officials will analyze data from the pilot to refine parking policies and traffic patterns in high-density areas.
Haarlemmermeer, NH
Netherlands