Amsterdam, NH
Municipality in Noord-Holland
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH responds to privacy concerns from mobile mapping with Blurring as a Service solution
Mobile mapping projects in Amsterdam result in street footage without anonymization. The city's Computer Vision Team developed its own algorithm for blurring personal information in panoramic images. Blurring as a Service recognizes entire people and vehicles compared to face and license plate identification used by other software. This solution protects personal privacy rights without manual editing or outside software costs.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH and Rotterdam inform motorists of excessive noise with sensor and signage pilot
Amsterdam's public health team determined one-fifth of city residents experienced excessive noise from motorcycles and cars. Noise detection sensors were placed at locations throughout both cities for the summer pilot. Vehicle noise exceeding the sensor's tolerance triggers a digital sign saying "Too Loud." Local officials will not issue tickets during the trial, instead using sensor data in determining the effectiveness of raised awareness on noise levels.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Rotterdam, ZH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH engages public on long-term planning of public EV charging stations
Amsterdam set a goal of adding 6,000 new public stations throughout the city by 2025. A one-month engagement campaign sought resident suggestions on future charging locations. City officials received 1,773 location pins on an interactive map along with comments about EV charging. The resulting location plan combined existing charger locations, 228 proposed locations that were not feasible, and 93 suggestions under further consideration.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH develops underwater bike garages for improved connections to transit options
A four-year project resulted in two underwater facilities with a capacity of up to 11,000 bikes. Cyclists park the first day for free with a €1.35 fee applied for each additional day. The parking structures connect to Amsterdam's Centraal Station using a series of moving walkways. City officials are removing surface bike racks and garages above the Stationsplein. This shift to underground parking translates into wider cycling and pedestrian lanes along with a cleaner waterfront.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH identifies vulnerabilities in its digital systems with an ethical hacking hotline
Amsterdam introduced a Zerocopter form for ethical hackers who identify exploitable issues in the city's systems. The hotline form offers anonymity or optional registration for progress tracking. Ethical hackers select from 22 vulnerability categories ranging from Application Level Denial of Service to Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities. This reporting system gathers links, attachments, and descriptions for targeted responses by city IT staff.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH searches for bike safety innovations with competition among community members
The city's Bicycle Innovation Lab opened the competition to advance its 2050 zero-casualties goal. Votes by city employees and the public narrow the field to a list of 10 finalists. A jury of experts in the field evaluates entries based on five criteria including originality, buy-in by relevant parties, and feasibility. The winner receives a 2,000-euro prize and a role in implementing the project with a budget of up to 45,000 euros.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Amsterdam, NH partners with university researchers on study of local mobility patterns
Amsterdam residents download the Fynch app to track car trips during the six-week pilot. Fynch gathers data on trip length, time of day, and speed from registered users. The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences sends two surveys to participants that ask about their experiences traveling through the city. Fynch users receive 20-euro gift cards to Bol.com for their participation and data from the pilot will inform future mobility projects.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands