The Current State of Woonerfs in Europe Part 2:

Belgian Traffic Control Measures Post -COVID-19

Abstract

This report presents the findings of a survey conducted in the fall of 2023 on the state of woonerf traffic regulations in Belgium. Woonerfs are spaces created for the coexistence of people and vehicles to enrich living environments, first introduced in 1978. In recent years, these traffic regulations have been utilized to prioritize pedestrian spaces in entire city centers, as well as suburban residential areas. Although the ultimate goal is to redesign streets without sidewalks, and allow people to use whole street space, there are measures to clearly indicate areas designated as woonerfs through simple, provisional methods.