Guideline
CROW · 2024 · Netherlands
The national guidelines, published by CROW, provides a comprehensive national framework for planning, organising and implementing winter maintenance and slipperiness prevention in the Netherlands. The guideline supports road authorities and municipalities in developing winter maintenance policies, operational plans, treatment strategies and prioritised maintenance networks.
Of particular relevance to year-round active mobility, the guideline addresses the specific requirements of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. It considers how winter maintenance priorities should reflect travel patterns, including commuting and school journeys, and the accessibility needs of pedestrians, particularly vulnerable users. The guidance also covers the coordination of maintenance activities across different parts of the transport network.
The publication addresses organisational responsibilities, operational procedures, equipment, treatment materials, environmental considerations and the management of winter maintenance under varying weather conditions.
For municipalities developing year-round active mobility networks, the guideline provides a structured reference for integrating walking and cycling into winter maintenance planning rather than treating them as secondary transport modes.
**Access note:** The full guideline is a paid publication. This summary is based on publicly available information about its scope and content.
