Ankomstraten

Ankomstraten is a term used in urban planning and transportation studies to describe the network of streets, routes, and access corridors that handle inbound traffic and pedestrian flow toward central districts, major transport hubs, or important commercial areas. The concept emphasizes the interface between peripheral neighborhoods and the urban core, and it is used to analyze capacity, accessibility, and the distribution of land uses along key access corridors.

The term combines elements from Dutch roots, with ankomst meaning arrival and straten meaning streets. In practice, ankomstraten are not limited to one language or country but are discussed in planning literature as a way to frame how streets function as arrival channels into a city center. They often include feeder arterial streets, transit corridors, and pedestrianized approaches that influence where people choose to walk, bike, or ride transit.

Design and planning considerations for ankomstraten include traffic signal coordination, transit priority measures, street geometry, parking policies, and the integration of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Evaluations typically look at congestion, safety, accessibility for people with disabilities, and the potential for economic activity along the corridor. The concept supports strategies such as transit-oriented development, congestion management, and the optimization of land use around stations and hubs.