Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, operates within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, which includes the city and 36 surrounding municipalities in the North Holland and Flevoland provinces. Amsterdam Metropolitan Area facilitates metropolitan coordination on issues like transport, housing, and urban planning, with strong collaboration across local governments and the national government to address urban development challenges.
Amsterdam showcases progress in sustainable urban mobility, with bike lane accessibility at 87% in 2024, well above regional averages. Air quality has also improved significantly: between 2000 and 2019, particle pollution levels dropped by 28% and NO₂ levels dropped by 41%. While these figures highlight Amsterdam's notable progress in reducing urban air pollution, further efforts are needed to meet World Health Organisation targets.
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