Brussels (Morning Newspaper) – Brussels opened its first Kiss & Cycle lane at Nos Enfants school, Vorst (Albertlaan 244), active 8–9 AM for cargo bikes; trial reviews happen before summer and autumn.
This morning, June 2, 2025, Brussels saw the opening of its first “Kiss & Cycle” lane near the Nos Enfants school in Vorst. They mentioned that as more families cycle to school, the area has become crowded and unsafe. To fix this, Brussels Mobility and the Vorst municipality, with the school’s help, created a special cycling drop-off zone.
It is located on Albertlaan at number 244, the lane is only for cyclists between 8:00 and 9:00 AM, the busiest drop-off time. Outside of these hours, it’s a regular paid parking spot, making good use of the space.
Will Brussels’ First Kiss & Cycle Lane improve school safety?
Brussels has just launched its first “Kiss & Cycle” lane near a school. Officials mentioned that the lane gives bikes a safe place to stop, which is good for the kids, parents, and people walking by. It’s also a change from always thinking about cars, as it gives bikes a special spot during the busiest times. If this works well, other schools in Brussels might try it too.
The new Kiss & Cycle lane near the Nos Enfants school in Vorst is made mainly for parents who use bigger bikes, like cargo bikes, trailer bikes, or other large types that do not fit well in normal bike racks. These bikes are often used to carry small children or school bags and need extra space to stop safely and turn around.
For parents and children who come on regular bicycles, nothing changes. They can still use the usual bike parking spaces, which are placed on both sides of the school entrance. This plan makes sure that the new zone helps solve the most urgent space and safety problems without causing any changes or trouble for the smaller bicycles that already have a place to park.
The Kiss & Cycle lane is part of a test project that will be watched closely to see how well it works and if it should be used in more places. The first check will happen just before the summer break, so the city can hear what people think after using it for a few months. A second, bigger check will happen in the autumn, to see how well the system works over a longer time and in different weather.
Other towns in Brussels are already very interested in the idea. Officials mentioned that if the checks show good results, the plan may be used in more places across the city. Brussels is working harder to make the streets safer, especially near schools where cars, bikes, and people all mix and can sometimes cause dangerous situations.
