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#traffic-laws
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists can legally pass through a red light when a walk signal is on, clarifying a long-standing misinterpretation.
fromFast Company
9 months ago
Boston

DoorDash ramps up efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers after cities complained

DoorDash is enhancing efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers, following complaints from cities.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists can legally pass through a red light when a walk signal is on, clarifying a long-standing misinterpretation.
fromFast Company
9 months ago
Boston

DoorDash ramps up efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers after cities complained

DoorDash is enhancing efforts to remove dangerous delivery drivers, following complaints from cities.
more#traffic-laws
#e-bikes
fromBKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

New regulations permit e-bike battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks, improving safety and reducing indoor charging fire risks.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation - Streetsblog New York City

Whizz aims to support delivery workers, especially immigrants, by providing affordable access to e-bikes despite financial barriers.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

New regulations permit e-bike battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks, improving safety and reducing indoor charging fire risks.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation - Streetsblog New York City

Whizz aims to support delivery workers, especially immigrants, by providing affordable access to e-bikes despite financial barriers.
more#e-bikes
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Pushes Many Further Away From Services | KQED

San Diego is facing a growing issue with homeless tent encampments along freeways, raising safety and public health concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
LA real estate

Empty RV trailers that attracted squatters in L.A. County now showing up in Riverside County

Empty trailers in Riverside County create legal and community challenges following their eviction from Los Angeles County.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop | CBC News

Toronto city officials cease and desist order a non-profit's tiny mobile homes for the homeless, despite their safety features.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Pushes Many Further Away From Services | KQED

San Diego is facing a growing issue with homeless tent encampments along freeways, raising safety and public health concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
LA real estate

Empty RV trailers that attracted squatters in L.A. County now showing up in Riverside County

Empty trailers in Riverside County create legal and community challenges following their eviction from Los Angeles County.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop | CBC News

Toronto city officials cease and desist order a non-profit's tiny mobile homes for the homeless, despite their safety features.
more#homelessness
#environmental-policy
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce 'Last Mile' Truck Use - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration supports a bill mandating environmentally friendly practices for last-mile warehousing to reduce pollution from truck traffic.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Berkeley votes to ban most plants, wooden fences within 5 feet from some homes to prevent wildfires

Berkeley has implemented strict fire prevention measures for homes near Tilden Park.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce 'Last Mile' Truck Use - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration supports a bill mandating environmentally friendly practices for last-mile warehousing to reduce pollution from truck traffic.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Berkeley votes to ban most plants, wooden fences within 5 feet from some homes to prevent wildfires

Berkeley has implemented strict fire prevention measures for homes near Tilden Park.
more#environmental-policy
#waste-management
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago

Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

New York City's curbside composting becomes mandatory on April 1, 2025, with fines for non-compliance.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Austin Resource Recovery to formally amend cart collection rules - Austin Monitor

Austin Resource Recovery is updating recycling and trash cart rules to align with current operations and resident feedback.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 weeks ago

Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

New York City's curbside composting becomes mandatory on April 1, 2025, with fines for non-compliance.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Austin Resource Recovery to formally amend cart collection rules - Austin Monitor

Austin Resource Recovery is updating recycling and trash cart rules to align with current operations and resident feedback.
more#waste-management
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Dallas Cowboys

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis defies lawsuits, vows massive American flags 'not coming down'

Camping World defends large American flags against lawsuits from municipalities, asserting a commitment to keep them displayed.
#outdoor-dining
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Street eats: Here's what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

Outdoor dining in NYC returns April 1 with new regulations for cleanliness and safety.
fromBKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

City Cracks Down on Brooklyn Eatery For Using School Bus as Outdoor Dining Shed

Brooklyn pizzeria's use of a school bus as a dining space faces backlash due to city regulations on outdoor dining.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC food

Fare Fares: Here's How Much Outdoor Dining Costs Restaurants - Streetsblog New York City

The new outdoor dining program imposes significant financial burdens on business owners, leading to decreased participation compared to the pandemic-era initiative.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York City

Many restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Street eats: Here's what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

Outdoor dining in NYC returns April 1 with new regulations for cleanliness and safety.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

City Cracks Down on Brooklyn Eatery For Using School Bus as Outdoor Dining Shed

Brooklyn pizzeria's use of a school bus as a dining space faces backlash due to city regulations on outdoor dining.
NYC food
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Fare Fares: Here's How Much Outdoor Dining Costs Restaurants - Streetsblog New York City

The new outdoor dining program imposes significant financial burdens on business owners, leading to decreased participation compared to the pandemic-era initiative.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York City

Many restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.
more#outdoor-dining
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines Bronx Times

New fines for illegal park dumping increase from $1,000 to $5,000 starting March 31, 2025, to deter illegal dumping in New York City.
#public-safety
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston and neighboring cities are cracking down on uncleared sidewalks

Boston's officials are intensifying efforts to enforce sidewalk clearing obligations amid hazardous winter conditions.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Spring break rules keep Miami Beach crowds small and calm as second peak weekend begins

Miami Beach officials have successfully implemented measures to deter rowdy spring break crowds for the second consecutive year.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston and neighboring cities are cracking down on uncleared sidewalks

Boston's officials are intensifying efforts to enforce sidewalk clearing obligations amid hazardous winter conditions.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Spring break rules keep Miami Beach crowds small and calm as second peak weekend begins

Miami Beach officials have successfully implemented measures to deter rowdy spring break crowds for the second consecutive year.
more#public-safety
#historic-preservation
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Renovation

Chinatown-Kensington 'zombie' house deteriorating from neglect, neighbours say | CBC News

Community members are frustrated with the deterioration of a historic home in Kensington-Chinatown and seek better regulations for maintaining vacant properties.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

'Tacky' makeover halted at historic Biltmore Hotel. Coral Gables says work not approved

Renovations at the historic Biltmore Hotel were halted due to unauthorized work stripping its original features.
Renovation
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Chinatown-Kensington 'zombie' house deteriorating from neglect, neighbours say | CBC News

Community members are frustrated with the deterioration of a historic home in Kensington-Chinatown and seek better regulations for maintaining vacant properties.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

'Tacky' makeover halted at historic Biltmore Hotel. Coral Gables says work not approved

Renovations at the historic Biltmore Hotel were halted due to unauthorized work stripping its original features.
more#historic-preservation
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Golden Retriever meetup on Boston Common canceled due to city's Marathon Weekend rule

Boston Marathon meetup canceled by the city due to permit restrictions on special events at Boston Common.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose rejects development due to 'ridiculous' red tape - San Jose Spotlight

Rigid regulations may hinder housing development, as demonstrated by a rejected proposal over minor paperwork errors.
#short-term-rentals
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Music Commission wants STR taxes to increase Live Music Fund awards - Austin Monitor

The Music Commission aims to increase funding for the Live Music Fund, addressing high demand and potential funding from short-term rental taxes.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

City considers new STR rules requiring oversight from platforms - Austin Monitor

City's proposed regulation changes for short-term rentals aim to increase licensing, ensure safety, and boost Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Music Commission wants STR taxes to increase Live Music Fund awards - Austin Monitor

The Music Commission aims to increase funding for the Live Music Fund, addressing high demand and potential funding from short-term rental taxes.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

City considers new STR rules requiring oversight from platforms - Austin Monitor

City's proposed regulation changes for short-term rentals aim to increase licensing, ensure safety, and boost Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.
more#short-term-rentals
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

City Eyes More Tour Flights From Downtown Heliport With Electric Aircraft - Streetsblog New York City

The city is considering lifting a cap on helicopter trips to promote electric aircraft despite noise complaints from residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

San Jose program could cut red-tape stifling major development projects downtown

San Jose is streamlining project approvals to encourage innovation and address housing needs despite zoning regulations.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

City Can Now Close Non-Compliant E-bike Shops

New laws empower city officials to shut down retailers selling uncertified lithium-ion batteries.
There is an urgent need for retailers to prioritize safety regarding micromobility devices.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Madrid announces e-scooter ban over safety concerns DW 09/05/2024

Madrid is set to ban e-scooter rentals due to safety concerns and non-compliance by operators.
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
Venture

Thursday's Headlines: Hot Enough For Ya Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Media portrays celebrity vehicle incidents differently than those involving everyday citizens.
The federal government is cracking down on a new ride-sharing app, 'Screwber'.
Despite being banned, plate covers for vehicles are still accessible online.
Local residents voice their frustrations over the noise and pollution from ice cream trucks.
fromCurbed
11 months ago
Bicycling

Tiny Electric Trucks Are Coming to a Bike Lane Near You

Cargi B, NYC's e-cargo bike, provides alternative to trucks for deliveries, shaping the future of urban transportation.
fromMission Local
10 months ago
Dining

Los vendedores ambulantes vuelven a la calle Mision con uniformes y puestos

The return of authorized street vendors to Mission Street after a prohibition period has brought happiness and hope for better sales.
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