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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

DOT's Uptown Greenway Connector is 'Useless' and 'Ridiculous' - And Forces Cyclists to Cross a Highway! - Streetsblog New York City

The new plan has been criticized for moving cyclists into the path of fast-moving cars, increasing danger without adequately addressing existing safety issues.
Bicycling
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Comcast Smart Solutions Connects Public Trail in Tucker, Georgia

Comcast Smart Solutions partners with Tucker, GA to upgrade lighting with smart technologies for enhanced visibility and connectivity.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major blunder as marking at busy Sutton junction says 'look right' but points left

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
fromInsideEVs
3 weeks ago

Lamppost Chargers, Curbside Plugs: How New York Is Pushing Back On Trump's EV Cuts

New York's electric vehicle infrastructure is growing rapidly, now ranking second across the country with almost 18,000 public charging stations, following California's nearly 58,000.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

The recent laws in Amsterdam to license e-bikes exist in a transportation context that positions bikes and cars on more equal footing, emphasizing safe mixed-use streets.
Bicycling
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

#new-york-city
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Cooling the City: How European Cities are Adapting to Extreme Heat

Record-breaking heat across Europe in summer 2025 led to temperatures exceeding 46°C, causing school closures and pressuring urban infrastructure, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain.
Environment
Bicycling
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Why is Brooklyn the best large U.S. city for biking? Here's how it pedaled to the top * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn is ranked the best large U.S. city for biking due to its safe, connected, and low-stress bike network.
#ai
#cycling-safety
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC's most beautiful new public pool opens this week

The Gottesman Pool enhances public swimming access and promotes community well-being in New York City.
#bike-lanes
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Why Should Columbia Keep Out Its Neighbors?

Columbia University's indefinite closure of College Walk raises legal questions about public access rights and community resources.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Advocates Install Bus Benches in San Francisco - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFBABC installed eight bus benches in San Francisco to improve public transit access and comfort, highlighting the city's inadequate bus stop conditions.
#ev-charging
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

America's Fastest EV Charging Company Had A Big Year

Gravity is revolutionizing EV charging in NYC with high-speed, reliable stations amid challenging urban constraints.
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

EV Charging Startup Revel Launches California Expansion

Revel launched its first California EV charging station in San Francisco, aiming to enhance urban fast charging for all EV drivers.
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

America's Fastest EV Charging Company Had A Big Year

Gravity is revolutionizing EV charging in NYC with high-speed, reliable stations amid challenging urban constraints.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform | Computer Weekly

Verizon's Edge Transportation Exchange enhances V2X communication for safer, more efficient road use.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Central London's only Pegasus road crossing

In central London, the unique Pegasus crossing allows horses to safely cross busy roads with dedicated traffic control for both pedestrians and equestrians.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Two months of the Silvertown tunnel - has it made traffic better or worse?

"The Silvertown tunnel campaigners argue that it is worsening traffic around South London, especially the A102, despite claims from TfL about reduced congestion at Blackwall."
London politics
#architecture
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

Holon is set to launch its first fully electric autonomous shuttle, the Holon Urban, with trials in Hamburg starting in 2025.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

The Boring Company's ZPIT Innovation: A Game-Changer for San Jose's Infrastructure

The Boring Company's recent milestone in achieving continuous mining in a Zero-People-in-Tunnel (ZPIT) configuration is set to revolutionize urban infrastructure, and San Jose stands to gain significantly from this advancement.
Silicon Valley
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

New York might be sinking, and this study shows why

NYC is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

Brown conducted another survey after the crossings were built, and found that not only were animals using the ramps, they were also getting killed less often on the roads - by something like 75%. And these secret crossings only cost $350,000.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking | KQED

The sinking of major metropolitan areas poses serious risks to infrastructure and requires proactive response measures.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

Toronto is considering constructing a permanent link to Toronto Island Park to improve access and ease ferry congestion.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Inside the Mysterious Silver Boxes on New York City Streets

Hundreds of cast-iron boxes, often unnoticed by passers-by, serve as vital water sampling stations in New York City maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection.
NYC food
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago

Meet Two Rising Stars Making Art Furniture From Everyday Refuse

"Originally our goal was to make terrazzo of diamonds and rubies and meteorites and things like that, but now we feel a responsibility to the more irregular materials..."
Arts
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

This week, crews are scheduled to work on: striping, meter installation and painting curbs at the locations listed.
Mission District
fromianVisits
3 months ago

New accessible toilet for White Hart Lane station as part of London-wide upgrade plan

"Toilet provision is critical for many Londoners and visitors, and can even determine whether somebody travels on public transport at all."
London
Pets
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
Upper West Side
fromAol
3 months ago

NYC's new 'monstrous' 5G cell towers get nasty reception in ritzy neighborhood: 'It would look good in Dubai'

Upper West Siders are unhappy with a new 5G tower, calling it an eyesore and suggesting it doesn't blend with the neighborhood.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Fund our parks like our future depends on it | amNewYork

Another City budget is on the negotiating table, and difficult decisions lie ahead as we brace for the chaos Trump could inflict on our city.
NYC politics
#congestion-pricing
fromWest Side Rag
3 months ago
Upper West Side

Upper West Side Congestion

Congestion pricing could also enhance urban infrastructure like sidewalks and street use.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn't Work - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's push against congestion pricing reveals federal pushback against local transportation policies using misleading video tactics.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn't Work - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's push against congestion pricing reveals federal pushback against local transportation policies using misleading video tactics.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This simple solution could help solve the public restroom crisis

Throne is deploying free public bathrooms in L.A. to address the lack of public restrooms, utilizing technology for access and maintenance.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The heat you need at a reasonable price': how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy

Sweden's district heating system successfully reduces carbon footprints by utilizing varied sustainable heat sources.
#public-transportation
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Guerrilla activists are remaking Bay Area transit stops on their own

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Guerrilla activists are remaking Bay Area transit stops on their own

fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul

A sinkhole in Seoul led to a fatality and injury, prompting calls for investigation into the incident.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
4 months ago

'We've filled a pothole every six minutes for ten years - but need a long-term fix'

London faces a significant backlog of road repairs, with short-term fixes failing to improve conditions, highlighting a dire need for long-term funding solutions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Ed Miliband says catastrophic fire impacting Heathrow Airport is unprecedented

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband labeled the recent catastrophic fire at a Heathrow Airport electrical substation as unprecedented, leading to extensive flight cancellations.
UK news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025

Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

That 7 train passageway at Grand Central Terminal that's been closed for ages is finally open

The MTA's recent improvements to Grand Central-42nd Street Station have significantly enhanced accessibility for 7 train riders.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago
Toronto

Could truck side guards help save lives? Toronto considers retrofitting heavy duty vehicles | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago
Toronto

Could truck side guards help save lives? Toronto considers retrofitting heavy duty vehicles | CBC News

#brooklyn-supreme-courthouse
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: City

The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

The end is near for costly 18-year-old sidewalk shed outside Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse, city says * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: City

The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

The end is near for costly 18-year-old sidewalk shed outside Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse, city says * Brooklyn Paper

fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Friday Video: Catch the Green Wave - Streetsblog New York City

We've been covering the city Department of Transportation's efforts to time traffic lights to make cycling easier - aka 'green wave' timing - for a while now.
Bicycling
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

London Assembly rejects 'drug consumption room' and other Green Party plans

The London Assembly voted down a £15.6 million package for public health and safety projects, deeming them unworkable.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'Worrying' fall in number of toilets, charity says

Public toilet access in London has significantly declined, affecting vulnerable populations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Brooklyn Crashes Over the Weekend, NYPD Reports

Two pedestrians were tragically killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in urban environments.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Tech Could Speed Up City Transportation Projects: Report - Streetsblog New York City

Modern technology can drastically reduce project timelines for traffic safety measures in NYC.
Outdated traffic analysis methods slow down necessary infrastructural updates, undermining Vision Zero goals.
fromeuronews
8 months ago

Video. No Comment: the search for survivors in Spain's submerged car parks

A tsunami-like flood inundated an underground parking facility in Valencia, highlighting urban vulnerabilities to extreme weather.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
8 months ago

Day Around the Bay: About 5,000 Lost Power In SF's Mission Bay Today

Unexpected power outage in San Francisco's Mission Bay affected 5,000 people, highlighting vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure.
Early voting shows significant turnout, but tensions rise as accusations of ‘cheating’ circulate, impacting election discourse.
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