Story Rejected – Off-Topic for London Urbanism Desk
A Seattle-based story on universal school meal funding does not fit the London urbanism beat. This editorial note explains why the item…
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Massachusetts pays EV owners to feed power back to grid – what London could learn from the V2G experiment
A Massachusetts pilot program is paying 60 homeowners to discharge electric car batteries into the grid during peak demand. The concept –…
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US Highway Agency Drops Bike Lane and Speed Guidance – A Cautionary Tale for UK Local Authorities
The US Federal Highway Administration has removed bike lanes, road diets and speed management from its safety countermeasures list. The move exposes…
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US bike-lane funding row offers a cautionary signal for London street-design debates
A US transport secretary’s request to restrict federal support for bike lanes has no direct effect on London, but it highlights how…
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New York Charter Reforms Aim to Speed Up Outdoor Dining and Transport Projects – What London Could Learn
Mayor Mamdani’s Commission on Government Efficiency has proposed five ballot questions for New Yorkers this November, including a 75% cut in outdoor…
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Bus-mounted enforcement cameras cut travel times up to 6%: what SEPTA’s data means for London
Philadelphia’s AI-powered bus lane cameras have issued over 180,000 tickets in a year, reducing travel times by 3–6% on equipped routes. As…
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In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing
In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 -…
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Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices Todd Litman Thu, 07/23/2026 - 05:00 This is the first of a…
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California rail fleet reuse offers a narrow climate-resilience lesson for London transport planners
Caltrain’s old diesel locomotives are being leased to another intercity service after electrification, highlighting how rolling-stock reuse can support reliability during decarbonisation…
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Washington housing analysis offers a caution for London capacity debates
A Washington, D.C. housing analysis summarised by Planetizen argues that zoned capacity is not the same as deliverable homes — a distinction…
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