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Brazil’s new National Urban Mobility Study outlines a 120% expansion of public transport networks across 21 metro areas.…
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Brazil’s new National Urban Mobility Study outlines a 120% expansion of public transport networks across 21 metro areas. As London faces its own funding challenges for Tube upgrades…
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A new legal challenge claims San Francisco and the state of California acted illegally by exempting…
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Los Angeles has completed its first 100 percent affordable housing project under Mayor Karen Bass’s Executive…
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A proposed Vision Zero action plan in Lynnwood faces political resistance and budget constraints, raising questions…
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A new Strong Towns article argues that public projects start with benches, trees and lighting instead of how people will actually use a place. Here is what that…
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A US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we…
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The provided source covers BLM oil leases near sacred Indigenous sites in New Mexico, which has…
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A report on Chicago's accessible pedestrian signal rollout finds the city has exceeded court-ordered targets but…
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Replica and Arity launch Safety Hub, a tool designed to provide public agencies with integrated data to identify and mitigate road safety hazards before incidents occur.
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New data reveals Oregon significantly underinvests in higher education compared to national averages and neighbouring states,…
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Read storyTransport for London (TfL) is the UK’s most comprehensive source for transit data, street management and service-quality reporting. This reference…
Abrir contextoTransport for London (TfL) operates the city’s buses, Tube, trams, river services, roads and cycling infrastructure. This reference page explains…
Abrir contextoThe London Plan sets the strategic framework for development, housing, transport and the public realm across the capital. This guide…
Abrir contextoTransport for London is one of the most comprehensive urban data providers in the world. This reference page explains how…
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