Editorial Note – Chicago Archer Avenue Source Does Not Fit London Beat
An editorial note explaining why a Streetsblog Chicago article about political opposition to a street safety project in Brighton Park cannot be…
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Chicago’s bike lane battle echoes London’s own cycling infrastructure debate
A Chicago op-ed attacking protected bike lanes has reignited familiar arguments about business impact, safety and equity. London’s parallel experience with Cycle…
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Los Angeles bike lane removal for light rail: a cautionary tale for London’s transit expansion
A new bikeway on Terra Bella Street in Los Angeles partially replaces lanes removed from Van Nuys Boulevard during light rail construction.…
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New York charter reform could speed street safety projects – what might London learn?
New York City voters will decide in November whether to cut inter-agency delays for bike and bus lanes. The proposal has sparked…
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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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From lawsuit to “Great Bike Lane”: What a New York food truck’s U-turn means for London’s cycle lanes
A legendary Astoria food truck that sued to stop a protected bike lane now praises it. The story offers practical lessons for…
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Global Review Highlights Flaws in Bike Lane Design, Offering Lessons for London
A recent global assessment of cycling infrastructure, published in Momentum Magazine, identifies 30 of the world's most poorly designed bike lanes, underscoring…
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US Federal Highway Administration Reverses Stance on Bike Lanes and Safety Measures
The Federal Highway Administration has removed protected bike lanes, road diets, and speed cameras from its list of "Proven Safety Countermeasures," sparking…
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New York City Street Redesign Faces Lawsuit Over Safety Concerns
A legal challenge has been filed against the Department of Transportation's planned road diet for West 72nd Street, with opponents citing potential…
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US Transportation Secretary to Reallocate $1.73 Billion from Bike Lane Funds
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans to redirect $1.73 billion previously earmarked for "DEI bike lane" projects towards road and bridge…
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