Should London Slam the Brakes on Autonomous Vehicles? Lessons from the New York Debate
A Streetsblog USA opinion piece argues for thoughtful scaling of autonomous vehicles, citing safety data from Waymo and IIHS. As London pilots…
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LA’s 57/60 Freeway Expansion: A Model London Would Not Follow
A 57% complete, six-lane widening in the San Gabriel Valley shows how Los Angeles tackles congestion with more concrete. London’s transport strategy…
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US Federal Transit Grant Freeze Offers Cautionary Tale for London’s Transport Capital Funding
The Trump administration has awarded no new transit capital grants for 18 months, raising questions about the vulnerability of transport funding to…
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What Amsterdam’s Parking Removal Drive Means for London’s Car‑Lite Ambitions
Amsterdam has removed more than 10,000 on‑street parking spaces since 2019 as part of its car‑lite street plan. For London, where Low…
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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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The Future of London’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Balancing Access and Liveability
London's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) aim to create safer, quieter streets, but spark debate over access and congestion. This column explores their…
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Submission Rejected: California High-Speed Rail Story Falls Outside London Urbanism Desk Beat
The editorial team has rejected a news submission about the California High-Speed Rail and High Desert Corridor agreement. The story contains no…
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Autonomous Vehicle Trials in NYC Raise Questions for London’s Urban Planning
Recent trials of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in New York City have highlighted significant safety and urban impact concerns, providing crucial lessons for…
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The Future of London’s Public Transport: Navigating the Path to a Greener, More Accessible City
An expert analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing London's public transport network, exploring how it can evolve to meet the demands…
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The Case for a London Congestion Charge Expansion: Balancing Revenue and Resident Needs
This column explores the complex debate around expanding London's congestion charge zone, weighing potential revenue benefits against the impact on residents and…
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