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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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 road-safety debate raises accountability questions for London streets
A Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights a live public-realm question for the…
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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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US road-repair warning offers a cautious test for London transport spending
A new Transportation for America analysis says US states are still moving too slowly from road expansion to maintenance. For London, the…
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Seattle’s World Cup streets debate offers London a transport-event checklist
A Seattle urbanism analysis argues that tournament-era public realm and transit gains should not disappear after the final whistle. For London, the…
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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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US casts sole dissenting vote against UN road safety declaration
US casts sole dissenting vote against UN road safety declaration Diana Ionescu Wed, 07/22/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Multimodal…
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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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US rail speed debate is a cautious comparator for London transport planning
A Planetizen feature on slow American trains is not a London policy change, but it offers a useful prompt for how London…
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