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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World Cup visitor lessons point to a London public-realm test beyond the stadium
A sponsored Smart Cities Dive piece argues that World Cup host cities are judged long before kick-off. For London, the useful planning…
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Pierce County homelessness plan offers a limited governance lesson for London
A new countywide homelessness framework in Washington state is not a London story, but its disputes over voluntary buy-in, shared data and…
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Arlington pop-up park case offers a limited lesson for London’s vacant office spaces
A temporary park in Arlington, Virginia is not a London scheme, but its use of a vacant office terrace raises practical questions…
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Tragic Deaths of Transportation Planners Spark Calls for Safer Streets in Chicago and Boston
The recent cycling fatalities of two dedicated transportation planners in Chicago and Boston have intensified demands for improved street safety infrastructure and…
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New York smoke-alert debate raises a London question on driving during bad-air days
A Streetsblog NYC item asks why city leaders do not tell drivers to avoid unnecessary trips when wildfire smoke worsens air quality.…
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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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Chicago Plans Safety Upgrades on Ashland Avenue Following Fatal Hit-and-Run
A year after a fatal hit-and-run claimed the life of Marcela Herrera, Chicago Department of Transportation announces plans for safety enhancements on…
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New York City Debates Red Tape Slowing Crucial Street Safety Projects
Residents and advocates urge Mayor Mamdani's commission to streamline approvals for street redesigns and outdoor dining, citing decades-old regulations that hinder vital…
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