US pedestrian safety culture war offers contrast to London’s approach
A Friday headlines roundup from Streetsblog USA highlights how not getting hit by a car is being framed as "woke" in parts…
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The Walk-To Local: What the Disappearing Third Space Means for London High Streets
A US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we drive past rather than walk to.…
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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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US bike-lane funding row offers a cautionary signal for London street-design debates
A US transport secretary’s request to restrict federal support for bike lanes has no direct effect on London, but it highlights how…
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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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Editorial Note: Streetsblog USA Roundup Not Suitable for London Urbanism Desk
This US-focused headlines roundup contains no London or UK urbanism content. The story is not publishable on London Urbanism Desk. Readers are…
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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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Study Suggests Speeding Offers Minimal Time Savings
New research indicates that driving over the speed limit provides negligible time benefits, challenging common perceptions of speed and efficiency on the…
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San Francisco Transit Authority Shares Lessons on Service Recovery and Maintenance from Pandemic
SFMTA's Director of Transportation discusses how the agency adapted during COVID-19, prioritising reliable service delivery and implementing innovative maintenance strategies for its…
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Road Design Directly Linked to Fatalities, Streetsblog USA Reports
A recent report highlights the direct correlation between road design prioritizing vehicle speed and an increased risk of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
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