The Silvertown Tunnel: A Century of Connection or a Highway to Gridlock?
A new road tunnel under the Thames is being sold as a capacity fix for east London. But the evidence on congestion,…
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Bike Safety Debate: Why the ‘Dutch Reach’ Alone Falls Short, and What London Can Learn
A recent op-ed argues that the ‘Dutch reach’ is a misplaced focus for bike safety, urging instead for protected infrastructure and cultural…
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Could multiuse paths close London’s pavement gaps? US cities offer a cost-effective model
As US cities turn to cheaper single-side multiuse paths to tackle sidewalk deserts, London’s outer boroughs could benefit from a similar approach…
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What Chicago’s Clybourn station study could teach London about transit accessibility and station relocation
A feasibility study for Chicago’s 1900-built Clybourn station is weighing relocation vs. retrofit. The trade-offs – accessibility, platform length, multimodal links, and…
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Sound Transit’s Maintenance-Frequency Trade-off: A Lesson for London’s Tube Planning
Seattle’s Sound Transit proposes cutting light rail hours to expand maintenance windows, dropping a route segment and adjusting bus frequencies. The plan…
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Boston’s Millionaire Tax for Transit: What Could It Mean for London’s TfL Funding Debate?
A $530 million infusion from Massachusetts’ millionaire tax to the Boston-area MBTA highlights a revenue model that London’s transport advocates have long…
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Bus-mounted enforcement cameras cut travel times up to 6%: what SEPTA’s data means for London
Philadelphia’s AI-powered bus lane cameras have issued over 180,000 tickets in a year, reducing travel times by 3–6% on equipped routes. As…
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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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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 Future of London’s Public Transport: Navigating the Challenges of Funding and Integration
As London's population grows and urban challenges evolve, the city's public transport system faces critical junctures. This column examines the intertwined issues…
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