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The London Urbanism Desk maintains a strict focus on urban development, planning, and policy within Greater London, including GLA, TfL, and borough-level…
Read updateA Planetizen feature on slow American trains is not a London policy change, but it offers a useful prompt for how London…
Read updateA sponsored Smart Cities Dive piece argues that World Cup host cities are judged long before kick-off. For London, the useful planning…
Read updateA new countywide homelessness framework in Washington state is not a London story, but its disputes over voluntary buy-in, shared data and…
Read updateA temporary park in Arlington, Virginia is not a London scheme, but its use of a vacant office terrace raises practical questions…
Read updateLondon's future regulatory framework for robotaxis must prioritise comprehensive accessibility provisions for disabled users, learning from the shortcomings identified in Washington D.C.'s…
Read updateWhile Amtrak expands its "Night Owl Fares" in the US, London's transport authorities continue to explore various initiatives to manage demand and…
Read updateA recent global assessment of cycling infrastructure, published in Momentum Magazine, identifies 30 of the world's most poorly designed bike lanes, underscoring…
Read updateThe recent cycling fatalities of two dedicated transportation planners in Chicago and Boston have intensified demands for improved street safety infrastructure and…
Read updateLos Angeles Metro is set to vote on over $100 million in funding for freeway widening projects, primarily focusing on the 91…
Read updateA four-year-old girl has suffered critical injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near a Bronx playground, prompting local calls for…
Read updateThe Federal Highway Administration has quietly removed bike lanes and speed cameras from its list of recommended safety measures, a move that…
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