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fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Residents petition Oakland for speed bumps near corner where a beloved teacher was killed

High-speed driving causing accidents and deaths, dangerous for children and people walking with dogs, said petitioners advocating for speed bumps following the tragic death of educator Marvin Boomer.
NYC parents
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Video. Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Firefighters, police, and civil protection teams responded to calls across the city after floodwaters overwhelmed streets and underpasses.
Manchester City
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

America's Cities Are Finally Growing Again-but There's a Big Catch

U.S. cities are experiencing a population resurgence, reversing pandemic trends with significant growth, particularly in urban centers and selectively in post-industrial cities.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Does Your City Use Chlorine or Chloramine to Treat Its Water?

Chlorine and chloramine are intentionally added to water systems for safety, despite public concerns and an industry of filters for removal.
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Actually, Making It Easier to See at NYC Intersections Would Be Dangerous, DOT Argues

New York City's pedestrian visibility at intersections is critically compromised by parked cars.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

NYC politics
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Actually, Making It Easier to See at NYC Intersections Would Be Dangerous, DOT Argues

New York City's pedestrian visibility at intersections is critically compromised by parked cars.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

more#urban-planning
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Fed spending cuts delay city's workforce, infrastructure training plans - Austin Monitor

Tamara Atkinson emphasized the importance of aligning training programs with labor market demands while addressing community needs through wraparound services like child care.
Online Community Development
London
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

A new interactive map reveals London's worst areas for internet speed

Certain areas in London suffer from slow internet connectivity, causing significant inconvenience for residents and businesses.
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