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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Pedestrian crossings are too slow for elderly people, research warns

Most pedestrian crossings assume a 1.2 m/s walking speed, but the average adult aged 65+ walks 0.77 m/s, leaving typical green-man intervals insufficient.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago

Escalator at one of deepest Tube stations finally fixed after eight months

The broken escalator at Highgate Tube station has been fixed after eight months, impacting elderly passengers significantly.
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