Key pedestrian and cyclist bridge reopens after renovation
The Kingsbury Road bridge in Dalston has reopened, providing pedestrians and cyclists with a safe route over the railway, with all diversions removed. [ more ]
South Kensington could get new Tube entrance (on religious grounds)
T he Exhibition Road entrance to South Kensington Tube station could get a 2million makeover so it can be used by a group of Orthodox Jews whose strict religious beliefs do not allow them to enter because it is part of the Science Museum, which holds human remains in its collection.Members of Kensington and Chelsea's planning committee will meet tomorrow to consider the plan for a symbolic secondary roof allowing members of the 1,500 Kohanim families in London to use the station and Tube.
London Bridge terror attack victims remembered on sixth anniversary
The victims of the London Bridge terror attack have been remembered with songs and prayers on its sixth anniversary.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on 3 June 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van before launching a deadly knife attack.The three attackers were shot dead by police who arrived at the scene of the attack within eight minutes.
Sadiq Khan marks six-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack
T he mayor of London has remembered the victims of the London Bridge terror attack on its six-year anniversary.Sadiq Khan said he is proud of how Londoners continue to stand united against hate and vowed to ensure no stone is left unturned in building a safer London for everyone.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on June 3 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van then ran amok with 12-inch knives.
Police check car that drove into Downing Street gates video
A silver car that drove into the front gates of Downing Street was filmed with its boot open as police officers conducted checks.Police said they arrested a man after the car crashed into the gates leading to the British prime minister's official residence.Large sections of Whitehall, a main road adjacent to the street, were closed to vehicles and pedestrians after the incident.
A cyclist has been killed in a collision with a lorry in central London.The collision is understood to have happened around 8.15am on Wednesday in Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, near the junction with Maple Street.The rider is said to have died at the scene.Onlookers reported a tipper truck had been turning left.
Downtown San Jose lands several new merchants as area rebound sprouts
Fox Tale Fermentation Project (left) and Hula Bar And Kitchen restaurant (right), located at 30 East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose.SAN JOSE Some sections of downtown San Jose are starting to land a fresh crop of restaurants, bars and other establishments as new businesses sprout in the economic rubble left behind by the coronavirus pandemic.
Spirited Brooklyn Pride festivities draw families and big crowds
Out with the smoke, in with the rainbows!After Canadian fire smoke blanketed the five boroughs earlier in the week, Brooklynites of all ages stepped outside and swarmed Fifth Avenue on June 10 for the annual Brooklyn Pride festival and twilight march.There was a noticeably larger crowd along Fifth Avenue than in recent years when many events were subdued due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
McGuinness Boulevard to get bike lanes in redesign of dangerous roadway * Brooklyn Paper
Photo by Kirstyn Brendlen Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The city's Department of Transportation plans to slim down the dangerous McGuinness Boulevard by removing vehicle traffic lanes and installing new protected bike lanes on each side of the roadway after years of advocacy by locals.
Sheriff's Department moves to fire deputies in 2017 Boyle Heights crash that killed 2 children
Two deputies involved in a 2017 car wreck that killed two boys are facing termination by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The driver of the patrol car, Deputy Carrie Esmeralda Robles-Placencia, failed to turn on her siren and hit another vehicle before crashing into pedestrians. [ more ]
Repair work on Vincent Thomas bridge could create a traffic headache for locals for up to three years
(Luis Sinco / Luis Sinco)
The 60-year-old Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro is showing its age and needs major repair work, but a restoration project that is sure to create traffic headaches for locals could last between nine months and three years, depending on the construction schedule.The 6,000-foot span bridge connects San Pedro to the west end of Terminal Island, which is home to the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
Arrests made after memorial ride for teens killed in Cardiff police chase'
Two people have been arrested and more than 20 vehicles seized after a memorial ride to remember two teenagers killed in a crash that sparked riots in Cardiff last month.A convoy of more than 50 vehicles, including quad bikes, e-bikes and scramblers, took part in the ride from Ely to Barry and back on Saturday in memory of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15.
Nottingham unites in grief as police granted more time to question murder suspect
Nottingham remained a city in grief on Thursday, still yet to come to terms with a tragedy that shocked the country.Thousands turned out to pay tribute to two 19-year-old students and a school caretaker who were brutally killed in a knife and van rampage.A vigil at the city's Market Square heard the families of each victim take to the stage to pay tribute to their loved ones, while local leaders called for unity in the wake of the deadly attacks.
Man killed by car after shepherding ducklings across road to safety
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
When a flock of ducklings struggled to cross a busy four-lane intersection in suburban Sacramento, a 41-year-old motorist parked his car in the middle of the road and jumped out to shepherd them to safety.This was the final act of kindness for the unidentified man, who was struck and killed by a sports utility vehicle as he attempted to return to his car Thursday evening, authorities said.
BMW driver who shot at strangers in London road rage incident jailed for 13 years
A BMW driver who fired a gun at two pedestrians in a road rage incident in south-west London has been jailed for nearly 14 years.Shocking CCTV footage released by police on Friday captures the moment William Solhotra, 35, shot at the strangers in broad daylight in Mitcham.Shortly before 3pm on July 2 last year Solhotra, driving a silver BMW, got into an argument with the two men who had just crossed the street, before he fired a shot at them.
Woman hit by Duchess of Edinburgh's motorcade was thrown across road'
A man who saw an elderly woman after she was hit by a motorcade for the Duchess of Edinburgh says the pedestrian was lucky to be alive after being thrown across the road.The woman, in her 80s, was left in a critical condition after a police motorcycle escorting the King's sister-in-law through west London collided with her on Wednesday afternoon.
SaMo Councilmember Brock Yanks Motion Calling for More Info/Options on 17th Street Bike/Ped Project - Streetsblog Los Angeles
At last evening's meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, Councilmember Phil Brock pulled his motion concerning the 17th Street protected bikeway that Santa Monica Next covered earlier.Both Councilmember Jesse Zwick and Mayor Gleam Davis separately took issue with the two major components of the motion.
Five Better Ways To Do Traffic Safety Education Beyond PSAs - Streetsblog USA
Ask just about any transportation agency, and it'll say that "education" is a core tool to help end traffic deaths and serious injuries on U.S. roads.But what does that word really mean - and what could it mean, beyond the dominant model of issuing public service announcements shaming pedestrians for not wearing neon at night and erecting billboards "educating" motorists on the importance of driving safely on roads that are designed to encourage them to do the opposite?
Legislative Update: Mostly Positive Results for Active Transportation Bills at Midpoint - Streetsblog California
Note: The California Bicycle Coalition's Jared Sanchez put together an update on current bills pertaining to active transportation.Because many of these are the same bills that Streetsblog is watching, it makes sense to just include his update here, rather than rewrite the same thing all over again.
Legislative Update: Mostly Positive Results for Active Transportation Bills at Midpoint
Note: The California Bicycle Coalition's Jared Sanchez put together an update on current bills pertaining to active transportation.Because many of these are the same bills that Streetsblog is watching, it makes sense to just include his update here, rather than rewrite the same thing all over again.
Quick Legislative Update: Where Are the Bills Now?
Here's a super quick and far from comprehensive update on some key street safety bills
The two legislative houses have one more week to pass bills to the next house, where the process begins anew.Here's a super quick and far from comprehensive update on some key street safety bills.Already passed the Assembly or Senate floor vote: Sidewalk Riding: A.B. 825 from Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Culver City), would prohibit police from giving bike riders tickets for riding on the sidewalk in areas where no bike lanes are present.
Teen killed at NYC beach bus stop after car jumps curb, driver in custody: NYPD
A man jumped a curb and struck a woman who was waiting at a bus stop in Rockaway Beach, Queens, Saturday.Kevin C. Downs for NY Post A 19-year-old woman was killed when a driver lost control of his car and jumped a curb, plowing into her as she waited for a bus at a city beach Saturday - and he's in custody, cops said.
Three people struck by car in NYC, one in critical condition: sources
A car struck three people in Manhattan on Sunday night, leaving one person in critical condition, sources said.The crash took place near East 21st Street and 3rd Avenue in Gramercy Park at around 7:30 p.m., according to law enforcement sources.Multiple people were injured when a car struck them.At least one person was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in grave condition.
Police Officer Charged With Punching Man Acting Erratically, Breaking His Nose
A New York City police officer patrolling the West Village repeatedly punched an emotionally disturbed man in the face, breaking his nose, according to prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney's office who are seeking to hold him criminally accountable.The officer, Juan Perez, was arraigned on Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, and charged with third-degree assault for the Nov. 10, 2021, encounter.
Nottingham knife attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar tried to save friend'
Nottingham knife attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar has been praised for her actions by locals who said she died trying to protect her friend.Ms O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, both 19-year-old students at the University of Nottingham, were fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday.Local school caretaker Ian Coates was also killed in a separate incident as part of the attack in the East Midlands city.
Man accused of Nottingham triple murder appears in court
A man accused of murder and attempted murder after three people were killed in Nottingham has appeared in court.Valdo Calocane, 31, has been remanded in custody by magistrates following a series of knife and van attacks in the city on Tuesday.The former university student is accused of killing University of Nottingham students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber and school caretaker Ian Coates in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Triple murder suspect remanded in custody following city knife and van attacks
A triple murder suspect has been remanded in custody by magistrates after two students and a school caretaker were killed in knife and van attacks in Nottingham.Former University of Nottingham student Valdo Calocane, who gave his name as Adam Mendes, appeared in the dock at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday wearing a grey T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms, and flanked by three security officers.
Former university student to appear in court after deadly knife and van attacks
A former university student is set to appear in court to face murder and attempted murder charges following knife and van attacks in Nottingham.Valdo Calocane is accused of killing University of Nottingham students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber and school caretaker Ian Coates in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Suspect identified as former Nottingham University student
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close The crowd stood in a minute's silence at the vigil The suspect in the Nottingham attacks identied as Valdo Amissao Mendes Calocane is a former engineering student at the same university as two of his victims, according to the police.
Tributes paid to school site manager and students following deadly city rampage
A beloved and respected academy site manager has been named as the third victim of a deadly rampage in Nottingham as tributes also continue to flood in for two students fatally knifed in the street.Ian Coates, who worked as part of LEAD Academy Trust, was described by Huntingdon Academy and Warren Academy's executive headteacher as a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of ourchildren.
Out with the smoke, in with the rainbows!After Canadian fire smoke blanketed the five boroughs earlier in the week, Brooklynites of all ages stepped outside and swarmed 5th Avenue on June 10 for the annual Brooklyn Pride festival and twilight march.There was a noticeably larger crowd along 5th Avenue than in recent years when many events were subdued due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
DOT Plan for Problem-Plagued McGuinness Boulevard Includes New Bike Lanes
The city's Department of Transportation plans to slim down the dangerous McGuinness Boulevard by removing vehicle traffic lanes and installing new protected bike lanes on each side of the roadway after years of advocacy by locals.The four-lane roadway is infamously dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists alike.
Cricketers and fans honour three killed in deadly city rampage ahead of Ashes
Two students and a school caretaker killed in a knife and van rampage in Nottingham have been honoured by a moment's silence ahead of the first Ashes test.Cricketers from both England and Australia wore black armbands to show solidarity as they took to the field at Edgbaston on Friday, with a moment's silence being held before the national anthems.
Mother of Nottingham victim urges city to hold no hate' at emotional vigil
The heartbroken mothers of two students stabbed to death in the deadly Nottingham knife and van rampage have urged the city to hold no hate at an emotional vigil.Thousands of people gathered in the city's Market Square to pay their respects Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates who were all fatally stabbed in Tuesday's attacks.
Nottingham victims to be honoured by cricketers on day one of men's Ashes test
The three victims of a knife and van rampage in Nottingham will be honoured by cricketers on day one of the men's Ashes test as police continue to question a suspect.England and Australia will wear black armbands on Friday after thousands of people gathered in Nottingham's Old Market Square to pay their respects to Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates who were all fatally stabbed in Tuesday's attacks.
Mother of Nottingham victim urges city to hold no hate' at emotional vigil
The heartbroken mothers of two students stabbed to death in the deadly Nottingham knife and van rampage have urged the city to hold no hate at an emotional vigil.Thousands of people gathered in the city's Market Square to pay their respects Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates who were all fatally stabbed in Tuesday's attacks.
Nottingham prepares for another vigil after families of victims unite in grief
Nottingham is preparing for another vigil after the heartbroken families of the two students killed in the knife and van attack in the city were joined by thousands of people in their grief at the university's main campus.Relatives of medical student Grace O'Malley-Kumar and history student Barnaby Webber could be seen embracing at the vigil on Wednesday.
Families of students killed in Nottingham attacks unite in grief at vigil
The heartbroken families of the two students killed in the knife and van attack in Nottingham have joined thousands of people for a moving vigil in their memories.Relatives of medical student Grace O'Malley-Kumar and history student Barnaby Webber could be seen embracing as crowds joined them in their grief on the University of Nottingham's main campus.
SFMTA's Hyde Street Project Bike Lane Is Garbage - Streetsblog San Francisco
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.The city held the second in a series of pop-up outreach meetings on Wednesday morning to get public feedback on a "quick build" project to make Hyde Street in the Tenderloin safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Brake: Henry Grabar on How Parking Explains the World
Henry Grabar at a recent signing of his new book on, wait for it, parking!Photo: Gersh Kuntzman Slate's cities reporter Henry Grabar's new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World (Penguin Press), could have been a sleeper, aimed at livable cities nerds who already know how drivers' obsessive demand for free car storage has ruined our cities and enabled sprawl, all the while devastating our air quality and congesting our roads.
Pedestrians pass the Levi's store in in New York's Times Square.An immigrant and tailor named Jacob Davis teamed up with dry goods merchant Levi Strauss to patent the first riveted blue jeans in 1873.Richard Drew/AP There's bootcut, skinny, flare, ripped, low-rise, high-rise even blue jean look-alikes called jeggings impersonating the classic denim piece.
Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150 this week
Pedestrians pass the Levi's store in in New York's Times Square.An immigrant and tailor named Jacob Davis teamed up with dry goods merchant Levi Strauss to patent the first riveted blue jeans in 1873.Richard Drew/AP There's bootcut, skinny, flare, ripped, low-rise, high-rise even blue jean look-alikes called jeggings impersonating the classic denim piece.
Parallel Domain unveils Reactor, a generative AI-based synthetic data generation engine
Synthetic data platform Parallel Domain today announced the launch of Reactor, a state-of-the-art synthetic data generation engine that integrates advanced generative AI technologies with proprietary 3D simulation capabilities.The platform aims to provide machine learning (ML) developers with control and scalability, enabling them to generate fully annotated data that enhances AI performance and fosters the creation of safer and more resilient AI systems for real-world applications.
Tributes flood in for students and school caretaker killed in city rampage
Tributes have continued to flood in for two talented first-year students and a school caretaker after they were stabbed to death during a deadly rampage in Nottingham.Medical student Grace O'Malley-Kumar and history student Barnaby Webber, who were both studying at the University of Nottingham (UoN), were found fatally knifed in the street by police at 4.04am on Tuesday.
Tributes paid to talented sportspeople fatally stabbed in city rampage
Tributes have been paid to two talented sportspeople who were stabbed to death during a deadly rampage in Nottingham.The family of 19-year-old cricketer Barnaby Webber said complete devastation is not enough to describe our pain labelling his death as a senseless murder.Nottinghamshire Police said a 31-year-old man was tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder after Mr Webber and fellow University of Nottingham student Grace Kumar were stabbed to death in Ilkeston Road at about 4am on Tuesday.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race road closures are coming
Driving through downtown Chicago is about to get hairier, as the city prepares to shut down part of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and other roads in and around Grant Park for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this summer.Chicago residents are no strangers to large summertime events in the city's downtown lakefront park, and occasional short-term road closures around the area.
Peregrine falcons attack bystanders in downtown Chicago
High above the heads of business professionals gathering for lunch downtown Thursday, the tail feathers of a peregrine falcon popped out over a concrete ledge on a large building.Joe Bisognani, who works for Wabtec, a technology company across the street in the Loop, stood on the Monroe Street Bridge, squinting up at the tiny shadow protruding in the sky.
Fatal bike hit-and-run in early May still unsolved, police say
Two weeks after a driver crashed into biker Rick Lomas in Humboldt Park and fled the scene of the fatal hit-and-run, police say they are still investigating and have no one in custody.The driver of a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix hit Lomas, 31, about 2 a.m.May 7, according to a police report.He had been biking in the 1000 block of North California Avenue.
Ike on a Bike: The Devoted Cyclist Playing Eisenhower Onstage
Good morning.It's Tuesday.We'll meet the actor John Rubinstein, who is a bicyclist and who is playing former President Dwight Eisenhower in an Off Broadway show.It's impossible to resist the phrase Ike on a bike.We'll also meet a man who didn't know the house he rented was a couple of blocks from one of the nation's first Superfund sites.
Eyes on the Street: Construction of Fruitvale Ave's Protected Bike Lane
Fruitvale Alive is still a project?Who knew?A rendering of what Fruitvale Avenue will soon look like under 880.Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.
Commentary: The Shock of Returning to the Bay Area
As a lifelong advocate for better transit, safe streets, and livable cities, visiting the Netherlands isn't a shock--it's coming back
One of the canals of Utrecht.Photos by Streetsblog/Rudick unless indicated Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.
Petition calls on Metrolinx to build promised pedestrian path under GO train bridge | CBC News
Residents in Toronto's Wallace-Emerson area want the city and Metrolinx to come together to follow through on a promise to connect neighbourhoods that were divided by the Davenport GO train bridge.People living in the area say Metrolinx failed to deliver on a promise to create a pedestrian path under the elevated bridge.
Downtown Brooklyn streets come to life with colorful new asphalt art * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership beautified downtown streets by installing colorful, lively art on bustling nabe's asphalt.In partnership with the city's Department of Transportation, the org brought fresh, public asphalt art to pedestrian spaces within the neighborhood's Shared Street network - parts of Hoyt, Elm, Bridge and Jay streets - in an effort to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety and upgrade the asphalt.
Brighton Beach Pride spotlights LGBTQ rights, war, immigration, and democracy
They condemned homophobia and transphobia in Brighton Beach.They hurled chants against Russian President Vladimir Putin.They spoke up for democracy.They condemned Russia's war in Ukraine - sometimes with expletives for emphasis.There are some things that never seem to change at the annual Brighton Beach Pride March - now in its seventh year - and that's what makes the grassroots event such an integral part of Pride season for the members of RUSA LGBTQ+, which is a network of Russian-speaking individuals and others from parts of the former Soviet Union.
E-bikes need number plates and insurance, say MPs and industry
Electric bikes must have number plates and insurance in order for pedestrians to be safe, Conservative MPs and the industry have said.They want them to be regulated in the same way as other vehicles given the damage they can do if they hit someone.E-bikes can weigh twice as much as a conventional bicycle and, while most cannot travel faster than 15.5mph by law, some have been modified to go much faster.
Manchester City fans take over streets of Istanbul with flares and chants
Thousands of Manchester City fans have taken over the streets of central Istanbul with flares and football chants on Friday night.Fans have piled into the bars along the city's popular Nevizade street, with hundreds spilling out onto the narrow street outside.Pedestrians walking along the narrow strip of space left along the street have to run the gauntlet of chants and flares.
Upload a status in real life with the new comical work fence for your desk setup - Yanko Design
With the rapidly evolving world, corporate endeavors seem far more difficult and tedious by the day.Industrial designers have been studying corporate behavioral patterns and trying to come up with innovative interior styles comprising newer furniture and other relevant product designs.One such design has emerged that challenges the workspace aesthetics and functionality.
SOM connects block-long glulam bridge to the High Line
Global architecture studio SOM has installed a block-long timber truss bridge called Timber Bridge, which connects Manhattan's High Line to the renovated Penn Station.Designed by global studio Skidmore, Owings and Merrill ( SOM), the 128-ton, two-section, Warren truss bridge was constructed out of glued-laminated timber ( glulam), an engineered wood product made by combining multiple smaller pieces, which is capable of supporting large structures.
20 Spectacular Bridges Of The World - Yanko Design
Bridges are functional and allow us to cross lakes, rivers, and roads, but they can also be creative with extraordinary designs!The different types of bridges include arch bridges, beam bridges, cable-style bridges, cantilever bridges, suspension Bridges, truss bridges, and tied arch bridges.Check out these iconic bridges that are a sight to behold.
The city has erected new fences with police insignia around the Mission District McDonald's late last week, in an apparent effort to push street vendors and unhoused residents out of the area altogether.In recent months, unlicensed vendors have proliferated at the 24th and Mission BART plazas and spilled over onto nearby blocks.
Traffic fatalities surpass pre-pandemic levels in continued 'public health crisis' - Austin Monitor
Monday, June 5, 2023 by Nina Hernandez The number of people seriously injured or killed on Austin roadways over the past two years is higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to an update released late last month by the city's Vision Zero program.The report says that 1,287 people were seriously injured or killed on Austin roadways during 2021 and 2022, compared to 1,248 people in 2018 and 2019.
Feds Propose 'Automatic Braking' Rule - But It's Not Strong Enough, Advocates Warn
An aggressive new federal safety rule would eventually require automakers to install on new cars technology that can detect pedestrians and stop crashes before they happen - but there remain several key flaws in the proposal, advocates and experts said.On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a new motor vehicle safety standard that would require automakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs within three years, and set tougher standards for how well those systems must function, particularly when confronted with a pedestrian.
Happy Bike to Work/Wherever Day - (Oakland's 30th)
Oakland tests out a safe crossing near a high school, and there are plenty of bikes, smiles, coffee, and snacks.Chalking in the key notice: Free Donuts!Photo by Melanie Curry/Streetsblog In Oakland this morning, safety advocates and students took advantage of the 30th anniversary of Bike to Work/Wherever Day to call attention to much-needed safety intervention in front of Oakland Tech High School.
U.S. Will Require All New Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems
The top federal auto safety regulator on Wednesday proposed requiring all new cars and trucks to have automatic braking systems that reduce the likelihood of collisions.The proposal comes after traffic fatalities and pedestrian deaths soared in recent years, topping 40,000 a year.The plan from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would require car companies to expand the use of more advanced and powerful systems than those currently installed in some vehicles on the market.
BT paid 600,000 for 100 offences of poor work and safety breaches in London
T elecoms giant BT has been convicted nearly 100 times and forced to pay out more than 600,000 over convictions for safety breaches and shoddy work on London's roads, it has been revealed.The company has been in court at least 27 times since 2010 to face charges brought by the capital's councils and Transport for London (TfL).
Buckingham Palace refuse to comment on paparazzi car chase involving Harry and Meghan
Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a near catastrophic car chase involving the paparazzi.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed today they were subjected to a relentless pursuit by photographers after an event in New York on Tuesday evening.
Harry and Meghan not contacted by royal family' after car chase in New York
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been contacted by the royal family after claiming to have been involved in a near-catastrophic car chase, the PA news agency understands.Harry and Meghan were followed by paparazzi after attending an awards ceremony with the duchess's mother Doria Ragland in New York on Tuesday, the couple's spokesperson said.
Buckingham Palace refuse to comment on paparazzi car chase involving Harry and Meghan
Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a near catastrophic car chase involving the paparazzi.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed today they were subjected to a relentless pursuit by photographers after an event in New York on Tuesday evening.
Harry and Meghan pursued relentlessly' in near catastrophic' car chase
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were involved in a near catastrophic car chase while being followed by paparazzi in New York, the couple's spokesperson said.They were in the city on Tuesday with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, for an event at which the duchess received an award.The three of them are said to have been subjected to a relentless pursuit involving half a dozen blacked out vehicles.
Parking is about to get a lot more expensive in SF. Here's why.
Lance Yamamoto/SFGATE Parking meter hours are being extended in San Francisco as the city's transit agency is expected to face a $130 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors voted in favor of extending hours in February, and the agency released the plan Tuesday.
Spring unfolds each year in color, yes, but also in sound.And, regrettably, in noise some of it emanating from our gardens.When Nancy Lawson, a Maryland-based naturalist and nature writer, speaks about the voices of frogs or birds, she uses the word sound.When she refers to humanity's voice the din of mowers, blowers and chain saws she describes it as noise, specifically anthropogenic noise.
Hamilton road voted worst in Ontario again ahead of roads in Ottawa, Toronto and Orillia | CBC News
Roads in Toronto and Prince Edward County are near the top of the Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) annual list for worst roads in Ontario but it was a street in Hamilton voted worst in the province for the second year in a row.Residents vote on the worst roads, usually citing potholes, poor maintenance and poor biking infrastructure.
Russia Launches a Rare Daytime Missile Attack on Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine Frightened pedestrians hurried to get off the streets of Ukraine's capital and into underground shelters on Monday morning as Russian forces launched a rare daytime missile attack on Kyiv.Air-raid alarms sounded shortly after 11 a.m.local time, sending parents racing to get their children to safety and hospital workers to take cover in bomb shelters.
A car crashed into gates near the prime minister's office on Downing Street in Central London on Thursday afternoon, and the police arrested a man on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving.There were no immediate reports of injuries.The vehicle hit the gates around 4:20 p.m., and armed officers arrested the man at the site, according to London's Metropolitan Police.
About six years ago, Keiko Kawano, a radio host, found that when she stopped doing voice-articulation exercises, her smile began to fade.At a certain point, she struggled to lift the corners of her mouth.So Ms. Kawano, then 43, decided to learn how facial muscles work.After using the knowledge to reanimate her smile, she started helping others do the same under the motto, More smile, more happiness.
State Pols Make Safe Streets Activists in Indianapolis See Red over Right Turns
State leaders in Indiana have blocked the state's largest city from banning right turns on red even though it would help increase safety for the city's most vulnerable road users - just the latest example of a state bigfooting city officials over basic street safety.And the move by the Indiana state legislature comes as a new study provides more evidence that drivers turning right pose a clear danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.
A Perfect Way to Spend a Day Eating and Drinking Through Santa Barbara
Just a two-hour drive from most of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara might be the best food and wine destination for Angelenos looking to get out of town.Between the incredible produce bounty of the Central Coast, innovative winemakers of Santa Ynez Valley, talented cooks trained in top kitchens across the state, and legitimately better weather than LA, Santa Barbara makes for an ideal weekend getaway.
Feds Take Baby Step Towards Maybe, Possibly Improving the Car Safety Rating Program
This car would still get a five-star crash rating even if it's unsafe for pedestrians.It's a three-star failure for a five-star program.The National Highway Traffic and Safety Association says it may add pedestrian safety tests to its New Car Assessment Program for the first time in agency history, but it won't use those tests as part of a "five-star" car rating system that only cares about the safety of people inside the vehicle.
Twelve people killed in e-scooter crashes last year
Twelve people died in e-scooter crashes in Britain last year, it has been revealed.Figures published by the Department for Transport show 11 riders and one pedestrian died in collisions involving the vehicles.A further 1,446 were hurt in e-scooter crashes, including 1,106 riders, 233 pedestrians and 47 cyclists.
Agency refuses to hand over' shots of Harry and Meghan taken during car chase'
A photo agency involved in an alleged New York City car chase with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has reportedly refused to hand over images of the couple.Backgrid rejected a demand by the Sussexes to hand over photographs taken during what the pair described as a near catastrophic pursuit on Tuesday night, saying Americans long ago rejected royal prerogative, the BBC said.
Sunak focusing on UK safety rather than Harry and Meghan's NYC car chase'
Rishi Sunak has said cars in New York are not really my priority after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's team said they avoided a near catastrophic car chase in the US city.Harry and Meghan were followed by paparazzi after attending an awards ceremony with the duchess's mother, Doria Ragland, according to a spokesman for the couple.
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Nervous About Biking in DC? These Tips From an Expert Cyclist Can Help - Washingtonian
Friday is National Bike to Work Day, during which local cycling groups across the country incentivize people to give bike commuting a try.In DC, Maryland, and Virginia, that means 100 "pit stops" with giveaways, food and drink, and t-shirts for the first 15,000 people who register.The whole event is very exciting-unless, of course, you're someone like me.
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8 Things to Know About Union Station's Proposed Redesign - Washingtonian
The Federal Railroad Administration, which is the main federal agency responsible for Union Station , released 300 pages of revised plans for the station's multibillion-dollar renovation.The renovation, first proposed in 2012, would be the first major improvement project at the 115-year-old station-which serves 37 million riders each year-in more than 30 years.
City Hall intervenes after council refuses permission for 1,582 new homes
A London council's refusal of permission for almost 1,600 new homes to be built has been questioned by City Hall, who may overturn the decision.The redevelopment scheme at the Aberfeldy Estate in Poplar, which would see the demolition of 330 existing homes and their replacement with 1,582 new ones, was turned down by Tower Hamlets Council in February.
Highgate school expansion plan will destroy the fabric of village', say critics
A row has broken out between residents of a leafy north London village and the 25,000-a-year school on their doorstep which wants to expand.Highgate school, where alumni include Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell and actor Freddie Highmore, star of US TV series The Good Doctor, wants to carry out building work to enlarge and update its facilities.
Wandsworth bridge to close to traffic for 10 weeks over summer
M otorists and bus passengers have been warned of major disruption this summer in south-west London when a Thames bridge is closed for repairs.Wandsworth bridge will be shut to road traffic for about 10 weeks from July 24 the start of the school holidays for essential maintenance.Pedestrians, and cyclists who dismount, will still be able to use the crossing.
My week navigating the awkward teenage years of self-driving cars
When I lived in the Outer Sunset, San Francisco's foggy beachside neighborhood, I grew accustomed to seeing camera and sensor-fitted vehicles roaming through the surfer and pastel home lined streets.The quiet neighborhood made an obvious testing ground for Google-owned Waymo and General Motors-owned Cruise.
Riding the $14 Trillion AI Wave: Here Are 2 Top Stocks to Buy Now | The Motley Fool
The rise of ChatGPT and the surge of attention it has brought to artificial intelligence (AI) technology is close to unprecedented.After its public launch in November 2022, ChatGPTs' monthly active user base surged to 100 million in January.According to analysts at UBS, no other consumer internet application has grown its audience so rapidly.
Woman and baby in buggy taken to hospital after hit-and-run in Eltham
Picture from scene of Eltham crash (Image: Contributor) A woman and an 18-month-old baby have been taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in Eltham.The incident between a motorcycle and two pedestrians happened in Eltham Hill just after 3pm today (May 11).Officers attended and found a woman, aged 29, and a baby in a buggy injured.
Opinion: What Two Massacres in Texas - One With a Car, One With a Gun - Reveal About America's Culture of Violence
Photos: Fibonacci Blue / Ted Eytan In the space of less than 17 hours, American news outlets this weekend exploded with headlines about two separate but eerily similar mass killings in Texas.Both assailants killed eight people each, and injured seven and 10 more, respectively.The victims of both killings are believed to be predominantly people of color: mostly families of Korean and Indian descent in the first, Venezuelan migrants in the second.
Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain's roads despite safety warnings
Longer lorries are to be fully permitted on Great Britain's roads after the government said it would introduce laws to allow their use, despite warnings that the move will increase the number of fatal road accidents.The Department for Transport (DfT) said lorries measuring up to 18.55 metres long 2.05 metres longer than the current standard size would be allowed from the end of this month.
Fears for cyclists as longer lorries bring wider blind spots
Longer lorries are to be allowed on Britain's roads to enable more goods to be carried on fewer journeys, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.This is despite fears about the risks for pedestrians and cyclists, and the potential for damage to roadside infrastructure.The vehicles have a larger tail swing meaning their rear end covers a greater area when turning and extended blind spots.