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New York City
fromPlanetizen
9 hours ago

90% of NYC Intersections Lack Audible Crossing Signals for Blind Pedestrians

New York City and other urban areas lack standardized, well-maintained accessibility infrastructure for visually impaired residents, creating safety hazards despite some progress toward ADA compliance.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lime wants its ebikes to take over the streets but do they pass our safety test?

Many Lime e-bikes in Sydney lack helmets and show damage, creating safety risks and footpath obstructions for pedestrians and mobility device users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Snow Problem: Can New York City Handle Big Winter Storms Anymore? - Streetsblog New York City

Prolonged subfreezing weather after a major snowstorm left sidewalks, bus stops, and bike lanes blocked, causing severe pedestrian and accessibility disruptions.
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