Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Brooklyn Crashes Over the Weekend, NYPD Reports
Two pedestrians were tragically killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in urban environments.
Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now! - Streetsblog New York City
Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.
30 people have died on Toronto roads this year. Advocates say the city needs to do more | CBC News
Toronto's traffic safety measures are insufficient as pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise, with 2024 showing the deadliest statistics amidst increased funding and initiatives.
Pedestrian dead in San Jose's 32nd fatal collision of 2024
Pedestrian fatalities in San Jose are on the rise, with this incident being the 32nd reported this year.
JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park celebrates 4 years car-free as SF looks to do more
Creating car-free spaces like JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park can enhance pedestrian safety and community enjoyment.
Skeptics Question City Plan to Allow E-Bike Charging Stations on the Sidewalk - Streetsblog New York City
Concerns arise over proposed e-bike charging stations on sidewalks, with critics advocating for placement in the street to preserve pedestrian space.
Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Brooklyn Crashes Over the Weekend, NYPD Reports
Two pedestrians were tragically killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in urban environments.
Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now! - Streetsblog New York City
Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.
30 people have died on Toronto roads this year. Advocates say the city needs to do more | CBC News
Toronto's traffic safety measures are insufficient as pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise, with 2024 showing the deadliest statistics amidst increased funding and initiatives.
Pedestrian dead in San Jose's 32nd fatal collision of 2024
Pedestrian fatalities in San Jose are on the rise, with this incident being the 32nd reported this year.
JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park celebrates 4 years car-free as SF looks to do more
Creating car-free spaces like JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park can enhance pedestrian safety and community enjoyment.
Skeptics Question City Plan to Allow E-Bike Charging Stations on the Sidewalk - Streetsblog New York City
Concerns arise over proposed e-bike charging stations on sidewalks, with critics advocating for placement in the street to preserve pedestrian space.
How Much Do You Know About New York City and Climate Change?
NYC faces significant environmental challenges including air pollution and urban heat, necessitating strategic infrastructure and public transportation initiatives.
New York and Boston have archaic sewer systems that back up when it rains. Fixing them could cost billions
Boston and New York face climate change challenges exacerbated by aging sewer infrastructure, prompting differing approaches to manage stormwater and sewage.
Video. No Comment: the search for survivors in Spain's submerged car parks
A tsunami-like flood inundated an underground parking facility in Valencia, highlighting urban vulnerabilities to extreme weather.
How Much Do You Know About New York City and Climate Change?
NYC faces significant environmental challenges including air pollution and urban heat, necessitating strategic infrastructure and public transportation initiatives.
New York and Boston have archaic sewer systems that back up when it rains. Fixing them could cost billions
Boston and New York face climate change challenges exacerbated by aging sewer infrastructure, prompting differing approaches to manage stormwater and sewage.
Video. No Comment: the search for survivors in Spain's submerged car parks
A tsunami-like flood inundated an underground parking facility in Valencia, highlighting urban vulnerabilities to extreme weather.
Friday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston - Streetsblog USA
Electric bikes and protected lanes significantly improve commuting for individuals with disabilities.
Brooklyn's Waterfront Greenways Are For Transportation, Too: Report - Streetsblog New York City
The Brooklyn waterfront greenway is essential for commuters, with significant bike and pedestrian traffic indicating the need for better support and maintenance.
Why London's roadworks are actually things of beauty
The article explores finding beauty in urban infrastructure, emphasizing accidental aesthetics in roadworks and their impact on daily life.
Cyclists to be temporarily barred from using dedicated bike lane
Cyclists will be prohibited from a section of Carlton Vale for street work from September 16 to 27.
Friday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston - Streetsblog USA
Electric bikes and protected lanes significantly improve commuting for individuals with disabilities.
Brooklyn's Waterfront Greenways Are For Transportation, Too: Report - Streetsblog New York City
The Brooklyn waterfront greenway is essential for commuters, with significant bike and pedestrian traffic indicating the need for better support and maintenance.
Why London's roadworks are actually things of beauty
The article explores finding beauty in urban infrastructure, emphasizing accidental aesthetics in roadworks and their impact on daily life.
Cyclists to be temporarily barred from using dedicated bike lane
Cyclists will be prohibited from a section of Carlton Vale for street work from September 16 to 27.
America's oil capital was moving away from cars. Then a new mayor arrived.
Houston is at a crossroads in transportation, facing delays on projects that could diversify transit options and reduce reliance on cars.
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
Permeable pavement helps combat urban flooding by allowing water to seep through, offering a sustainable solution as climate change intensifies flooding risks.
Cities Are Ecosystems Too
Ecological grief affects urban environments, not just natural formations, highlighting emotional loss from climate change-related infrastructure damage.
What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News
Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.
America's oil capital was moving away from cars. Then a new mayor arrived.
Houston is at a crossroads in transportation, facing delays on projects that could diversify transit options and reduce reliance on cars.
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
Permeable pavement helps combat urban flooding by allowing water to seep through, offering a sustainable solution as climate change intensifies flooding risks.
Cities Are Ecosystems Too
Ecological grief affects urban environments, not just natural formations, highlighting emotional loss from climate change-related infrastructure damage.
What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News
Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.
Researchers formalize concept of transportation-enabled services
Technological advancements have significantly impacted urban infrastructure, enabling the rise of transportation-enabled services (TRENS) that enhance convenience and industry.
These are the best (and worst) London Underground lines, apparently
The Metropolitan Line ranked as the top tube line with a score of 57.8 out of 100.
The Bakerloo Line ranked last with a score of 26.1 and was criticized for its poor connectivity and passenger experience.
Researchers formalize concept of transportation-enabled services
Technological advancements have significantly impacted urban infrastructure, enabling the rise of transportation-enabled services (TRENS) that enhance convenience and industry.
These are the best (and worst) London Underground lines, apparently
The Metropolitan Line ranked as the top tube line with a score of 57.8 out of 100.
The Bakerloo Line ranked last with a score of 26.1 and was criticized for its poor connectivity and passenger experience.
This Seaport City Is the Most Walkable Destination on Earth - Ranking No. 1 for Active Mobility
Quelimane, Mozambique, is identified as the most walkable city globally, with 82% of its residents using walking as their primary transportation method.
The Daily Dirt: Queens BP offers conditional support for City of Yes
Richards supports conditional changes to the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, advocating for some parking requirements in Queens.
Blame gutless City Hall for ugly scaffolding that's a menace in NYC like nowhere else
Sidewalk sheds seriously harm businesses, yet proposed solutions by Mayor Adams fail to address deeper regulatory issues.
Column: LA's cracked, ruptured sidewalks are a scandal. Where is City Hall?
Los Angeles sidewalks remain in poor condition, posing hazards especially for the elderly, with little progress in repairs over the last decade.
Friday Video: Are We All Living in a 'Carspiracy'? - Streetsblog USA
Exploring car culture's influence and 'car brain' psychology in the UK and the US.
Community organizations and officials launch Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Environmental Justice Coalition in Sunset Park.
Demand for state and federal involvement in addressing environmental and health crises caused by the BQE, affecting communities from Sunset Park to Astoria.
St. Charles Avenue Finally Gets its Curb Cut - Streetsblog San Francisco
Citizen advocacy can drive positive change in urban infrastructure.
Inter-agency coordination challenges can delay public infrastructure projects.