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fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI bus cameras will drive a transit revolution

Bus-mounted AI cameras in Philadelphia aim to clean bus lanes and enhance public transit efficiency.
fromUntapped New York
1 week ago

CityWorks Exhibit at NYSCI Reveals NYC's Hidden Infrastructure

An interactive exhibit in Queens emphasizes the unseen urban infrastructure systems that underpin city life.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Construction Begins On Deliverista Hub Highlighting Need For More Infrastructure - Streetsblog New York City

The construction of the first 'Deliverista Hub' in New York City aims to support app delivery workers with essential facilities.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

DOT's Uptown Greenway Connector is 'Useless' and 'Ridiculous' - And Forces Cyclists to Cross a Highway! - Streetsblog New York City

The new plan has been criticized for moving cyclists into the path of fast-moving cars, increasing danger without adequately addressing existing safety issues.
Bicycling
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Comcast Smart Solutions Connects Public Trail in Tucker, Georgia

Comcast Smart Solutions partners with Tucker, GA to upgrade lighting with smart technologies for enhanced visibility and connectivity.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Major blunder as marking at busy Sutton junction says 'look right' but points left

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Lamppost Chargers, Curbside Plugs: How New York Is Pushing Back On Trump's EV Cuts

New York's electric vehicle infrastructure is growing rapidly, now ranking second across the country with almost 18,000 public charging stations, following California's nearly 58,000.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

The recent laws in Amsterdam to license e-bikes exist in a transportation context that positions bikes and cars on more equal footing, emphasizing safe mixed-use streets.
Bicycling
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

#new-york-city
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Cooling the City: How European Cities are Adapting to Extreme Heat

Record-breaking heat across Europe in summer 2025 led to temperatures exceeding 46°C, causing school closures and pressuring urban infrastructure, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain.
Environment
Bicycling
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Why is Brooklyn the best large U.S. city for biking? Here's how it pedaled to the top * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn is ranked the best large U.S. city for biking due to its safe, connected, and low-stress bike network.
#ai
#cycling-safety
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC's most beautiful new public pool opens this week

The Gottesman Pool enhances public swimming access and promotes community well-being in New York City.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

SFMTA Leaves Valencia Bike Lanes Unfinished - Streetsblog San Francisco

The implementation of protected bike lanes on Valencia is incomplete, highlighting ongoing challenges with vehicle obstruction and inadequate infrastructure.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Why Should Columbia Keep Out Its Neighbors?

Columbia University's indefinite closure of College Walk raises legal questions about public access rights and community resources.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Advocates Install Bus Benches in San Francisco - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFBABC installed eight bus benches in San Francisco to improve public transit access and comfort, highlighting the city's inadequate bus stop conditions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Can you find this sidewalk EV charger? It's hiding inside the curb

"The Curb Charger upgrades existing urban infrastructure and adds hardly any additional street furniture to cities," says Felix Stracke, vice president of new mobility at Rheinmetall.
Germany news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform | Computer Weekly

Verizon's Edge Transportation Exchange enhances V2X communication for safer, more efficient road use.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Central London's only Pegasus road crossing

In central London, the unique Pegasus crossing allows horses to safely cross busy roads with dedicated traffic control for both pedestrians and equestrians.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Two months of the Silvertown tunnel - has it made traffic better or worse?

"The Silvertown tunnel campaigners argue that it is worsening traffic around South London, especially the A102, despite claims from TfL about reduced congestion at Blackwall."
London politics
fromSustainable Bus
3 months ago

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

Holon is set to launch its first fully electric autonomous shuttle, the Holon Urban, with trials in Hamburg starting in 2025.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 months ago

The Boring Company's ZPIT Innovation: A Game-Changer for San Jose's Infrastructure

The Boring Company's recent milestone in achieving continuous mining in a Zero-People-in-Tunnel (ZPIT) configuration is set to revolutionize urban infrastructure, and San Jose stands to gain significantly from this advancement.
Silicon Valley
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

New York might be sinking, and this study shows why

NYC is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

Brown conducted another survey after the crossings were built, and found that not only were animals using the ramps, they were also getting killed less often on the roads - by something like 75%. And these secret crossings only cost $350,000.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago

America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking | KQED

The sinking of major metropolitan areas poses serious risks to infrastructure and requires proactive response measures.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

Toronto is considering constructing a permanent link to Toronto Island Park to improve access and ease ferry congestion.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Inside the Mysterious Silver Boxes on New York City Streets

Hundreds of cast-iron boxes, often unnoticed by passers-by, serve as vital water sampling stations in New York City maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection.
NYC food
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago

Meet Two Rising Stars Making Art Furniture From Everyday Refuse

"Originally our goal was to make terrazzo of diamonds and rubies and meteorites and things like that, but now we feel a responsibility to the more irregular materials..."
Arts
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

This week, crews are scheduled to work on: striping, meter installation and painting curbs at the locations listed.
Mission District
fromianVisits
3 months ago

New accessible toilet for White Hart Lane station as part of London-wide upgrade plan

"Toilet provision is critical for many Londoners and visitors, and can even determine whether somebody travels on public transport at all."
London
Pets
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
Upper West Side
fromAol
3 months ago

NYC's new 'monstrous' 5G cell towers get nasty reception in ritzy neighborhood: 'It would look good in Dubai'

Upper West Siders are unhappy with a new 5G tower, calling it an eyesore and suggesting it doesn't blend with the neighborhood.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | Fund our parks like our future depends on it | amNewYork

Another City budget is on the negotiating table, and difficult decisions lie ahead as we brace for the chaos Trump could inflict on our city.
NYC politics
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