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California
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
#speed-cameras
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Seen a tow truck zone expansion sign? Here's what it means | CBC News

The province is expanding its tow truck zones starting April 1 to restrict more sections of Ontario's highways to contracted companies approved by the Ministry of Transportation. This change aims to improve safety and streamline the towing process.
Toronto startup
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
US news
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

MTA tests rezoning upside with Pacific Street offering

The MTA is selling a Pacific Street parking lot to fund transit, leveraging new zoning for residential development potential.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF to extend RV parking permits to avoid tows as hundreds still wait for housing

San Francisco's RV parking permit program is expiring, leaving many residents without affordable housing options and at risk of towing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
#congestion-pricing
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Congestion pricing to stay after judge rules against Trump administration

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end New York's congestion pricing program, ruling the decision was arbitrary and capricious, and restored federal approval for the tolling system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Congestion pricing to stay after judge rules against Trump administration

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end New York's congestion pricing program, ruling the decision was arbitrary and capricious, and restored federal approval for the tolling system.
#traffic-safety
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

Banning private vehicles in New York's Theater District is essential to prevent further pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

With thousands of freshly painted red curbs, Berkeley implements law that bans parking next to intersections

Berkeley completed painting red curbs at 20-foot zones before intersections to improve sightlines and reduce traffic collisions, implementing a 2023 state law prohibiting parking near crosswalks.
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

Banning private vehicles in New York's Theater District is essential to prevent further pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

With thousands of freshly painted red curbs, Berkeley implements law that bans parking next to intersections

Berkeley completed painting red curbs at 20-foot zones before intersections to improve sightlines and reduce traffic collisions, implementing a 2023 state law prohibiting parking near crosswalks.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

NCP to Shut 20 Car Parks Due to Administration - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NCP has faced a challenging trading environment over several years, with changing consumer behaviours impacting volumes, and a high fixed cost-base leading to trading losses.
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
#urban-planning
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
London startup
fromBBC News
2 weeks ago

NCP: Where did it all go wrong for the car park operator?

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, rising costs, and changing consumer habits.
New York City
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Could Mamdani Really End Free Street Parking?

Free urban parking occupies valuable public space and represents an underpriced asset that could fund city services while improving traffic flow and reducing pollution.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-ed: Double Parking Likely Contributed to Inner Sunset Tragedy - Streetsblog San Francisco

Double-parked vehicles force cyclists into dangerous traffic situations, causing serious injuries and deaths that could be prevented through enforcement of parking violations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Councillor calls for action on illegal car meets

Westminster Council faces criticism for delayed action on illegal car meets, with a councillor demanding high-friction road surfacing and court injunctions to enhance public safety.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways

Urban highways occupy valuable land that generates minimal tax revenue compared to potential development, with Oakland potentially gaining $23.9 billion by removing freeways within three miles of downtown.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major UK car park firm collapses into administration

NCP, a major UK car park operator managing 340 sites, entered administration due to post-pandemic occupancy decline and mounting losses, affecting 682 jobs.
#parking-enforcement
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mamdani Administration Wants To Allow A Brooklyn Hospital To Issue Parking Tickets - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration proposes authorizing SUNY Downstate campus police to issue parking tickets to address illegal parking blocking ambulances and emergency access at a Brooklyn hospital.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Santa Monica Parking Enforcement Vehicles to Use AI Cameras to Ticket Bike Lane Violations - Streetsblog California

New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mamdani Administration Wants To Allow A Brooklyn Hospital To Issue Parking Tickets - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration proposes authorizing SUNY Downstate campus police to issue parking tickets to address illegal parking blocking ambulances and emergency access at a Brooklyn hospital.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Santa Monica Parking Enforcement Vehicles to Use AI Cameras to Ticket Bike Lane Violations - Streetsblog California

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Parking Citations Are Most Frequent in the Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa

San Francisco's Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa receive the most parking citations per capita, primarily for street-cleaning violations and expired meters due to high commercial, tourist, and commuter traffic requiring heavier enforcement.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Residents will need to get a city permit to park

East Palo Alto Council approved a residential parking permit program after modifying it to only affect neighborhoods where residents petition for permit zones, though permit pricing remains undetermined.
LA real estate
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

New UCLA Report Looks into the High Cost to Build Parking - Streetsblog Los Angeles

Parking spaces cost more to build than new cars, with aboveground spaces averaging $52,000 and underground spaces $73,000, significantly impacting overall construction costs across residential, commercial, and retail projects.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

TfL considering extra charges for SUV drivers travelling in London

Oversized models, such as large SUVs, make it harder for drivers to see people walking and cycling nearby. SUVs are 14 per cent more likely to kill people walking and cycling than other passenger cars, and 77 per cent more likely to kill children up to the age of 18 in England.
London politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Bay Street and College Street intersection to be closed Monday until mid-April | CBC News

Bay Street and College Street in downtown Toronto will close from Monday until mid-April for streetcar track renewal and sewer pipe replacement.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Not in Boston? Your space saver is likely illegal

Most Massachusetts communities ban parking space savers after snowstorms, with fines up to $100, though Boston allows them during declared snow emergencies for 48 hours.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Is NYC about to eliminate free parking?

New York City officials are considering charging for currently free curbside parking to help address a $5.4 billion budget gap, potentially generating up to $1.3 billion annually.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Harrow makes free parking scheme permanent

Harrow Council permanently establishes one-hour free parking across 13 council car parks and all on-street bays to boost local shopping and footfall.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Snowbanks are still blocking parking on some streets more than a month after Toronto's last big storm | CBC News

Toronto residents struggle to find on-street parking over a month after a major snowstorm due to uncleaned curbside snowbanks, affecting both residents and local businesses.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Harsh Winter Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation Department snowplows destroy traffic-calming devices installed by the Department of Transportation, undermining street safety efforts despite promises of replacement.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

'Most generous free parking in London' made permanent in major borough

Harrow Council permanently establishes one-hour free parking across 13 car parks and all on-street bays, the most generous scheme in London, to boost local shopping and footfall.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn't rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap | amNewYork

New York City's administration is considering expanding metered and permitted parking citywide to generate revenue for closing budget gaps and funding priorities.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Mamdani Deputy Mayor On Charging For Street Parking: 'It's Not a No' - Streetsblog New York City

The city is considering charging fees for currently free on-street parking to generate revenue and improve streetscape, potentially raising $1.3 billion annually from metering one-quarter of free spaces.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem-free

E-scooter and e-bike parking obstructs pavements across UK cities, creating accessibility issues for elderly residents and families despite operator agreements with councils.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Friday's Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officers illegally use parking placards to avoid enforcement, and dangerous street design in Brooklyn has caused hundreds of crashes and injuries since 2022.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why did I get a 100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

Driver received a PCN after charging at a 24-hour Mer EV charger because car-park terms prohibit parking 9pm–6am despite misleading signage.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This California Garage Parks And Charges Your EV Automatically

The automated parking system uses a robotic arm to plug in a Level 2 charging cable. When the car finishes charging, the robotic arm unplugs the cable, and the EV is moved to another parking spot automatically. About a decade ago, Tesla promised a robotic arm that would automatically plug in an EV for overnight charging. That never happened, but other companies have risen to the challenge and are now offering fully featured products.
Real estate
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F moves to combine building inspection, planning and permitting into one department

San Francisco will merge Building Inspection, Planning, and PermitSF into a single permitting agency to improve coordination, reduce time and cost, requiring charter change by mid-2027.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

DOT Re-Ups With Speed Camera Operator But Temp Tags Are Still Unticketable - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's speed cameras cannot issue fines to drivers with temporary tags because states don't provide registration information, costing the city tens of millions in lost revenue and compromising public safety.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Council OK with housing at Town and Country, wants to keep an eye on traffic

Palo Alto City Council supports a proposal for two seven-story buildings adding 158 apartments and 315 parking spaces near Town and Country Village.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

The Good Life: Private Parking in Brooklyn

It's possible to live your entire life in Brooklyn and never own a car. Of course, public transportation routes and stops are not perfect. There are places in the borough that are not served well at all, but for most people in what is called "brownstone Brooklyn," everyday life doesn't include car ownership. If it isn't prudent or possible to walk or bike, then we hop on a bus or the subway,
Brooklyn
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on

City rules vary: some ban space savers on public streets after snow while others allow limited temporary use or have local traditions.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning

Government plans to exempt internal wall drilling for broadband installations in high-rise English flats from prior building-safety-regulator approval to speed fibre upgrades.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Garage Encounters / BUREAU (Daniel Zamarbide, Carine Pimenta, Galliane Zamarbide)

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Design
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Battle brewing over six surface parking lots downtown near LA Live

Criscione Meyer Entitlement sues three parking-related entities to void a $500,000 payoff and block refinancing and sale of six downtown L.A. parking lots.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

A battle over who runs parking in Oakland

"better align the parking operations of the City with revenue and collections processes housed in the Department of Finance, and abandoned automobile abatement functions housed in the Oakland Police Department." "[It will] streamline and improve the citations collection process," he said in the report. "Delays or inaccurate data in citations result in high rates of delinquency and decreased collectability revenue." He also said the move would facilitate traffic ticket payment plans, improve customer service, and strengthen financial management.
East Bay (California)
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements

Councils will receive broader legal powers to restrict and fine pavement parking, with enforcement discretion left to local authorities' officers.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley raises parking meter rates, could charge on evenings and Sundays

Berkeley raised parking fees, raised the minimum rate, and will study extending meter hours to address a projected $2 million parking fund deficit and garage debt.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bridge closes to traffic after cracks found

Albert Bridge is closed to vehicles after cracks were found in a cast-iron component; inspections and ultrasonic scans are underway and pedestrians can still cross.
#alternate-side-parking
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers

Councils in England will gain powers to fine motorists who cause unnecessary pavement obstruction later this year without requiring additional traffic signage.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council thwarted in bid to axe low-traffic zones

Tower Hamlets Council said in September 2023 it wanted to take down the LTNs and was challenged by Save our Safer Streets (Soss). The court said a failure to reconsult was among the reasons for its decision. Soss said that "thousands of local residents will be extremely pleased and relieved". Tower Hamlets Council, led by mayor Lutfur Rahman, said it was "disappointed" while London's mayor called it "good news for Londoners".
London politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: (Parking) Space ... The Final Frontier Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Metering one-quarter of currently free street parking could generate about $1.3 billion annually to fund affordable housing while improving turnover and reducing congestion.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Parking-Obsesssed West Side Community Board Snubs Ask For Loading Zone - Streetsblog New York City

Members of Manhattan's Community Board 7 yet again put car storage first when they shot down a modest request by residents of an Upper West Side apartment building to turn free parking into a loading zone for safer drop-offs and to reduce double-parking. Dwellers of the Astor condominium at W. 75th and Broadway asked the civic panel to back their push to repurpose just two spots at their entrance into a loading zone, to provide a safe space on the chaotic and busy corner.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Redesign Not Crackdowns Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A lot of what we can do at DOT is ... is focusing on designing our streets, designing our infrastructure, to make it easier for delivery workers to make safe choices, to operate safely, to reduce conflicts between them and other users, whether that's basically wider bike lanes that can accommodate a wider range of users,
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Ten Years of Placard Abuse: The Criminal Practice that Mamdani Must End - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani swept into Gracie Mansion on the promise of ending widespread corruption around policing and street safety. He can do both by laser-focusing his efforts on eliminating the prevalent abuse and forgery of parking placards. Mamdani has a rare chance to permanently halt this dangerous and criminal practice, and, in doing so, radically alter the balance of power in New York City. For the past decade, under the handle @placardabuse, we've documented how a large contingent of car drivers misuse their parking privileges -
New York City
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Automated Permitting is Vital to the Mamdani's Housing Agenda

Automated compliance checks should approve housing, retrofit, and energy projects in real time to speed deployment and reduce living costs.
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