rdrfukApril 20, 2020 The previous post has received an unusually high number of views for the RDRF site – this backs up our view that this is a crucial time for transport professionals and campaigners to be active. Please read the post if you haven’t as I am adding on developments using the same format…. [Read More]
Archives for 2020
How NYC can create pedestrian-friendly streets during coronavirus – Curbed NY
Caroline SpivackApr 20, 2020, 10:10am EDT Whether it’s going to a grocery store, popping into a pharmacy, or commuting to an essential job, New Yorkers have little choice but to venture out during the COVID-19 pandemic. And when they do, it’s a socially distanced dance: crisscrossing streets to avoid other people, pausing on stoops or… [Read More]
KOMANOFF: Relinquishing Congestion Pricing Exemptions Fantasies – Streetsblog New York City
Charles Komanoff Mar 6, 2020 With congestion pricing seemingly in limbo, it’s more important than ever for New Yorkers to unite in support. That means relinquishing various “exemptions fantasies” — the idea that this or that class of drivers should be exempted because of X, Y or Z. Of all exemption claims, the most risible,… [Read More]
KOMANOFF: Coronavirus Will Go Away, Congestion Pricing Must Not – Streetsblog New York City
The bedrock conditions that justified congestion pricing in the first place aren’t going away. By Charles Komanoff Apr 3, 2020 Look out, Downtown. Manhattan Community Board 1 wants to propel your streets into the 21st century. During March, a “Fix Canal Street Now” resolution that probably entails taking space from drivers was unanimously adopted by… [Read More]
Op-Ed: Let’s Build a Network of ‘Quiet Streets’ – Streetsblog New York Cit y
By John Massengale Mar 30, 2020 As COVID19 demonstrates the need for more space for people, now is the time to plan for a ‘Slow New York,’ an urban designer argue Gov. Cuomo and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson called for making New York City streets safer for pedestrians and social distancing while we all… [Read More]
It’s The Least They Could Do – The Ranty Highwayman
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2020 At least in my part of the transport world, there is a solid consensus that in the light of the Coronavirus, we should be doing more to help people safely exercise and make essential local trips. It was therefore great to see that Brighton & Hove City Council will be making… [Read More]
City Council seeking up to 75 miles of open streets amid COVID-19 pandemic – amNewYork
Robert Pozarycki updated on April 17 at 11 a.m. With additional reporting by Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City Weeks after Mayor Bill de Blasio launched and then quickly canceled an “open streets” program, the City Council wants to overturn that… [Read More]
Exercising more than once a day is reasonable during lockdown, says new CPS guidance for England | road.cc
by SIMON_MACMICHAEL FRI, APR 17, 2020 14:3 Official advice given to prosecutors and police forces on interpreting emergency legislation during coronavirus pandemic New guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on enforcement of emergency legislation in England aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus states that exercising more than once a day is likely… [Read More]
NZ) How coronavirus will change the face of the cbd | Stuff.co.nz
Tracy Watkins05:00, Apr 12 2020 Life after lock down may look very different to before – and that even includes city streets. Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter has revealed planning is already underway for expanded footpaths and temporary cycleways so people can still keep two metres of physical distance when the current Alert Level 4… [Read More]
Extreme speeds I Some roads averaging 50% over limit I How do we change this driving culture? Share ideas – via Supt Andy Cox – Twitter
Extreme speeds enforced this week in #London Andy Cox @SuptAndyCox 145/70 130/50 60/30 A 20mph road averaged 40mph! Some roads speed Avg over 50% limit How do we change this driving culture? Please share ideas in comment section & RT to capture large audience. Will review 24/4 Thank you! link to tweet
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