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New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Mamdani's Path to Low Traffic Neighborhoods Could Run Through Queens - Streetsblog New York City

Low-traffic neighborhood designs using gates, bollards, signage, and filters can reduce cut-through car traffic and improve safety in western Queens.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling | TechCrunch

Google Maps now provides Gemini-powered hands-free conversational navigation for walking and cycling, enabling voice queries, multi-question conversations, and hands-free messaging while navigating.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England

More than 50 groups connected to transport and public health have urged the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, to set specific targets for levels of walking and cycling in England, warning that plans as they stand are too vague. A letter from groups including British Cycling, Cycling UK, the National Trust and the British Medical Association says the government's proposals for active travel must move from good intentions to a clear, long-term, fully deliverable national plan comparable to other strategic transport programmes.
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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

I'm an American Living in Paris and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip for Anyone Visiting

Public transport, walking, and biking are faster and more reliable than taxis or ride-hailing in French cities, especially in Paris with heavy traffic and strikes.
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