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How Boston Plans to Cool Down Streets Amidst Rising Temperatures
By Grecia White |
The City of Boston has several projects in the works as part of an ongoing Climate Ready Boston initiative in response to the changing climate patterns we’ve been experiencing and which are only expected to increase in frequency and severity, but the projects seem to miss a key connection between heat and transportation.
Opinion: President Biden — Let’s Get Philadelphia Moving Already
By Jay Arzu |
In this two part focus on issues related to the Keystone State, we look (here) at efforts to build a long-proposed subway line to Northeast Philadelphia and (below) efforts to make Harrisburg's State Street safer for all users.
Opinion: Safety Fix for Deadly Road Nixed by Harrisburg Mayor Over Parking
By Brandon Basom |
In our second Pennsylvania piece today, we look at how the new mayor of Harrisburg has stalled an effort to redesign one of the most dangerous streets in the state amid — you guessed it — complaints about lost parking spaces.
OH, RATS! Experts Say Outdoor Dining is Not to Blame for the City’s Rodent Problem
By Julianne Cuba |
Critics of outdoor dining need to stop rat-cheting up the rhetoric on dining areas, experts say.
The Berwyn Greenway in Lincoln Square is an upgrade, but more traffic calming is needed
By Courtney Cobbs |
The greenway includes a contraflow bike lane, facilitating two-way bike traffic between the Chicago River and Western Avenue.
Weekend Roundup: Caltrain Clearances, Divisadero Diverter
By Roger Rudick |
Here are a few Streetsblog news nuggets to start your weekend.