Reduction in social distancing guidance opens up cities to pedestrians
The change in social distancing rules to one meter plus has made towns and cities in England on average over 40% more accessible to pedestrians, new research has revealed.
The change in social distancing rules to one meter plus has made towns and cities in England on average over 40% more accessible to pedestrians, new research has revealed.
Political science
Aug 27, 2020
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The numbers of people cycling and walking in public spaces during COVID-19 has skyrocketed. Cities from Bogota to Berlin and Vancouver have expanded bike lanes and public paths to accommodate the extra cycling traffic. In ...
Environment
May 20, 2020
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Despite efforts to encourage a shift to sustainable transportation, traffic congestion is often the focus of debates over mobility. Global demand for automobiles rose significantly in the 1990s, with annual sales stabilizing ...
Automotive
Jun 3, 2019
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Soon after becoming prime minister last year, Scott Morrison appointed a minister for "congestion busting", signalling the importance he attaches to this issue. The large number of Google search results on "traffic congestion ...
Social Sciences
Feb 25, 2019
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When a bright meteor streaked across the sky over the Russian Urals last month, it was the film footage captured by hundreds of in-car cameras and hastily uploaded to YouTube by dumbfounded drivers that allowed the world ...
Other
Mar 16, 2013
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The US space agency said Friday it is seeking fresh ideas for robotic missions to explore Mars, after budget cuts nixed a planned partnership with the European space agency.
Space Exploration
Apr 13, 2012
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