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Top news of the week: 03.11.2021.

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@PaulABarter shared
On Nov 3, 2021
RT @FrancisLReid: Removing parking on arterial roads to make space for bus and cycle lanes in Auckland isn’t radical - it’s long overdue. I got excited by this article. Then I saw the plan is to introduce the strategy by 2030. That’s way too slow. https://t.co/Xas9Gs9jYH
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Auckland Council drawing up radical plan to remove parking on roads across the city

Auckland Council drawing up radical plan to remove parking on roads across the city

New strategy may bar many Aucklanders from parking outside their homes.

@macilree shared
On Oct 29, 2021
RT @pv_reynolds: The bikelash paradox: how cycle lanes enrage some but win votes | Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow | The Guardian https://t.co/mFdsTweDMq
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The bikelash paradox: how cycle lanes enrage some but win votes

The bikelash paradox: how cycle lanes enrage some but win votes

Meddling with drivers guarantees a media storm, but mayors behind ambitious road reclamations are consistently rewarded

@LSECities shared
On Oct 29, 2021
National Governments can help cities recover from the pandemic, build resilience to climate emergency & reduce inequalities by making cities more accessible, sustainable & inclusive. Our new report shows how: https://t.co/b6zxUp54xR @LSECities @OECD_local #UrbanOpportunity
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Better Access to Urban Opportunities: Accessibility policy for cities in the 2020s

Better Access to Urban Opportunities: Accessibility policy for cities in the 2020s

As cities seek to recover from COVID-19 amid the climate emergency and increasing levels of poverty, this paper offers recommendations for national governments to boost recovery through ...

@ElecHighway shared
On Nov 2, 2021
Fancy a sneak peek at our next Electric Forecourt® in Norwich? @itvanglia's Raveena Ghattaura spoke to GRIDSERVE CEO @toddington_h about the role our pioneering Electric Forecourts® will play in helping consumers make the switch to EV. #COP26 #deliver ⚡️ https://t.co/AxLyVJuZ0Z
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COP26: how the climate crisis is changing the way we travel

COP26: how the climate crisis is changing the way we travel

The majority of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK come from road vehicles. So are electric vehicles the answer to more eco-friendly transport? | ITV News Anglia

@macilree shared
On Nov 1, 2021
RT @RebeccaJEmm: Hello! A special extra hello to light rail that enables thousands more houses and transport for thousands more people. And with your support we can get Wellington moving more quickly. https://t.co/xEuMdHo0bV
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The future of Wellington transport

The future of Wellington transport

Have your say on how people move through and around Wellington. You can give us your feedback until December 10, 2021. It's your chance to transform your city.

@smartcitiesdive shared
On Nov 1, 2021
One of the main roadblocks to implementing digital twins is making sure all the necessary data is in place, according to @Cityzenith5D CEO @MichaelCAJansen. @adinars reports: https://t.co/VJXVX9lDXo
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Are digital twins the future of urban planning?

Are digital twins the future of urban planning?

Digital 3D models can help city leaders plan for the future, but their value will depend on the data.

@macilree shared
On Nov 3, 2021
RT @GreaterAKL: Seeing the light on Light Rail https://t.co/FzdlABkLIB
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Seeing the light on Light Rail

Seeing the light on Light Rail

With the government now seemingly open to

@macilree shared
On Oct 29, 2021
RT @JudithCollinsMP: He said there was a need for strategic investment in Auckland’s infrastructure, but the Auckland light rail project didn’t make economic sense and the projected cost of it would only grow. @DavidBennettMP https://t.co/jwQmfsamtW
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National says $14.6 billion Auckland light rail project proposal doesn’t stack-up

National says $14.6 billion Auckland light rail project proposal doesn’t stack-up

The National Party says the new $14.6 billion price tag for the preferred option for the Auckland light rail project means the public transport scheme is unviable.