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How are communities reallocating the street …

WebCOVID-19’s disruption in transportation behaviors has created an opportunity for communities around the world to reallocate travel lanes, curb parking, and entire streets from cars to other uses - a move which would have likely faced significant political and public opposition in ‘normal’ times in many cities globally.

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Pittsburgh launches 'Neighborhood Slow Street' pilot program

WebCity of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure launched the 'Neighborhood Slow Streets' pilot program to enable residents to request the designation of certain low volume residential streets as safe places for the community for walk, run, bicycle, scoot, and roll while maintaining physical …

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Lyft’s LyftUp program: Expanding access to non-emergency …

WebLyft worked with three Medicaid agencies and other partners to launch rideshare in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) programs in Florida, Indiana, and South Carolina.

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New York provides parking permits for healthcare workers

WebThe City of New York's Department of Transportation (DOT) issues temporary citywide on-street parking permits to healthcare personnel working in hospitals during COVID-19. Furthermore, DOT is extending the permit expiration for all city parking permits or temporary permits for people with disabilities and clergy that have expired, or will

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San Francisco provides reduced-cost rides to seniors

WebSan Francisco announces a temporary program to assist seniors and adults with disabilities who need to make essential trips during the duration of the Stay Home Order.

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National mobility plan for a new normal in Mexico

WebMinistry of Health (SSA), Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (SEDATU), Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT), Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), Mexican office of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), more than 100 civil society organizations

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New Orleans launches 'Slow Streets' initiative to give pedestrians …

WebNew Orleans' 'Slow Streets' initiative aims to give people more room to walk, bicycle, and jog while maintaining physical distancing. Beginning on May 6, 2020, the city will install signage, cones, and barricades to limit access to the downtown side of Moss Street between Lafitte Avenue and Esplanade Avenue along Bayou St. John to local traffic and emergency …

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Honolulu modifies street use: Parking allowed in “No Parking-Tow …

WebRecognizing that many Honolulu residents are working from home, when possible, and that traffic is greatly reduced during morning and evening peak hours, Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will allow parking in specific “No …

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Zipline drones deliver medical supplies and PPE

WebZipline, Novant Health Medical Center. Zipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to a Novant Health Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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San Francisco launches 'Shared Spaces Program' to support …

WebSan Francisco's 'Shared Spaces Program' is intended to support neighborhoods by providing additional public space for local business activities.

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Changes to public transit services in Boston

WebMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The following changes to service and operations have been made to protect the health and safety of essential workers who rely on public transit, as well as MBTA frontline staff.

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Ford Mobility’s TransLoc, Ride Systems, and DoubleMap to offer …

WebTo support cities and businesses in their efforts to provide transportation for their riders, Ford Mobility subsidiaries TransLoc, Ride Systems, and DoubleMap are providing transit agencies free transit consulting and demand response software.

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Milan’s Strade Aperte (Open Roads) initiative: Lazzaretto and Isola

WebMilan’s Strade Aperte (Open Streets) initiative seeks to rethink mobility and public spaces to ensure a more sustainable and livable city. Strade Aperte components represent Milan’s ongoing mobility strategy, reflect the impact of COVID …

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How are communities using open streets to

WebCOVID-19’s disruption in transportation behaviors has created an opportunity for communities around the world to reallocate travel lanes, curb parking, and entire streets from cars to other uses—a move which would have likely faced significant political and public opposition in ‘normal’ times in the United States.

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Rotterdam provides shared micromobility to prevent transit …

WebTo prevent crowding on public transit, the city of Rotterdam's Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET) partners with micromobility providers, Check, Donkey Republic, felyx and GO Sharing, and Rotterdam Ahoy to ensure 1,500 shared bikes and 1,500 electric shared scooters are available to rent. The devices are placed at more than 25 public transit hubs.

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How can a remote town in Bangladesh effectively implement its …

WebSingra is a small city located in the Western part of Bangladesh. When the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading globally in the beginning of 2020, the city was not spared.

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Parking enforcement removed in Mississauga to ease travel during …

WebIn response to COVID-19 the city is suspending enforcement of on-street parking limits and overnight (2:00 – 6:00 am) parking restrictions, until July 6. Complaints for these violations are not being accepted. All other parking offences will continue to be enforced to maintain public safety. Requests for permits are no longer required. Location:

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San Francisco changes parking enforcement policies

WebAbout this initiative. Enforcement will be temporarily suspended for the following: 72-hour parking limit and towing; all time limit parking (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour, etc.); Residential Permit Parking (RPP) permits; commuter shuttles; peak-hour tow away zones; and street cleaning. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA

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Uber’s COVID-19 financial assistance for drivers

WebUber launched a financial assistance program for drivers and delivery people diagnosed with COVID-19 or ordered to self-quarantine or self-isolate by a doctor or public health authority.

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