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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dangerous and chaotic. Police want a change in traffic signage after the death of a cyclist in Prague

After a tragic incident resulting in the death of a cyclist in Prague, local police are advocating for changes to traffic signage to improve safety.

Mar 21 • 08:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn's bus traffic is facing major changes again

The Tallinn government announced plans for changes to the public transport network, which will now be discussed with residents.

Mar 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic changes in Vila Nova Mogilar, Mogi das Cruzes, begin this Saturday; check it out

Traffic changes in Vila Nova Mogilar, Brazil, will start this Saturday, including new traffic lights and road adjustments to improve vehicle flow.

Mar 20 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Indrek Ibrus: The Tortured Genius Formula for Tallinn City Traffic

Indrek Ibrus discusses the ongoing reliance on cars in Tallinn and reflects on the cultural impact of the film 'A Beautiful Mind', which depicts the life of mathematician John Nash.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See deviations in traffic during MotoGP in Goiânia

The MotoGP, the world's largest motorcycle racing event, is set to arrive in Goiânia, prompting significant traffic restrictions to ensure safety for the expected 200,000 attendees.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic in Vila Nova Mogilar, in Mogi, changes this Saturday; see affected streets

Traffic changes will be implemented in the Vila Nova Mogilar neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes starting Saturday, involving new traffic directions and signal installations.

Mar 17 • 19:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour

The Ontario government is set to allow solo drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, amending existing regulations.

Mar 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Binary system changes traffic on two main roads in Vila Velha; see how it looks

A new traffic management system has been implemented in Vila Velha, Brazil, allowing two main roads to operate in one direction only.

Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Joby Air Taxi: Now travel from office to airport by sky, learn...

Joby Aviation, an American company, has begun testing its electric air taxi, which can carry one pilot and four passengers, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and is planning to launch passenger services in Dubai soon.

Mar 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Bordeaux, the place of the car in the city, a burning issue of the municipal elections

Bordeaux's mayor, Pierre Hurmic, is facing criticism for his efforts to reduce car usage in the city amid the upcoming municipal elections.

Mar 12 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE FROM POSTIMEES ⟩ Is the Centre Party planning to build a metro in Tallinn? Guest Joel Jesse in the studio

Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Joel Jesse discusses the future of public transport in the city and upcoming plans for light traffic regulations.

Mar 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With the multiplication of motorcycles, pedestrians have no chance

A rise in motorcycle-related pedestrian fatalities in Brazil highlights safety concerns in urban areas.

Mar 9 • 17:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Ādaži, traffic will be monitored for three years by LMT's smart monitoring system

LMT's smart traffic monitoring system will oversee traffic in Ādaži for three years, aiming to enhance safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

Mar 9 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The upcoming advertising pillar in Pirkkala is so tall that it requires an aviation obstacle permit

A 40-meter advertising pillar planned by the Kärkkäinen retail chain in Pirkkala, Finland, requires an aviation obstacle permit due to its height.

Mar 8 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: An unusual traffic formation in Riga - the street suddenly divides into two sections

The article describes an unusual street configuration in Riga where Dzelzavas Street unexpectedly splits into two segments, highlighting both its historical context and current use by drivers.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bauru City Hall implements pilot project 'Calm Street' to reduce accidents; understand

The city of Bauru has started a pilot project to enhance traffic safety by implementing traffic calming measures at a known accident-prone intersection.

Mar 5 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Police wants to use drones in traffic surveillance

The police in Estonia is planning to implement drone technology for traffic surveillance to monitor traffic violations more effectively.

Mar 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Israel Planned Attack on Khamenei for Years, Even Tapped Traffic Cameras

The article discusses Israel's long-term planning of an attack on Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, revealing that the operation involved significant surveillance efforts including tapping into traffic cameras.

Mar 3 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alternative Routes: what they are, how they come about and how to choose the best one in Campo Grande

The article discusses alternative routes in Campo Grande, Brazil, explaining their role in traffic management and how drivers can choose the best route to avoid congestion.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Illusion of the Blue Lane for Motorcycles

The introduction of blue lanes for motorcycles in São Paulo has led to decreased lateral collisions but an increase in accidents and higher average speeds, raising safety concerns.

Mar 2 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Forest Walking Path, Prohibiting Bicycle Traffic 'Pedestrian-Only' Promotion

Seoul City is planning to designate paths within Seoul Forest as pedestrian-only to enhance safety and prevent accidents caused by bicycles.

Mar 1 • 01:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After reconstruction, car traffic will be prohibited on one section of Oxford Street in London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that vehicle traffic, including bicycles, will be banned on a significant 1.1 km stretch of Oxford Street between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch.

Feb 27 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 1,313 km of traffic jams, the city of SP sets a traffic record for the year for the second consecutive day

São Paulo recorded the highest traffic congestion of 2026 for the second consecutive day, reaching 1,313 km of traffic jams.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple who died in an accident on BR-020 planned a truck trip to the Northeast

João Carlos Napoli and Suelem Marques Santana Napoli, who died in a car and truck collision on BR-020, were planning a work trip to the Northeast of Brazil.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Municipality: The U-turn from Amalias Avenue for entrance to Plaka is now operational

The Municipality of Athens has implemented a long-requested traffic regulation allowing U-turns on Amalias Avenue, improving access to the Plaka neighborhood for residents and visitors.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: City Decides to Redesign Giesinger Berg

The Munich city council has approved the redesign of Giesinger Berg to increase space for cyclists, despite last-minute attempts by the CSU and Free Voters to halt the project.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall considers opening street in Flamboyant Park, Goiânia

The Goiânia City Hall is exploring the possibility of opening a street within Flamboyant Park to improve vehicle access, despite opposition from environmental and planning agencies.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither traffic nor gasoline: how neighborhoods in the U.S. function exclusively to move in golf carts

The article explores unique U.S. neighborhoods designed for residents to use golf carts as the primary means of transportation.

Feb 20 • 11:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Is Karlaplan really just a gigantic traffic obstacle?

The article explores Måns Wadensjö's efforts to revive the cultural essence of Karlaplan, a notable square in Stockholm, juxtaposed with its perception as merely a traffic impediment.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forsa Survey for Frankfurt: Little Support for Anti-Car Policy

A recent Forsa survey indicates that only a third of Frankfurt residents support policies that hinder car traffic, favoring public transport and school renovations instead.

Feb 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

30 Residential Areas are 'Highest Priority' as Potential Recipients of Noise Barriers

Thirty residential areas in Denmark have been identified as high priority for receiving noise barriers to combat traffic noise pollution.

Feb 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn standardizes speed limits on larger streets

Tallinn's city authorities are adjusting speed limits on several major street segments in the city center and Nõmme Road in Kristiine to ensure a smoother and clearer traffic environment for drivers.

Feb 17 • 11:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Four Meteorological Forecasts are Considered for Street Maintenance Planning in Riga

Riga's street maintenance planning now incorporates four meteorological forecasts, highlighting the challenges of accurate weather predictions, as discussed during a city council meeting.

Feb 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Traffic and blockages in Mexico City TODAY February 16: expected traffic impacts | List of streets

Traffic disruptions are anticipated in various areas of Mexico City today, February 16, following the Valentine's Day weekend, necessitating careful route planning for commuters.

Feb 16 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Vasilissis Olgas Avenue: Back in circulation, when it opens, what changes

After six years of work, delays, and disputes, Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens is expected to reopen to traffic soon.

Feb 15 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tight Spain

The article discusses the increasing density and tourism in Spain's cities, focusing on the measures taken to manage pedestrian traffic in Madrid.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic in Belém goes through blockages and interdictions during Carnival; see changes

Traffic in Belém will face temporary blockages and interdictions from February 13 to 18 during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reform Traffic Jam: The Snail Republic

The article discusses the challenges of implementing reforms in Germany, emphasizing the difficulty of taking actionable steps rather than merely planning or presenting ideas.

Feb 13 • 15:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic: "The car is abolishing itself"

The article discusses the dynamic traffic situation at Hermannplatz in Berlin-Neukölln, highlighting the challenges and chaos of urban transportation.

Feb 13 • 14:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Big Changes Coming for Young Drivers – Minister Wants It in Effect Before Spring Celebrations

The Finnish government is planning to present the first phase of a driving license reform to parliament, aiming to tighten restrictions on 17-year-old drivers.

Feb 12 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic Planning: Bad Tölz Designates Bicycle Streets

Bad Tölz is implementing a master plan to designate bicycle routes in the city to better accommodate cyclists and improve safety.

Feb 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax councillors considering carpool lanes to help ease traffic congestion

Halifax city councillors are exploring the idea of implementing carpool lanes to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly by potentially converting existing bus lanes into high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.

Feb 10 • 20:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Today's news from Munich highlights developments in defense technology, urban planning, traffic improvements, and a dispute over tree felling.

Feb 10 • 17:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Another Wonder of Bhopal 'Eiffel Tower', the road has been constructed beneath the high-tension line

Bhopal is gaining attention for a high-tension tower located in the middle of a road in Vinayak Colony, posing serious risks to local traffic and residents.

Feb 10 • 11:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Parking, a headache

In Argentina, with over 15 million vehicles, parking becomes a significant challenge due to high demand in urban areas and an aging vehicle fleet.

Feb 5 • 04:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

New Park&Ride locations are planned here, one near the roundabout in Zapruđe

The City of Zagreb is launching a series of projects in the new year aimed at improving traffic order and reducing congestion, including the analysis of parking facilities and the development of Park&Ride systems.

Jan 15 • 14:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Photo: The city says to dispose of Christmas trees so they do not obstruct traffic and pedestrians, here is where the people of Zagreb placed them

The Zrinjevac company has begun free pickup and disposal of Christmas trees while urging citizens to follow guidelines to avoid obstructing roads and sidewalks, although many have not adhered to these rules.

Jan 14 • 11:10 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

More trees, traffic restrictions, and modified pavement. The Republic Square in Plzeň will undergo transformation this year

The Republic Square in Plzeň is set to be transformed this year with the addition of more trees, traffic restrictions, and improved pavement.

Jan 12 • 11:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević's traffic 'solutions': New pedestrian zones in the center and expansion of paid parking zones

Zagreb's traffic situation, worsened by recent policies under Tomislav Tomašević, has led to announcements of new pedestrian zones and extended paid parking areas in an effort to improve urban mobility.

Jan 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Tomašević promised to fix traffic in Zagreb. Announced list of projects

The city of Zagreb announced a series of projects aimed at improving traffic and reducing congestion, including parking analysis, a 'park and ride' public transport system, expanded pedestrian zones, and a new cycling corridor.

Jan 10 • 12:29 UTC

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