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🇰🇷 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The mushroom is innocent in this. Traffic in Prague would collapse, no matter who governs, says expert

An urban planning expert argues that Prague's outdated zoning plans hinder efficient development, despite its commendable public transport accessibility.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Traffic in Málaga gets stuck without short-term solutions

The growing population displacement from Málaga's capital to the metropolitan area is worsening congestion at access points, prompting coastal municipalities to demand solutions from the government.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

3560 requests for tax refunds for the first property

The Agency for Legal Traffic and Real Estate Mediation has received a total of 3,560 requests for tax refunds related to the purchase or construction of first residential properties, with 2,340 approved so far, according to the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property.

Jan 7 • 18:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Due to snow in Bosnia and Herzegovina, trucks are banned on numerous roads

Snow covering much of Bosnia and Herzegovina has caused traffic disruptions, leading to a ban on trucks on several roads in the eastern and central parts of the country, with caution advised for passenger vehicles when planning travel.

Jan 5 • 08:49 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Pardubice Airport has had a record year. Plans to build a third check-in gate

Pardubice Airport reports a record year and is planning to construct a third check-in gate to accommodate increasing passenger traffic.

Jan 5 • 06:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Traffic is unbearable: The metropolis is far from the idea of becoming a 15-minute city, only one neighborhood is closest

A vision for a 15-minute city in Zagreb, where essential services are reachable within a 15-minute walk, is struggling to be realized, with only one neighborhood making progress.

Dec 31 • 05:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Farmers open traffic lanes for New Year's and schedule meetings for decisions after the turn of the year

Farmers have opened traffic lanes for New Year's celebrations and are planning a nationwide meeting for decisions to be made after the year changes.

Dec 30 • 07:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

New regulations in Trešnjevka: No more left turns from Selska to Ozaljska

Traffic regulations have been changed at the intersection of Ozaljska and Selska streets, eliminating left turns from Selska Street to Ozaljska Street to improve traffic flow after recent roadworks.

Dec 27 • 07:36 UTC

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