Bologna has become the first major Italian city to impose the limit on most streets, citing safety and livability. But it’s too slow for some: “A city has to move,” one cabby complained.
Tag: Local Government
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Some S.U.V.s
The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.
Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.
MSG Withdraws Bid to Build Vegas-Style Sphere in London
The American developer MSG Entertainment withdrew its bid to build a sister arena in Britain after opposition from Londoners and the city’s mayor.
A Small-Town Stabbing Takes On a Larger Significance for France
The death might have been just a local tragedy. But some of the suspects were from an immigrant community, turning the case into a cause célèbre for the far right.
Ukrainians Urge Spending Shift as War Drags On
Protesters are lobbying city councils to freeze urban renewal projects and buy military equipment instead, part of a wider call to put Ukraine on a war footing.
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, a city of 175,000 struggling with overdoses and affordability.
Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany
Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.
Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.