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New paths for the roads of tomorrow

Transportation news feeds are filled with tech innovations and new start-ups willing to improve our daily mobility…

Swimming is back in town (it’s still summer!)

Among other natural elements, water surely is one of the most appreciated in cities – or even a symbol, as the famous …

How cities deal with the climate change risks

According to the non-profit organization “100 Resilient Cities”, urban resilience is the ability of individuals,…

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London’s traffic is slowing down – and it’s not necessarily a bad thing

New figures unveiled this week by Transport for London show that London's traffic has clearly slowed down, from 19.33…

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Is your country the happiest one in the world?

You think the cold winters of Scandinavian countries are depressing? It seems to be the opposite, as they top the…

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Why cycling is good for local economy

By promoting urban cycling, local retailers in city centres often fear the reduction of their business revenue with the…

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The geography of good jobs in America

In the United States, as in other countries, the gap is widening between the decaying industrial cities and the ones…

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How many drivers work with Uber in France ?

The leading ride-hailing app suspended its service in Paris for four hours to protest against new regulations…

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The 5 most eco-friendly cities in the world

Siemens recently published the Green City Index, a study assessing and comparing cities for their environmental…

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The use of the New-York Citi Bikes has increased in 2015

Opened to the public since May 2013, New York's bicycle sharing system confirms its success in 2015. With 7,500…

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Who are the taxi users in France ?

The mobility research-oriented firm 6-T conducted a survey about the uses and the users of taxis, in order to better…

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10 traffic myths that need to retire

Like many town-planners and politicians, you might think that building more roads will solve traffic issues. And you…

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The best bike lanes of 2015 in the US

Americans love biking, and even more having separate lanes to ride their bike safely. But building bike lanes was often…

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Changing mobility habits in two months

French people spend more than 5,000 euros a year for their car. But cars stay parked 95% of the time. A lot of money…

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A country of ghost cities

We often think about Spain when we talk about ghost cities, due to the general interruption of the construction…