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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram Police crack down on violators at Haryana's first ‘Complete Street' on Sanath Road
Gurugram: In a joint operation, Gurugram Police and Traffic Police launched a major enforcement drive against traffic rule violators on Sanath Road—Haryana's first 'Complete Street.' The road, developed as a model public space by GMDA and MCG in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation, is designed for safe walking, cycling, and public transit, particularly prioritizing the needs of senior citizens, children, and pedestrians. Gurugram Police and Traffic Police launched a major enforcement drive against traffic rule violators on Sanath Road. (HT PHOTO) Under the supervision of DCP Traffic Dr. Rajesh Mohan , the action was carried out by traffic inspector , zonal officer, and the team from Sector 18 police station. During the operation, over 55 challans were issued for wrong parking along the model road. Additionally, five FIRs were registered under relevant sections for obstructing public movement, and the corresponding vehicles were seized by the police. The Complete Streets initiative, funded jointly by GMDA, MCG, DHBVN, and Raahgiri Foundation, with support from private partners such as Nagarro, Maruti Suzuki, and SafeExpress, was envisioned as a transformative urban infrastructure project promoting non-motorized transport and sustainable mobility. The road has been marked with dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, making it a unique urban public space. However, recent instances of illegal parking and unauthorized vehicular obstruction had undermined the project's objective—prompting this enforcement drive. Sandeep Kumar, public relationship officer , Gurugram police said that the crackdown was necessary to maintain seamless traffic flow and ensure pedestrian safety. 'Our goal is to enforce discipline on roads that are meant to serve the people. Public convenience cannot be compromised by irresponsible parking,' he said. Gurugram Police has appealed to the public to adhere to traffic rules and only park in designated zones. Authorities have confirmed that similar enforcement drives will continue to preserve the integrity of public-friendly infrastructure.
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
From Bluffton To Boca Raton, US Communities Take On Road Safety Crisis
Both urban and rural areas were evaluated and ranked based on their successful adoption of proactive ... More policies in recent years to address the road safety crisis. Forty-three towns and cities across the country have been cited for 'standout' efforts to confront the dangers to roadway safety in their communities. Both urban and rural areas were evaluated and ranked based on their successful adoption of proactive policies in recent years to address the road safety crisis. Those are highlights of a new report released on Wednesday by Smart Growth America, a nonprofit focusing on housing and land use, transportation, and economic development, in conjunction with the National Complete Streets Coalition, an alliance of public interest organizations and transportation professionals that is a program of Smart Growth America. 'Complete Streets policies reflect the vision each community has for its future,' Heidi Simon, director of Thriving Communities at Smart Growth America, said in a statement. 'The strongest policies lead to changes that make it safer and easier for people to get where they need to go—whether they're walking, driving, biking, or taking transit.' The report, Best Complete Streets Policies 2025, details the actions taken by communities 'to develop strong and effective policies' in 2023 and 2024 using the Complete Streets Policy Framework, a strategy and blueprint for organizing a community's commitment to safety, accessibility, and equity for all. Included are details for all aspects of street development, from the planning and design phases through building and maintenance. The approach involves practical and often easy to implement changes, like sidewalks, raised crosswalks and bicycle infrastructure. 'The 2025 report demonstrates that well-designed, context-sensitive policies are being adopted in communities of all sizes,' the report said. 'Top-ranked policies came not only from major urban centers but also from places like Clyde, Ohio, a community with a population of roughly 6,000, demonstrating that no matter the size or setting, policies that produce streets that are safe and accessible for everyone are a critical step toward healthier, more connected communities.' The top-scoring communities and their scores are: Case studies from three communities that adopted 'exemplary policies and overcame unique barriers' are presented in the report. The background, challenges to adoption, highlights of the specific policy, implementation, and lessons learned are detailed. Over the past two decades more than 1,700 Complete Streets policies have been adopted across the United States, the group said, 'for communities to develop new transportation solutions.' 'We applaud communities like Clyde and San Antonio for crafting thoughtful, actionable policies that reflect their local realities and are poised to deliver real, on-the-ground improvements,' Simon added. For more information and to access the report, click here.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anderson council wants funding for Shady Run drainage survey
ANDERSON — Anderson City Council is seeking funds for a study to resolve potential flooding issues along Shady Run. Council President Lance Stephenson said Thursday that council had planned to get money from Anderson Community Schools for a survey of the area, but the school system declined. Shady Run weaves into the Northcrest Addition from Lindberg Road, runs underneath Scatterfield Road and Alexandria Pike and eventually empties into Shadyside Lake. The housing addition was built in 1955 on a former farm field. Shady Run, a natural stream, flows through the site. There's a retention pond to the east of Eastside Middle School, but some area residents maintain it's not large enough to handle the water from the school and surrounding farm fields. Stephenson said council can write an ordinance and pay for the study. 'We will have to reallocate money from the budget,' he said. 'That has to be done by the city administration.' Stephenson said council wants to get an independent study done of the area and then go back to ACS to show the retention pond is not adequate. 'I want to get this done,' he said. 'I will talk to the mayor and get the funds for a survey. We need to get an independent study.' OTHER BUSINESS • Council received an update on the Complete Streets program requested by local resident Ben Orcutt. Jennifer Culp, president pro-tem of council, said Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr., wants to write the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Paul Podlejski expects a draft of the ordinance to be presented to council next month. 'Complete Streets deals with design and maintenance of streets with a concept of including crosswalks and bike lanes,' he explained. Podlejski said he is working off the Complete Streets model adopted by Madison County, which he said is more workable than the ordinance proposed by Orcutt. Councilman Ollie H. Dixon said he wants to address the issue and to compare the proposed city ordinance with the resolution adopted by Madison County Commissioners. • Council approved two requests for residential tax abatements: a three-year abatement for Matthew Murray for the construction of a $508,000 residence in the 3300 block of Waterway Boulevard, and a six-year abatement for a planned $120,000 house in the 3200 block of Marine Drive.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New changes coming to UH Mānoa campus roads
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Roadwork near the University of Hawaii at Mānoa campus begins on June 2, and people heading to campus in the fall will see quite a few changes including a driving lane reduction, new bike lanes and more crosswalks. The City and County of Honolulu's Complete Streets will begin improvements on Dole Street from St. Louis Drive and Lower Campus Road. Kaʻaʻawa collision leaves three in serious condition Over the winter break, crews laid down the new pavement in the area. 'Now it's time to put down the final striping and we're excited to announce we're going to be making some layout changes to the roadway,' said Renee Espiau, the City and County's Complete Streets Administrator said. 'We drafted them up and saw an opportunity to do new bike lanes from St. Louis Drive to campus and upgrade the bike lanes through the UH campus.' She said there was an overwhelming response for bike lanes and people wanted to bike to campus, but didn't feel safe sharing the order to add more space for bicycles, the four lanes of Dole Street will shrink between Lower Campus Road and East-West Road. 'Right now there's four lanes that run through campus, two lanes in each direction. We're going to be changing it to one lane in each direction with left-turn provisions,' Espiau said. 'So we don't anticipate any impacts to traffic on a normal basis, left turns are really what require that second lane.' She said the remaining space will become bike lane buffer. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'So it won't be immediately next to traveling vehicles anymore, there will be a little bit more space there and hopefully more comfortable for people who are biking in the area,' she added. There will be standard bike lanes between East-West Road and St. Louis Drive. The city says turn lanes will support traffic demands and traffic should not be impacted. According to city and county data, there have been over 40 injuries and one fatality on Dole Street between St. Louis Drive and University Avenue in the last 10 years. Big Island police investigating overnight shooting The fatality occurred on Dole and Donagho Road, and now a new crosswalk will be placed here as well as a pedestrian island. Another pedestrian crosswalk island will be added at Legacy Walk. 'We're also making some upgrades to vehicle lanes, too. We have some left turn provisions at Kanewai Street, so we're hoping to make things out there better for everybody, for pedestrians, people driving and people biking,' Espiau said. Hōkūleʻa's trans-Pacific voyage delayed Several parking spaces on the mauka side of Frank Street and St. Louis Drive will also be removed. The goal is to complete the project by early July, before the start of Fall semester. 'So we ask people to be careful, it is a construction site and if they have feedback on the new striping let us know, we can make adjustments if there are any issues,' she added. For more information on the Dole Street project, read the official plans here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anderson City Council asked to adopt complete street policy
ANDERSON — The Anderson City Council is being asked to approve an ordinance to create a Complete Streets group in the city. At the council's April meeting Ben Orcutt, the owner of Buckskin Bikes, asked that an ordinance be approved to promote safety on streets. The ordinance is on the agenda for the Thursday council meeting and includes the appointment of citizens to a committee. Orcutt said Friday that council members are supportive of the proposed ordinance. 'We need to improve infrastructure in the city,' he said. 'The streets are designed for automobile use, but there are people who ride bikes and walk.' He said the Complete Street policy has been adopted by Madison County and other communities. 'The plan is in the future to make streets safer for all users,' Orcutt said. Orcutt cited a study done by the Madison County Council of Governments, which found that two pedestrians or bicyclists are injured every month in Anderson. He said there is an established process to implement the Complete Streets policy. 'We are looking to take a step toward safer streets,' he said. 'There is a wide use of our streets, and we should make accommodations for the people are living here.' Orcutt said with Anderson wanting to attract young families, there should be an effort to make the streets safer for all users. 'We have too many pedestrians being hit by cars and a lot of traffic accidents,' he said. 'We should be doing our best to make the streets safe.' Orcutt said he would like to see the bicycle lanes already established in Anderson expanded in the future. 'Every street needs a safer option,' he said. 'There should be areas for pedestrians and bicyclists not in the traffic lanes.'
