The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail Network, have collaborated in implementing sustained environmental stewardship during the planning and construction of the Etihad Rail Project, one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UAE. The first phase of the project is already […]
Half a thousand electric scooters were recently found at the bottom of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany. Their batteries contain cobalt, nickel, copper, and various acids. They can leak, and toxic substances will get into the water. This can offset the benefits of no emissions while driving these vehicles. However, the Mexican inventor Juanho Villegas […]
Pedestrianization of the streets stimulates the attendance of food establishments located on this streets. This conclusion was reached by analysts of the American platform for finding Yelp services, according to Bloomberg CityLab. During the coronavirus pandemic, many cities began to block some streets from car traffic. Such streets are called “open”, “slow”, “healthy”, “safe” and […]
Is there a conflict between pedestrians and users of eco-vehicles – scooters and bicycles? Demand for light personal transport is growing in developed countries due to quarantine restrictions, but urban infrastructure may not be ready for new road users. We thank Hmarochos for an excellent overview of the experience of Western countries in regulating these […]
