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city-policy28 days ago•2 min saved

Mamdani Unveils 'Vision Zero Reimagined' Plan to Tackle NYC Traffic Deaths

Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a 104-page, 10-year plan called 'Vision Zero Reimagined' on September 15, 2026, aiming to eliminate traffic deaths in New York City. The strategy includes lowering speed limits to 15 mph near schools, installing speed-capping devices in repeat offenders' vehicles, and redesigning 1,000 intersections annually with physical barriers. While the plan builds on existing safety measures, it introduces new proposals like pedestrian-only districts and a mobile wallet for low-income transit users, though many initiatives require state legislative approval.

via Gothamist|

#city-policy #new-york-city #street-policy

politics6 months ago•16 min saved

Mamdani Unveils NYC Scaffolding Overhaul in John Wilson–Styled Video

In an exclusive, HBO How To With John Wilson–style video, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlines a plan to shrink scaffolding in the city: extending building inspection intervals from five to six years; allowing visual inspections every three years for buildings 40 years old or newer (with a 12‑year gap before intensive inspections); imposing fines for scaffolding left up more than two years; and capping scaffold extension to 40 feet onto sidewalks and streets. The piece interweaves residents’ comments about scaffolding as a city blight and Mamdani’s assertion that these are political choices that can be changed, ending with a light moment where he tells the interviewer he’s “sorry to the scaffolding.”

via Variety|

#city-policy #john-wilson #new-york-city

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Mixed Reactions as Multiple U.S. Counties Receive Sanctuary Designations

Huntington Beach, California, denies being a sanctuary city after the Department of Homeland Security mistakenly listed it as one, despite the city passing a law in January 2025 explicitly declaring itself a non-sanctuary city. The city officials consider the DHS listing a serious mistake and have notified federal authorities, but as of now, the city remains on the list. The city is known for its conservative stance and recent political actions, including a controversial 'MAGA' plaque.

via KTLA|

#city-policy #dhs-list #huntington-beach

immigration2 years ago•5 min saved

"Chicago's Controversial Migrant Shelter Evictions Spark Outcry and Confusion"

Chicago has begun evicting migrants from its shelters, causing widespread confusion and frustration among those affected. The city has sought to limit shelter stays to 60 days for the more than 10,000 migrants, requiring them to find housing or apply for other shelter at the city’s “landing zone” for new arrivals after their exit dates arrive. The evictions come amid a measles outbreak at one of the shelters, and the policy has faced backlash from advocates and some elected officials. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has defended the policy as necessary to optimize resources and advance a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency for migrants.

via NBC News|

#chicago #city-policy #evictions

social-issues3 years ago•7 min saved

Homeless encampments cleared in multiple cities, leaving dozens displaced.

Dozens of homeless people living in tents on Portland's Bayside Trail were forced to move as the city cleared the encampment, citing health and safety risks. The city is currently sheltering about 1,200 people on a nightly basis, and all city shelters are full. Advocates have expressed concerns about the risks and trauma that clearing the encampment could bring to the people living there. The situation has highlighted the homelessness crisis in Portland and the state.

via Press Herald|

#city-policy #encampment #health-and-safety