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New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing

Deezen

The tax would have in part gone into backing financing for a $15 billion (£11.7) billion funding package meant to help fund repairs for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the state-run body that manages New York's transportation infrastructure.

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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

Deezen

If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Boring Company looking for public funding to finance tunnel.

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First Look: SOM's design for All Aboard Florida Fort Lauderdale rail station

BD+C

An estimated three million car trips will be eliminated from the Southeastern United States each year—one of North America''s region busiest with visitors, thanks to sunny weather and theme parks. At least, that''s the plan for All Aboard Florida , the country''s only privately owned, operated, and financed railway project.

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Creative Uses for Outdoor Spaces: Transforming a Storage Shed into a Multi-Functional Area

DesignRulz

You’ll have all your materials on hand for when the muse strikes, and you can also use it as the perfect space to dry delicate pieces before they can be transported. Additionally, wide doors ensure good ventilation when working with aerosols, keeping your airways safe.

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NEOM: Will the Multi-Billion Dollar Mega-City Ever Come to Life? 

Architizer

His aim, he said, is to help drive Saudi away from its dependency on finance from the crude oil industry, which has historically been the country’s largest export but is undoubtedly playing a part in the climate change that is adversely affecting areas across the Middle East. .

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From Cubicles to Community: The Future City. (Part 2)

Community Architect

The US is estimated to need about 3.8 For example, transportation: Self driving electric cars could mean lots of added pedestrian safety, much less space devoted to parking and generally shared car usage. Transport technology could diminish instead of increase the quality of urban life.

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

They alone are estimated by MCB to cost another $400 million. At this point it may be useful to recall that zoning was invented to protect the public. Likely Bramble's project would be dead in the water without the additional land that comes from realigning Light and Pratt Streets.