Tag #Transport

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Athens to Install 1,388 Traffic Cameras to Improve Road Safety

The Athenian government plans to install 1,388 traffic cameras across the city to monitor speeding, red-light running, mobile phone use while driving, illegal use of emergency lanes, uninsured vehicles, and vehicles lacking valid technical inspection certificates within the next year; however, it do...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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Netherlands Weakens Schiphol Noise Reduction Target

The Dutch government reduced its Schiphol airport noise reduction target from 20% to 15% for next year, delaying the remaining 5% until 2028; this follows years of decreased restrictions on flights and ongoing legal challenges from residents and environmental groups.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Ancient Roman Road Integrated into Thessaloniki Metro Station

Thessaloniki's new metro line, opened November 30th, features a subterranean museum at Venizelou Station showcasing a remarkably preserved 2,300-year-old Roman road, after a redesign to accommodate the discovery.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lefigaro.fr
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Sanef Launches Free-Flow Tolls on A13 Highway

Starting December 10, 2023, the Sanef implemented a free-flow toll system on the A13 highway between Poissy and Caen, eliminating toll booth stops and reducing congestion through automatic vehicle identification and payment options.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg

The 100,000th China-Europe freight train, carrying electronics, industrial parts, and household appliances, arrived in Duisburg, Germany on Tuesday, marking a milestone in the rail link between Chongqing and Duisburg, boosting trade and creating over 20,000 jobs in Duisburg since 2016.

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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Miami, Outpacing Rivals

Waymo plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in Miami by 2026, expanding its operations beyond Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, while rival Cruise faces setbacks after a serious accident.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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KLM challenges Dutch government's Schiphol flight cap

The Dutch government's decision to cap Schiphol Airport flights at 478,000 in 2024 faces opposition from KLM, which cites economic risks, while residents and environmental groups criticize insufficient noise reduction and emission cuts, highlighting a conflict between economic and social interests.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
nos.nl
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KLM and Residents Oppose Dutch Plan to Limit Schiphol Flights

The Dutch government's plan to limit Schiphol Airport to 478,000 flights in 2024 faces strong opposition from KLM, who cite potential international repercussions, and from residents' groups, who argue the plan insufficiently addresses noise pollution impacting tens of thousands daily.

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Climate Action
dw.com
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Aeroflot to Cannibalize Cargo Planes Amid Sanctions

Faced with sanctions-induced parts shortages, Russia's largest airline, Aeroflot, will acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF cargo planes from Volga-Dnepr Group to use as a source of spare parts for its existing fleet, marking an unprecedented measure to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions following t...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nos.nl
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Arriva-Zwolle-Groningen Train Service Delayed Due to ProRail Capacity Issues

Due to insufficient capacity and a lack of transparency from ProRail, Arriva's new train service between Groningen and Zwolle, initially approved for four weekday trips, is delayed, pending a review of ProRail's decision by December 31st, as ordered by the ACM.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules

The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Fatal Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Piedmont, California

A Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, on November 27, 2023, killed three young adults and critically injured another; speed is a suspected factor in the investigation led by the California Highway Patrol.

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Good Health and Well-being