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The City of Chicago wanted to improve Archer Avenue to make it less deadly. Some Chicago drivers were outraged. Archer Avenue has become a flashpoint for community debate and political tension. (southsideweekly.com)
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New York drivers face tougher penalties as DMV increases points for serious violations (www.democratandchronicle.com)
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This is french politician Sebastian Delogu from Marseille. He was arrested by the police and fined for driving on the wrong side of the road. Now, he is running for Mayor of Marseille. (infosec.pub)
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https://www-midilibre-fr.translate.goog/2024/08/28/le-depute-lfi-sebastien-delogu-arrete-et-verbalise-pour-avoir-roule-a-contresens-sur-une-voix-bus-12163307.php?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=fr&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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An apartment caught fire yesterday in Queens, New York City. A man died because firefighters couldn't access the fire hydrant. A car is now parked on the same fire hydrant the day after this tragedy (cdn.imgchest.com)
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Yes, this is real

https://qns.com/2026/02/man-killed-elmhurst-fire/

https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/car-blocks-hydrant-during-fatal-fire-in-queens-fdny/

https://nypost.com/2026/02/16/us-news/nyc-apartment-fire-kills-1-after-firefighters-struggle-to-put-out-blaze-due-to-blocked-hydrant/

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The City of Barcelona traded 3 lanes of vehicle traffic for a green pedestrian corridor. Businesses sued, & eventually won in court. Then they admitted that they actually like the change. (citylabbcn.org)
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Santa Monica’s new bike lane just opened 🥰 (cdn.imgchest.com)
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This should be the standard in greater LA.

Santa Monica can do it. Why can't Los Angeles?

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She fucking killed an entire family while speeding in her Mercedes SUV and they’re not going to even take her license away (infosec.pub)
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https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sf-west-portal-crash-driver-jail-time-no-contest-21352361.php