With barely a third of its metro stations in operation, there is some doubt over whether Dubai's metro will be a success.
"It is not entirely clear who will be using the mass transit system. With long distances between stations and serving, at the moment, mainly shopping malls and financial centers, the Metro may fail to attract the demographic most in need of the transportation: the working poor, which consists mostly of construction and domestic workers."
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Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
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San Francisco Suspends Traffic Calming Amidst Record Deaths
Citing “a challenging fiscal landscape,” the city will cease the program on the heels of 42 traffic deaths, including 24 pedestrians.
California Homeless Arrests, Citations Spike After Ruling
An investigation reveals that anti-homeless actions increased up to 500% after Grants Pass v. Johnson — even in cities claiming no policy change.
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