Public Safety

Security Cameras to Remain Secret in Toronto

Officials in Toronto have decided to keep secret the locations of 90 security cameras installed on public buildings. Residents and union officials are outraged.

October 27, 2008 - Toronto Sun

Other Cities May Follow D.C. in Lifting Handgun Ban

Washington D.C.'s recent lift of its citywide handgun ban could signal a change for other cities with similar bans, like L.A. and Atlanta.

June 27, 2008 - NPR

Zurich, Geneva and Vienna: Best Quality of Life?

Central European cities lead the world in this assessment of 'quality of living.' The survey is oriented towards companies who could locate workers in those countries and need to calculate 'hardship allowances.'

June 13, 2008 - Citymayors.com

New BRT Bus Lanes: Dedicated, But Dangerous

Delhi has unveiled a new bus rapid transit system, with dedicated bus lanes. The only problem is that the bus stops and dedicated lanes are located in the middle of hectic and busy streets that are dangerous to cross.

May 24, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

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