Publishers say traffic to their sites has plummeted due to Google AI Overviews
(bloomberg.com)
In the absence of clear answers from Google, creators have struggled to discern how much of their pain is due to AI Overviews or due to other changes in search.
In the absence of clear answers from Google, creators have struggled to discern how much of their pain is due to AI Overviews or due to other changes in search.
Honking Complaints Plunge 69% Inside Congestion Pricing Zone
(thecity.nyc)
Honking-mad motorists are laying off the horn in the core of Manhattan since the January launch of congestion pricing, data reveals — with New Yorkers’ beefs about blaring horns plummeting nearly 70% from the same time last year.
Honking-mad motorists are laying off the horn in the core of Manhattan since the January launch of congestion pricing, data reveals — with New Yorkers’ beefs about blaring horns plummeting nearly 70% from the same time last year.
Honking Complaints Plunge 69% Inside Congestion Pricing Zone
(thecity.nyc)
Honking-mad motorists are laying off the horn in the core of Manhattan since the January launch of congestion pricing, data reveals — with New Yorkers’ beefs about blaring horns plummeting nearly 70% from the same time last year.
Honking-mad motorists are laying off the horn in the core of Manhattan since the January launch of congestion pricing, data reveals — with New Yorkers’ beefs about blaring horns plummeting nearly 70% from the same time last year.
NYC's Congestion Pricing Hits Revenue Target, Continues to Prove Doubters Wrong
(jalopnik.com)
Data from the first month of New York City's congestion pricing scheme proves that it's still an undisputed success.
Data from the first month of New York City's congestion pricing scheme proves that it's still an undisputed success.
Writing a tech blog people want to read
(seangoedecke.com)
My blog has gotten a lot of traffic in the last few months1. Here’s what I think I’ve been doing that’s working, and a few things that have been surprising to me. It’s a bit self-indulgent to write a meta post like this, but that’s what blogs are for.
My blog has gotten a lot of traffic in the last few months1. Here’s what I think I’ve been doing that’s working, and a few things that have been surprising to me. It’s a bit self-indulgent to write a meta post like this, but that’s what blogs are for.
Can American Drivers Learn to Love Roundabouts?
(bloomberg.com)
They save lives, reduce traffic delays and cut emissions. Still, communities often resist them. Can cities get drivers to turn the corner on circular intersections?
They save lives, reduce traffic delays and cut emissions. Still, communities often resist them. Can cities get drivers to turn the corner on circular intersections?
NYC Congestion Pricing Set to Take Effect After Years of Delays
(bloomberg.com)
Congestion pricing will finally take effect on Sunday in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain.
Congestion pricing will finally take effect on Sunday in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain.
Guardian audience editor says Bluesky delivering more traffic than X
(pressgazette.co.uk)
The audience editor for Guardian Australia has said that its posts to the new social network Bluesky delivered more referral traffic to theguardian.com in its first week on the platform than its posts to X have in any week in 2024.
The audience editor for Guardian Australia has said that its posts to the new social network Bluesky delivered more referral traffic to theguardian.com in its first week on the platform than its posts to X have in any week in 2024.
NYC getting queue jump traffic lights to speed up bus service
(wrrv.com)
Things are about to look much different at select New York intersections.
Things are about to look much different at select New York intersections.
India is turning into an SUV country
(economist.com)
GETTING TO BANGALORE, India’s startup capital, is easy: arrive at the gorgeous new garden-themed terminal, collect your bags, and zip down the buttery smooth National Highway 44 into the city. Getting around Bangalore is another matter. It is the most heavily gridlocked city in India, with average speeds during rush hour of 18kph (11mph), according to TomTom, a navigation-technology firm.
GETTING TO BANGALORE, India’s startup capital, is easy: arrive at the gorgeous new garden-themed terminal, collect your bags, and zip down the buttery smooth National Highway 44 into the city. Getting around Bangalore is another matter. It is the most heavily gridlocked city in India, with average speeds during rush hour of 18kph (11mph), according to TomTom, a navigation-technology firm.
Jaywalking legalized in New York City
(theguardian.com)
Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light – is now legal in New York City.
Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light – is now legal in New York City.
Jaywalking Legalized in New York City
(abc7ny.com)
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
NEW YORK CITY -- Jaywalking -- that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light -- is now legal in New York City.
How much traffic does a #1 spot on HN typically bring?
(ycombinator.com)
Always wanted to know that. Has there already been a "#1 link on HN made my server crash" situation ?<p>thanks in advance
Always wanted to know that. Has there already been a "#1 link on HN made my server crash" situation ?<p>thanks in advance
Main Character Syndrome
(aeon.co)
Driving on one of New York’s poorly maintained and crowded roads, I found myself in a situation one can more safely observe through numerous YouTube ‘bad driver’ videos: a driver for whom all other traffic apparently ceased to exist confidently pulled into a lane I already happened to occupy.
Driving on one of New York’s poorly maintained and crowded roads, I found myself in a situation one can more safely observe through numerous YouTube ‘bad driver’ videos: a driver for whom all other traffic apparently ceased to exist confidently pulled into a lane I already happened to occupy.
"Traffic Violence": The Grifters Go After Cars
(albertcory50.substack.com)
I first saw this term on Hacker News. It made me vomit, and of course the defenders gave the usual accusations and evasions:
I first saw this term on Hacker News. It made me vomit, and of course the defenders gave the usual accusations and evasions:
Man dies after being knocked down by woman on scooter
(abc7.com)
A man died after he was knocked down by a woman riding a scooter in Koreatown, and his family is hoping the public can help police identify her.
A man died after he was knocked down by a woman riding a scooter in Koreatown, and his family is hoping the public can help police identify her.