After a month of delays and a two-hour hearing, the Fresno City Council has approved plans for a new Costco warehouse to replace the existing location on West Shaw Avenue. The new warehouse will be significantly larger at 219,000 square feet, making it one of the largest in the world. It will feature a 32-pump gas station, a car wash, a dedicated food delivery service, and ample parking. The store is expected to create 37 new full-time jobs and generate $13 million in tax revenue. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall and finish by the end of 2025.
Results for: Traffic Calming
Milwaukee is installing bus boarding islands along Highland Blvd to improve traffic safety and provide a protective barrier for cyclists. The city engineer explains that the islands are designed to slow down speeding vehicles and make it easier for buses to pick up riders. However, some residents have concerns about the design, claiming it makes it difficult to cross the street and is ineffective at slowing down traffic. The city plans to install more of these islands and other traffic calming measures across the city, including protected bike lanes.
Following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy in Brooklyn, New York City lawmakers are moving to pass “Sammy’s Law,” which would grant the city the ability to lower the speed limit to 20 mph wherever needed without approval from Albany. The law aims to reduce pedestrian fatalities, with studies showing that lower speed limits significantly decrease the likelihood of death or serious injury in a collision. While the law has garnered support from safety advocates, some residents have expressed concerns about its impact on traffic flow and potential revenue generation through speed cameras.