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D.C. delays approval of sidewalk delivery robots amid safety and accessibility concerns

Washington, D.C. — City transportation officials are urging caution as pressure mounts to approve autonomous food delivery robots on District sidewalks. Despite growing interest from technology firms eager to deploy their devices across Washington, the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) says it will not rush to authorize the new technology without first addressing safety, accessibility, and regulatory concerns. At a Wednesday hearing before the D.C. Council’s Committee on

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D.C. delays approval of sidewalk delivery robots amid safety and accessibility concerns

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NJ Transit Riders Urge Faster Action on Long-Delayed Accessibility Upgrades

Commuters across New Jersey who rely on public transit are raising concerns about prolonged inaccessibility at major stations, especially for those with disabilities. While plans and funding are finally in place to address longstanding infrastructure issues, riders say the pace of progress leaves many struggling to access essential services safely and independently. At Hamilton Station, escalators that serve the westbound platform have been out of service for extended periods — one since S

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NJ Transit Riders Urge Faster Action on Long-Delayed Accessibility Upgrades

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