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Problem Solving Must-Read: Banning Right Turns on Red

Stephen St. Vincent

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Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:

 

It’s Time for U.S. Cities to Ban Right Turns on Red

Seattle banned right turns on red at its 10 most dangerous intersections. Should Philly do the same?

From NextCity

Will Minneapolis's New 'Renter-Voter' Bill Increase Turnout?

Landlords are now required to hand voter registration materials to tenants, helping connect renters with their new districts.

From CityLab
Related from The Philadelphia Citizen:
Ideas We Should Steal: Open Primary Voting
Independents are the fastest-growing segment of voters in Philly—so why do we keep ignoring them?

A New Kidney Transplant Procedure Makes All Donors Compatible

The method effectively improves long-term survival and could end organ wait lists.

From FastCo.Exist
Related from The Philadelphia Citizen:
The Citizen Updates: Emily Kramer-Golinkoff
Emily’s Entourage founder is racing against time to cure her own rare disease

 

Previous entries in this series:

Problem Solving Must-Read: A Bacteria that Eats Plastic
Plus: Replacing plastic with seaweed, ditching plastics altogether and other plastics-related stories
Problem Solving Must-Read: Fighting Zika with Mosquitoes
Plus: How to build better bridges and automatic voter registration
Problem Solving Must-Read: Using Math to Predict Police Misconduct
Plus: Using garbage for jet fuel and teaching aquaponics to inmates

 

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