Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.
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Rose Evans
November 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).
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Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.
Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.
Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.
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Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
Charlotte has a backlog of sidewalk projects stretching across more than 250 miles of thoroughfares.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Big changes are coming to parts of Flatbush Avenue, one of Brooklyn's most congested thoroughfares, as New York City moves forward with a major bus lane redesign aimed at speeding up commutes and improving safety.
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