More Than a Trend: How Walkable Cities Improve Quality of Life

Urban planning experts and public health officials are increasingly prioritizing the development of walkable cities as a primary strategy to improve long-term population health outcomes. A walkable city—defined by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) as an environment where essential services, transit, and amenities are accessible within a short walk—is linked to reduced … Read more

Bali Mudik Chaos: 17 Travelers Collapse in 32km Gilimanuk Traffic Jam | Heatstroke & Exhaustion

Gilimanuk, Bali – A severe traffic bottleneck leading to the Gilimanuk ferry port in Bali has left thousands of travelers stranded and resulted in at least 17 passengers requiring medical attention, including one infant, over the weekend. The congestion, stretching an estimated 32 kilometers (nearly 20 miles) at its peak, is attributed to a surge … Read more