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Texasā first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas
Read full article: Texasā first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areasThe stateās flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.
City of San Antonio asks for community input as it develops new bike plan
Read full article: City of San Antonio asks for community input as it develops new bike planSAN ANTONIO ā The City of San Antonio has developed an interactive website to get community input in specific areas to provide safe mobility for everyone. Maybe youāve had some trouble navigating a particular segment of a sidewalk or a particular crossing, or youāve had a crash that maybe went unreported,ā said Timothy Hayes, pedestrian mobility officer for San Antonio. Lack of transportation options in San Antonio limits job, education opportunities, local experts sayThe city will use the information collected to develop a bicycle implementation plan for downtown and midtown. Sepulveda enjoys exploring the different trails around the city on his bike, but if there were one thing he could change, it would be to add more bike lanes. The city said the policy document with recommendations is expected to be delivered to the city council in Spring 2021.
Australia's Qantas airline to cut 6,000 jobs as virus hits
Read full article: Australia's Qantas airline to cut 6,000 jobs as virus hitsWELLINGTON Qantas plans to cut at least 6,000 jobs and keep 15,000 more workers on extended furloughs as Australia's largest airline tries to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Qantas announced a plan Thursday to reduce costs by billions of dollars and raise fresh capital. The plan includes grounding 100 planes for a year or more and immediately retiring its six remaining Boeing 747 planes. Chief Executive Alan Joyce said the airline has to become smaller as it braces for several years of much lower revenues. This crisis has still hit us very, very hard and the impact will be felt for a long time," Joyce said.