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Swedish Efficiency

<p>How can growing cities manage increasing traffic while maintaining a high quality of life, low pollution, and an efficient economy?</p><p>Stockholm seems to have some answers.</p>

Random Swedes will be answering "The Swedish Number" until June 24.
Culture
Call this number and a Swede will answer, any Swede
Ample streets signs mark pedestrian crossings in Stockholm.
Development
Many Americans want to behave more Swedish on the road
Urban planners in Stockholm are transforming their city, prioritizing not for vehicles, but for people. Their vision is called "The Walkable City."
Environment
Sweden’s capital is on its way to becoming fossil fuel free by 2040
Stockholm has nine new Irish-made "Multihog" machines clearing the area's bike paths in winter.
Economics
Snow on the roads in Sweden — no problem
Stockholm's old town, the island of Gamla Stan.
Economics
Bernie Sanders wants us to be more equitable like Sweden. Could it work?
Arne Fredriksson instructs students from the Middle East and Africa in Swedish language, SFI-Södertälje.
Conflict
Swedes ask: Can we take in more migrants and maintain our generous social benefits?