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1263 storiesnewest firstlatest September 25, 2026page 12 of 64
Brightline claimed Miami‑Dade’s transit tax generates $5 billion annually, a figure officials say is inaccurate, as the county may allocate only hundreds of millions toward the rail project.
Villeray merchants are campaigning for a permanent pedestrian zone on Rue Villeray after a successful summer pilot that temporarily closed the street to cars, citing improved business conditions and positive community response.
Mayor‑candidate Bonnie Crombie has proposed extending the TTC’s Line 2 subway from Kipling station to Sherway Gardens and central Mississauga, aiming to link Toronto’s subway system with its western neighbour.
A commuter was seriously injured after being struck by a GO train west of Exhibition Station early Friday, prompting a search and causing major service delays. Metrolinx, GO Transit and paramedics responded to the incident and are working to restore normal operations.
Villeray Street merchants are asking Montreal to extend the successful summer pedestrian zone, citing increased foot traffic and a positive shopping environment.
Villeray Street merchants are urging Montreal to make the successful summer 2026 pedestrian‑only zone a permanent summer feature, citing increased foot traffic and vibrant street life. The request aligns with the city’s broader program of temporary pedestrian zones to boost local commerce.
The LAX People Mover opening has been postponed after the contractor requested extra testing time to ensure safety and performance. Officials say the delay, part of a series of postponements, reflects a commitment to a reliable automated transit system for airport passengers.
A Los Angeles Metro driver pleaded not guilty to murder after a Chatsworth bus crash that killed two and injured five, and was detained on $4.1 million bail.
Sound Transit’s CEO claimed a $30,000 bonus and a salary increase, while King County Executive Dow Constantine will receive a deferred $30,000 bonus after the agency opened its Lake Washington light‑rail line in March 2026.
In 1982, a commuter train between Mesa and Phoenix operated at a cost of $11,000 per day as officials tested its ability to ease traffic and evaluate financial viability.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol are conducting a death investigation after a fatality was reported on an I‑75 ramp in Bartow County on September 24, 2026. The agencies are collecting evidence and have not released further details as the inquiry continues.
Villeray street merchants are requesting that the successful summer pedestrian zone on Rue Villeray be renewed for summer 2026, citing the clear success of the initial trial and broader city experiments with temporary car‑free streets.
A semi‑truck struck a concrete barrier on I‑80 near milepost 147 in Tinley Park just after 4 a.m., rolled over and blocked lanes, prompting Illinois State Police and emergency crews to clear the scene.
TxDOT will spend $209 million to add lanes and connector roads to the Grand Parkway near I‑45, with construction slated for late 2027. The upgrade is part of a larger effort to increase capacity on Houston’s outer loop.
New York City is removing the iconic orange subway seats installed in the 1970s, replacing them with newer models, and marking the change with an arts‑focused farewell to celebrate their historic role.
The NYC Department of Transportation will use $5 million from congestion pricing revenue to move 62,000 daily truck trips to overnight deliveries by 2040, aiming to reduce daytime traffic congestion.
The New York City Council passed bill 248 to simplify enrollment in the Fair Fares reduced‑fare OMNY card program, aiming to make the 50% discount more accessible to very low‑income riders. The legislation, backed by the Department of Social Services and Human Resources Administration, streamlines application procedures and is slated for mayoral approval.
New York City council introduced a bill requiring speed humps in five neighborhoods to create low‑traffic areas, part of a broader effort to slow traffic and reduce vehicle volume on residential streets.
The MBTA will outfit its Boston buses with cameras that first warn and then ticket drivers who block bus lanes or stops, adding automated enforcement to reduce illegal parking and improve transit flow.
Ed Sheeran’s September 25‑26 concerts at Gillette Stadium have had start times and train schedules altered, prompting a short refund window for fans whose travel plans are affected.
