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VIA Rail will stop serving Guildwood and Malton stations on Oct. 25, 2026, saying the stops are too near Union Station and already covered by GO Transit. Commuters reliant on those stations have expressed criticism of the decision.
An SUV that ran a red light struck a Metro bus at a Chatsworth intersection on September 17, killing two people, and prompting a police investigation supported by security‑camera footage.
An empty school bus driven by a 65‑year‑old crashed into a four‑story apartment at 869 Eastern Parkway at 7:21 a.m., displacing 26 residents. Authorities are investigating the cause of the driver’s loss of control.
Exterior grime is building up on L line subway cars as the MTA repairs a broken train‑washing system, part of a broader rehabilitation program. The MTA spokesperson confirmed the issue and said crews are working to restore full cleaning capability.
Society Hill residents are providing $54,000 for a traffic study of proposed bike lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets, a project stalled for over two years by a lawsuit from Friends of Pine and Spruce.
NJ Transit and Amtrak will reduce service for five weeks starting Oct. 9, 2026, to facilitate construction of the Portal North Bridge across the New Jersey rail network.
A vehicle crash with injuries blocked northbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway at Northwest 36th Street on Thursday morning, prompting Florida Highway Patrol to manage the incident and traffic disruptions.
Montreal real estate developers are paying a royalty to finance the construction of the delayed Griffintown REM station, ensuring funds are in place despite the project not yet being built.
Montreal’s mayor announced that the city is reviewing design options for a replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, emphasizing the need for an impressive visual appearance.
The TTC will alter streetcar service on King Street West from September 2026 to June 2027 for a ten‑month infrastructure upgrade, affecting a key downtown transit corridor.
Griffintown developers are paying a royalty to fund a yet‑to‑be‑built REM station, part of a financing scheme that requires private contributions to the city's rapid transit expansion.
Montreal’s mayor says the new Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct must feature an impressive design as the city evaluates options for replacing the aging structure.
Chatsworth residents held a memorial on September 16 for two fatalities and six injuries caused by a Metro bus‑SUV collision and a separate helicopter crash that occurred on September 15, with the SUV driver arrested on suspicion of murder.
On September 16, 2026, a stolen Tesla entered a San Diego beach boardwalk, crashed, and was pursued by bystanders until police arrived and arrested the driver. No injuries were reported, and the boardwalk reopened after a brief closure.
Fairfax County supervisors unanimously approved a budget on September 16, 2026 that restores thirteen crossing‑guard jobs eliminated in earlier cuts, aiming to improve student safety after recent street‑crossing accidents.
Montreal’s mayor is seeking eye‑catching design proposals for the replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, with the city yet to choose a final plan.
On September 15, 2026, a digital version of Montreal's OPUS transit card became available for Android smartphones, giving riders a mobile alternative to the traditional fare card.
Recent groping and sexual assault reports on Chicago's train system and in three neighborhoods, including Wicker Park, have heightened commuter fear. Authorities are monitoring the cases amid broader concerns about transit safety.
An unnamed woman in emotional distress disrupted a Metro-North train near Grand Central Terminal on September 16, causing a service delay, highlighting how passenger incidents can affect commuter rail schedules.
Bronx leaders and community organizers held a rally at the Yankee Stadium ferry dock on September 16, 2026, urging the city to open the dock for regular public use and to increase funding for waterfront transit. The event highlighted the dock’s current limited role serving only game attendees and the borough’s broader lack of water‑based transportation options.
