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Boston Transit Police are seeking a suspect who performed an indecent act on a Green Line C trolley between Boylston and Kent Street on September 4, 2026, and are requesting public assistance.
The Federal Transit Administration closed its safety management inspection of the MBTA’s oversight program on September 18, 2026, ending a review that began in 2022 under the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
Boston police arrested two teenagers who broke into Peter's Towing in Dorchester on September 18, attempting to steal three scooters amid a recent crackdown that saw 27 illegal two-wheeled vehicles confiscated.
A 53-year-old woman from Chantilly died after being struck by a car while crossing Route 50 in Fairfax County on September 19, 2026, prompting a police investigation and renewed concerns about pedestrian safety on the busy highway.
An 8‑year‑old boy was hit by a car while riding a scooter in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 19, 2026, and was hospitalized. Police secured the scene and are investigating the collision.
Police say a man was shot following a possible road‑rage dispute in Avondale; he is in hospital with an undisclosed condition and the investigation is ongoing.
College students Ayush Maini and Andrew Zhang attempted a MARTA record on September 20, 2026, to draw attention to the need for expanded mass‑transit in Atlanta.
The TTC has added reduced‑speed zones on Line 1, extending subway travel times as part of recent operational changes, with the agency monitoring the adjustments until conditions allow removal.
Toronto east‑end council candidates clashed on September 19 over a proposal to rebuild a long‑removed Gardiner Expressway ramp, with one candidate pledging revival and others deeming it unrealistic.
A wrong‑lane, drug‑impaired SUV collided with a Metro bus in Reseda on September 18, killing two riders and injuring six others, who were taken to hospitals. Police are investigating the driver’s conduct and the cause of the crash.
Four people climbed the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge early Saturday; Sûreté du Québec arrested two, while the other two remain at large, and traffic on the bridge was restored after the arrests.
Montreal is closing roads and rerouting traffic to accommodate the UCI Road World Championships while preparing for possible labour disruptions and school schedule changes. The city’s coordinated plan aims to keep traffic flowing and services operating during the event.
A 39-year-old man fell from a Blue Line platform onto the tracks near Clinton station in Chicago's West Loop at 5:55 a.m. on September 19, 2026, was struck by a train and is now in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.
A sedan collided with a light pole near a CTA bus stop in Chicago’s Beverly area on September 19, 2026, resulting in one death, according to the Chicago Police Department.
A 23-year-old man was killed after stepping onto the southbound lanes of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive and being struck by a northbound blue car at 1:10 a.m. on September 19, 2026. Police responded, and the victim was taken to Northwest Memorial Hospital, where he died.
Severe thunderstorms and a flood watch forced O'Hare International Airport to cancel hundreds of flights on Saturday morning, disrupting travel across the city.
A teenage e‑scooter rider was thrown into the air during a collision in Winnipeg on September 18, 2026, and is now in critical condition at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A disagreement between two men on a Houston METRO bus led to a gun being fired, injuring one man in the hand. METRO noted such violent incidents are uncommon and is reviewing safety measures.
Northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway through Sugar Land are closed from Friday night until Monday morning, affecting commuters and prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.
A Spring High School student was killed on September 19, 2026 after a car struck them while crossing I-45 in north Harris County, Texas, where two students were attempting to walk across the freeway.
