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Mayor Valérie Plante announced that Montreal is seeking a visually striking design for the replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, which carries traffic over a railway corridor. The city is evaluating reconstruction options that balance functional needs with aesthetic impact.
Three mayoral candidates debated public transit and safety at Toronto’s first mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, marking the initial public forum in the race and highlighting these issues as central to the campaign.
Montreal's mayor announced the city is looking for an eye‑catching design to replace the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, emphasizing both functionality and visual impact.
Montreal’s OPUS fare card is now available as a virtual version for Android smartphone users, launching on September 15, 2026, and offering a mobile alternative to the traditional physical card for bus and metro travel.
A shuttle driver at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport reported that a short 1.6 km trip can take an hour due to traffic or routing issues, as noted on September 15, 2026.
Montreal's mayor wants a standout design for the Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct replacement, though no final plan has been chosen yet. The city is moving ahead with the project to replace the aging structure.
LAPD data shows an 8% rise in fatal traffic crashes through August 2026, prompting safety advocates to demand stronger enforcement and infrastructure measures.
Metro’s plan to add 1,750 buses for the 2028 Olympics depends on $1 billion in federal aid that has not yet been received, putting the transit expansion at risk.
A 25‑year‑old woman was grabbed on the buttocks by a male suspect on a CTA platform in Chicago’s Loop on September 3, 2026, prompting a police investigation and search for the assailant.
Divvy recorded 3.5 million rides in July and August 2026, with each month exceeding one million trips, marking a new summer ridership record for Chicago's bike-share program.
At Winnipeg’s first all‑candidates mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, every hopeful condemned recent attacks on bus drivers and pledged to improve the city’s bus service, emphasizing safety and service upgrades as key campaign priorities.
A Brooklyn firm, working with the NYC Department of Transportation, will install over 600 curbside EV chargers across the city by September 30, 2026, and the department is currently accepting public comments on the plan.
Montreal’s mayor says the planned replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct must feature a striking design, though a final plan has not yet been chosen. The city is beginning feasibility work and will involve public and expert input as the project develops.
Montreal transit riders can now use a virtual OPUS fare card on Android smartphones, offering the same payment capabilities as the traditional plastic card. The digital rollout begins on September 15, 2026, aiming to streamline fare payment across the city’s transit network.
Montreal Mayor Soraya and the Longueuil mayor held a joint press conference on September 15, 2026, urging Quebec parties to increase funding for metro and water infrastructure ahead of the October 5 provincial election. They warned that the region’s basic services are in alarming condition and face a near‑term water shortage.
Virginia State Police released surveillance photos of two unidentified suspects accused of throwing rocks from an overpass onto the Dulles Greenway, seeking public help to locate them and address the safety threat.
Waterside Drive near Rock Creek Parkway will close from September 21 to November 13, 2026, with a second shutdown in late October, as part of ongoing road work in Northwest D.C. Detour routes will be in place to guide motorists during the closures.
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a cement truck on the Don Shula Expressway near Killian Parkway shortly after 3:30 a.m. on September 15, 2026, prompting a temporary highway closure while officials investigated the crash.
The City of Saratoga Springs began a street‑lighting upgrade on Caroline Street on September 14, closing the lane between Maple Avenue and Henry Street for at least a week, with work occurring daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting drivers in the area.
A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a female driver on Boulevard Langelier in Saint-Léonard, Montreal, on September 14, 2026. The collision occurred on this busy city thoroughfare, prompting medical response for the rider.
