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1870 storiesnewest firstlatest September 12, 2026page 55 of 94
Mayors and mayresses of Montreal’s suburbs convened on September 11 to declare public transit improvement as their shared priority, aiming to influence regional planning and funding. Their unified stance reflects a broader move toward collaborative solutions in the Greater Montreal area.
On September 11, 2026, Washington’s metro and bus services stopped for one minute at 9:37 a.m. as part of the city’s annual tribute to the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Emergency responders halted Montreal’s Green line early on September 10, 2026, but service was restored later that evening after the incident was cleared.
A fatal crash at Canal Street and Bowery in Chinatown killed one and injured two, leading Safe Streets advocates and community members to demand a redesign of the intersection and a lower speed limit on the nearby Manhattan Bridge. City officials are reviewing safety improvements in response to the incident.
The MTA announced a purchase of 650 natural‑gas buses on September 10, 2026, reversing its earlier electric‑bus plan to stay on track for a zero‑emission fleet by 2040. The shift follows performance shortfalls with electric buses and aims to fill service gaps while the agency continues to pursue long‑term electrification.
John “Gigi” Gigliotti, 78, longtime driver and safety coordinator for the Wildwood Sightseer Tram Cars, died on September 12, 2026, ending more than three decades of service on the boardwalk. His death is mourned by the community that recognized him as a cherished local figure.
The George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on September 13, 2026, to accommodate the local George Washington Patriot Run. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes while the temporary shutdown is in effect.
A man was killed early Saturday when a train struck him while he was working on railway tracks in Montreal’s downtown Ville Marie borough, resulting in one fatality.
A naked man on Highway 20 during Friday morning rush hour caused a major traffic jam, highlighting how unexpected obstacles can quickly disrupt Montreal's key commuter route.
Mayors and mayresses from Montreal’s suburbs met on September 11 to prioritize public transit improvements, viewing them as essential to the upcoming Highway 450 controversy. Their coordinated stance seeks to present a unified regional approach to transportation planning.
Greater Montreal will see road closures and traffic delays on September 12‑13, 2026, due to the Grand Prix cycliste bike race and an AC/DC concert.
Emergency responders intervened on Montreal's Green metro line on September 10, causing a brief temporary shutdown before service resumed.
A GO Transit train derailed at Union Station on September 11, 2026, and a report links the incident to an overreliance on visual track inspections. The derailment follows earlier commuter disruptions and may prompt changes to maintenance practices.
Metrolinx temporarily reduced GO Transit service in September 2026, pausing employee vacations and training to increase capacity for the FIFA World Cup, according to spokesperson Michael Lindsay and CBC's Dale Manucdoc.
Mayor Olivia Chow has pledged a weekly TTC fare cap after ten rides and promised an additional fare freeze if re‑elected, positioning the measures as key parts of her fall 2026 campaign platform.
Traffic and access problems are expected across Greater Montreal on September 12‑13 as a cycling Grand Prix and an AC/DC concert take place simultaneously, compounded by ongoing construction work.
An emergency response forced a temporary shutdown of Montreal's Green line on September 10, 2026, but service was restored later that evening after the incident was resolved.
Mayors of Montreal’s surrounding municipalities convened on September 11 to make public transit improvements a central, collaborative political priority for the Greater Montreal area.
Mayors and mayoresses of Montreal’s suburbs met on September 11, 2026, to stress the importance of public transit upgrades in the 450 region, framing it as a shared priority ahead of upcoming regional talks.
Road and transit disruptions are expected across Greater Montreal on September 12-13 due to a cycling Grand Prix and an AC/DC concert, with closures and security measures affecting normal traffic flow.
