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New York City has launched a study to create a thermal‑energy network that cools subway platforms and recycles excess heat, funded by congestion‑pricing revenues, to improve commuter comfort and energy efficiency.
A police chase on the 5 Freeway ended in a crash near the 14 Freeway interchange, leaving a passenger injured and the suspect arrested.
The STM will operate the Green Line exclusively with older MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, noting the cars are eleven times less reliable than newer wagons.
An 83‑year‑old woman died after traveling the wrong way on the QEW in Oakville on August 7, 2026, prompting an OPP investigation into the fatal collision.
A 62‑year‑old man was killed after being struck by a TTC streetcar in Toronto’s east end on August 7, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the collision.
STM announced that from 2031 the Green Line will run only older MR‑73 subway cars, which are reported to be 11 times less reliable than newer models.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will spend $193 million to rebuild three high‑crash exits on the Garden State Parkway near the Jersey Shore, starting in 2027, to improve safety for beach‑bound travelers.
The MTA is earning more money by adding ads to subway stations and turnstiles in 2026, while some riders criticize the increased advertising presence.
Inglewood began demolishing a shopping center that housed about two dozen businesses, including Antojitos Martin and Red’s Flavor Table, to make way for a shuttle system serving a new stadium.
The STM will switch the Green Line to run only MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, making it the sole line using the older, less reliable fleet.
A 20‑month‑old child survived a car hitting a stroller in Montreal’s Saint‑Laurent borough on August 6, 2026, and is recovering in hospital while police investigate the incident.
A 62-year-old man was killed after being hit by a TTC streetcar in Toronto's east end on August 7, 2026. Police and transit officials are investigating the incident.
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 404 near Finch Avenue East at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, prompting emergency response and a temporary lane closure.
Toronto Transit Commission station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to approve a strike mandate, a move that comes as the city prepares for the increased transit demand of the back‑to‑school season.
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, caused flooding in Guilderland that submerged a police cruiser and forced the closure of the Western Turnpike, disrupting travel for commuters and Saratoga visitors.
Several Montreal subway passengers were sprayed with cayenne pepper on August 7, prompting an STM service disruption and a police investigation into the assault.
The STM will operate only MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line from 2031, despite the older models being eleven times less reliable than newer trains. The decision aligns the line’s rolling stock with its existing fleet and sets a clear timeline for the transition.
The MTA, LIRR and NJ Transit will run reduced subway and rail schedules on August 8‑9, 2026, causing longer commutes for riders in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.
Governor Hochul and the MTA announced a contractor search on August 7 to renovate the aging, deteriorated Chambers Street J/Z subway station near City Hall, aiming to restore its historic structure and improve safety for riders.
The CTA completed a $25 million project on August 7, 2026, adding elevators, ramps and other accessibility features at the Austin Green Line station, addressing longstanding barriers for riders with disabilities.
