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A car fell off Quebec City's A‑40 viaduct on August 8, 2026, and the driver allegedly choked and lost consciousness while still at the wheel, prompting an emergency response and police investigation.
STM plans to run only the older MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line starting in 2031, noting they are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The change will replace the current mixed fleet and reflects a broader strategy to allocate newer trains elsewhere.
Montreal has launched a public consultation, led by Mayor Martínez Ferrada’s administration, to gather input on improving safety and coexistence on four bike lanes that have seen frequent cyclist‑motorist conflicts.
Toronto transit station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to authorize a strike mandate, aiming to increase pressure on the TTC ahead of the busy back‑to‑school season. The union approval is a prerequisite for any future industrial action.
The federal government halted the planned expansion of Billy Bishop Airport, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent remarks have revived debate over the project, leaving its future uncertain.
Webuild and FCC have been awarded a $4.32 billion contract to build twin tunnels and two stations linking the future Ontario Line with the TTC's Line 2. The deal marks a pivotal step in advancing Toronto's major new rapid‑transit project.
Local police shut down a flooded portion of the Western Turnpike in Guilderland on Thursday evening, affecting commuters and emergency responders, with officials monitoring conditions for a safe reopening.
A car hit a stroller in Saint-Laurent on August 6, killing the driver but leaving the 20-month-old child alive and hospitalized. Police have opened an investigation into the crash.
The STM will switch the Green Line to exclusive use of MR‑73 subway cars in 2031, replacing newer wagons despite the older cars being eleven times less reliable.
The MTA, LIRR and NJ Transit will enact weekend service changes on August 8‑9, 2026, leading to longer commutes and delays across New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, as routine maintenance work proceeds.
On August 6, 2026, 61 of 65 NYC Ferry technicians and welders voted unanimously to join the Transport Workers Union, seeking higher wages and better benefits, adding the ferry workforce to the TWU’s roster.
The MTA is adding more ads to subway stations and turnstiles, generating extra revenue, while some riders criticize the increased advertising presence, especially at West 4th Street station.
The CTA reopened the Austin Green Line station with full accessibility features, raising systemwide compliance to 75 percent and advancing toward a 2038 goal of complete accessibility.
A 61-year-old nurse has sued the CTA and private security guards after a fare evader knocked her over at the 95th Street Red Line station, raising concerns about the effectiveness of private security on Chicago transit.
A vehicle hit a stroller in Montreal’s Saint‑Laurent borough on August 6, injuring a 20‑month‑old child who is now recovering in hospital while police investigate the crash.
The STM said the Green line will run only MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, noting those cars are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The line currently uses a mix of both vehicle types.
The Saratoga County Department of Transportation closed part of Moe Road in August 2026 after a culvert washout made the road unsafe, urging drivers to use alternate routes while repairs are carried out.
Councilmembers James Mamdani and Ben Menin are advocating for stricter rules on e‑bikes that exceed 20 mph, with the proposal under review by city officials and potentially setting a model for other cities.
The MTA announced that stroller‑only sections will be installed on all nearly 6,000 New York City buses by the end of 2026, expanding a pilot that started in 2022. The change aims to provide dedicated space for parents with strollers across the entire bus fleet.
Chicago police are seeking a man accused of punching a passenger on a Blue Line train near West Garfield Park on Thursday night, urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
