Caltrans Reduces Topanga Canyon Blvd to One Lane Aug 10‑15
Caltrans will limit Topanga Canyon Blvd to one lane, using flaggers for alternating traffic, from August 10 to August 15, 2026, each day between 10 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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STM Keeps MR-73 Trains on Green Line Amid Blue Line Upgrade
The STM will remove MR-73 trains from the Blue line due to incompatibility with its new control system, keeping them in service on the Green line where they remain compatible.
Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidy Program
A Quebec Superior Court judge temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier in the Regional Air Access Program after its status was revoked over alleged false declarations, allowing the airline to resume subsidised regional flights pending further review.
Mayor Mamdani Announces Legal Crackdown on Illegal E‑Bike Sellers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one‑week legal push to shut down illegal e‑bike retailers after a teenager's fatal crash, citing safety concerns linked to unregulated bikes.
Teen Dies in North Center Electric Scooter Crash
A 16‑year‑old boy died after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood on August 5, 2026, according to police.
Metro Extends One‑Car Challenge Incentive Countywide
Metro is expanding its One Car Challenge, offering $600 incentives to up to 2,000 Los Angeles County households that limit vehicle use, building on a 2023 Santa Monica pilot with 300 participants.
Metro Reports 57% Drop in Unhoused Riders Since 2024
Metro's 2026 annual count shows a 57% reduction in unhoused passengers on Los Angeles buses and trains since 2024, reflecting the agency's ongoing public‑safety monitoring.
Two GTA Women Killed After Crash With Parked Truck on Hwy 401
Two Greater Toronto Area women died after their car hit a parked tractor‑trailer on Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, 2026, prompting an OPP investigation into the crash.
SickKids Doctors Warn Surge in Serious Kids E‑Scooter Injuries
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
Future of Montreal’s Notre‑Dame East Street Remains Unclear
A columnist’s survey of Notre‑Dame East street finds the major Montreal artery in poor condition after decades of stalled improvement projects, leaving its future uncertain.
Washington Park Gets New Pedestrian Safety Upgrades
The Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works installed pedestrian safety improvements in Washington Park in 2026 to enhance safety for the park’s many visitors.
Brooklyn Crash Leaves Two Motorcyclists Critical, One Stabbed
A car‑motorcycle crash in Brooklyn on Aug. 4 resulted in two motorcyclists in critical condition, one of whom was also stabbed, and authorities released surveillance footage as the investigation continues.
Fire on Astor Place Subway Train Injures 14 First Responders
A fire on a vacuum subway train at Astor Place station on August 4 injured 14 firefighters and MTA employees and halted East Side service in the early morning.
MTA Construction Extends Q Line, Disrupts East Harlem
Construction to extend the Q line to East 125th Street has begun in East Harlem, causing noise and sidewalk disruptions for residents. The work is part of the Second Avenue Subway project and is presented as a temporary inconvenience for long‑term transit benefits.
Police Hunt Suspect After Punching Incident on Blue Line Train
A passenger was punched on a Blue Line train near the Pulaski stop on July 22, 2026, leading to hospitalization and surgery; Chicago police are searching for the suspect and have issued community alerts to aid the investigation.
LA Council Proposes New E‑Bike Restrictions
Los Angeles City Council proposed new restrictions on electric bicycles to address a rise in safety incidents involving teenage riders, aiming to align e‑bike use with existing traffic laws.
Quebec Police Urge Caution as Construction Holiday Ends
Quebec’s provincial police have warned drivers to drive cautiously as the summer construction holiday ends, aiming to lower the risk of accidents as road work resumes. The advisory highlights the need for vigilance around new work zones and changing traffic conditions.
Illinois Increases NITA Sales Tax by 0.25% in Six Counties
Effective August 1, 2026, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority's sales tax will increase by 0.25 percent in six Chicago‑area counties, with the Illinois Department of Revenue handling collection and distribution.
Quebec Police Urge Caution as Construction Break Ends
Quebec police are urging drivers to be extra cautious as the summer construction holiday ends, warning that renewed road work combined with peak traffic could increase collision risk.
Quebec Starts Planning for Saint‑Pierre Interchange Rebuild
Quebec has begun planning a rebuild of the Saint‑Pierre interchange in Montreal to address long‑standing traffic congestion and aging infrastructure.
