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247 storiesnewest firstlatest October 17, 2026page 5 of 13
Drivers and medallion owners protested at Central Park on Oct. 16 against a pending bill that would eliminate the carriage horse industry, which the city council speaker intends to introduce next week.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada unveiled a $15.8 million plan, including $13.3 million for new equipment, to modernize Montreal’s winter road maintenance and enhance safety.
Waymo is starting driverless taxi tests in Toronto and aims to launch a ride‑hailing service by 2028.
Fairfax County started a pilot on Oct. 16 to cut speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on select residential streets, aiming to test safety benefits.
Fairfax County is testing lower speed limits, reducing ten roads from 25 mph to 20 mph across three districts beginning in fall 2026.
Montreal will spend $15.8 million, including $13.3 million for new equipment, to modernize its winter road maintenance. The plan was announced by Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Oct. 15.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada unveiled a $15.8 million winter road maintenance plan, with $13.3 million for new equipment, to modernize operations in response to Montreal’s heavy snowfall.
Montreal’s mayor pledged to boost road salt usage for the 2026‑2027 winter to improve safety on icy surfaces. The city will expand its usual snow and ice removal efforts with more salt.
Montreal will import Egyptian road salt for the 2026‑27 winter, replacing its usual suppliers.
Boeing airlifted a 747 fuselage between two Seattle buildings on Oct. 15, 2026 for relocation.
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at a busy DeKalb County intersection on the morning of Oct. 15, 2026, prompting a police response.
TxDOT is shutting down a key North Texas bridge on Oct. 15 to facilitate a $348 million highway expansion.
A large fire at a vacant building near major highways on October 14 was fought by fire crews and is being investigated as suspicious, leading to temporary highway closures.
Wallingford residents are urging Seattle to add further traffic‑calming features on Woodland Park Avenue, saying recent curb extensions and signage have not sufficiently reduced speeds.
A 24-year-old man from Beausejour died in a vehicle rollover on a highway north of Winnipeg on Oct 11, 2026, and the incident is under RCMP investigation.
Four federal lawmakers urged the FAA on Oct. 14 to assess environmental effects before Amazon launches drone deliveries from Westborough.
Albany County Legislature passed Local Law E on Oct. 14, 2026 to set safety standards for e‑bikes, affecting local riders including commuters and tourists.
Hollywood Burbank Airport opened a renovated passenger terminal on October 13, 2026, enhancing its role as a key hub for Southern California travelers.
A motorcyclist and driver collided at 35th & Brandon on October 13, prompting police, fire, and transportation response, tow trucks, and volunteer assistance from a former EMT and a nurse neighbor.
Alexandria has opened an online survey to collect resident input on safety upgrades for seven high‑crash intersections identified in a 2022 analysis, with support from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
