Burbank Metro BRT Permit Fight Continues After July 17 Court Denial
A judge denied Metro’s request for interim relief in its Burbank BRT lawsuit. The permit dispute remains active ahead of an August 19 hearing.
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Charleston County voters will decide on a half-penny transportation tax in November
Charleston County Council approved a proposed half-penny transportation tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, with projected funding for roads, transit and greenbelt preservation.
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Des Moines DART redesign may expand job access but leave gaps
DART’s redesigned Des Moines-area network is modeled to improve job access and economic output, but fewer service hours could create tradeoffs for some riders.
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Waterbury Branch trains replaced by buses through May 31, 2027
Waterbury Branch riders are using accessible buses instead of trains through May 31, 2027, with earlier departures during station and track upgrades.
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Metro approves Commerce maintenance site as E Line advances toward Montebello
Montebello, CA: Metro advanced a 4.7-mile E Line extension toward Greenwood/Washington, but funding, environmental review and years of work remain.
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Athens Transit survey closes July 31 for rider feedback
Athens-Clarke County Transit riders have through July 31 to share voluntary feedback that may help inform future routes, schedules and service.
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Lynwood C Line bus bridge ended after July 26-27 I-105 work
Lynwood C Line riders may see more weekend changes as I-105 ExpressLanes construction continues, with August 1-2 listed as an anticipated closure window.
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Hampton Roads engagement puts housing atop regional priorities
Hampton, VA — New Hampton Roads engagement results place housing first in a hypothetical investment exercise, with transportation and flood resilience also drawing attention.
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CapMetro proposes first fare increase since 2015 for Austin riders
CapMetro is seeking public input on proposed fare increases for Austin-area riders, with comments due August 31 and a board vote expected September 28.
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Fordham Road Bus-Lane Redesign Begins in the Bronx
Construction is underway on Fordham Road’s Bronx bus-lane redesign, which will change curb access and traffic lanes while targeting faster trips for 130,000 riders.
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San Diego’s SB 79 transit-housing rules: where the state’s upzoning law applies (and how the city is phasing it in)
SB 79 starts July 1, 2026, but San Diego’s upzoning is phased: about 24% of eligible areas take effect immediately. Here’s how to check yours.
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CapMetro strike risk grows: authorization follows training, pay disputes
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers authorized a potential strike after disputes over training, wages and bonuses, raising reliability concerns for fixed routes.
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Seattle City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot—what it funds
Seattle WA – Seattle City Council advanced an updated 0.3% sales and use tax plan to renew the city’s transit measure for up to 10 years.
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CapMetro proposes fare increases for Jan. 10, 2027 and Jan. 2029—Sept. 28 vote
Austin riders can weigh in on CapMetro’s proposed fare increases—first on Jan. 10, 2027, then Jan. 2029—before a Sept. 28 Board vote.
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RTD may consider ending Denver’s 16th Street FreeRide as budget cuts loom
RTD is reviewing service-cut scenarios that could end the free 16th Street FreeRide downtown shuttle. Here’s what’s being considered and what to track next.
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Renew the Blue: July 2026 Blue Line & Green Line bus replacement guide
Minneapolis-area riders using Metro Transit’s Blue Line and the west-end Green Line need to plan for bus replacements June 29–Aug. 19 and July 1–26.
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Blue Line single-tracking begins July 13 near Scaleybark as South Blvd closes
Starting Monday, July 13, CATS will run Blue Line single-track operations during peak periods and reroute nearby bus lines as South Blvd closes near Scaleybark.
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Metrobus changes start July 20: Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 & 836
Miami-Dade Transit’s next Metrobus service adjustment begins Monday, July 20, 2026. Here’s what changes on Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 and 836.
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MARTA World Cup commuter report: Better Breeze tap-to-ride gates
MARTA’s June 11–July 15 ridership snapshot shows big match-day spikes, and its Better Breeze system changes what works when you tap at fare gates.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed 2026-27 budget tweaks transit spending, targets some low-ridership routes—hearings ahead
Miami-Dade’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget keeps the operating property tax rate flat and boosts transit spending, while targeting early/late low-ridership cuts.
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Boyle Heights fire recovery: LADOT paused DASH/Cityride fares and added buses
After the June 17 Boyle Heights warehouse fire, LADOT paused DASH and Cityride fares in the neighborhood, added buses, and kept the Community Resource Center open through July 17.
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RTA closes Wright Stop Plaza July 20–Aug. 7: Third Street reroutes for riders
Greater Dayton RTA will close Wright Stop Plaza starting Mon., July 20 through Fri., Aug. 7, moving buses to Third Street and changing where riders wait.