RTA sales-tax vote sets May 2027 ballot plan; board to pick 0.25% or 0.5%
After a July 7 vote, GCRTA is headed for a May 2027 Cuyahoga ballot—its sales-tax increase is still 0.25% or 0.5%, with the final rate due Sept. 22.
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Lake Mead Blvd eastbound detours near Martin L. King Jr. Blvd: July 13–17
North Las Vegas-area drivers face eastbound lane closures on Lake Mead Blvd near Martin L. King Jr. Blvd, July 13–17, 3 a.m.–9 p.m., with posted detours.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal heads toward Council amendments—July 6 step
Seattle WA – City Council committee advances CB 121226, setting up a July 13 transit tax debate and competing amendment paths on safety access and affordability.
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PennDOT to Close I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for Bridge Slide
PennDOT plans a 25-day, 24/7 shutdown of I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement. Expect major delays.
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South L.A. LAnow free rides end June 30
Los Angeles CA – South L.A. LAnow riders lose the free launch period on June 30, with LADOT’s regular on-demand shuttle fares starting July 1.
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Blue Hill Avenue fight pivots from bus lanes to Orange Line extension talk
Boston City Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell urge MBTA to drop Blue Hill’s center bus lanes and study Orange Line to Mattapan Square.
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Detroit DDOT bus changes for June 29: hearing dates, route highlights
Detroit MI – Proposed DDOT bus schedule changes take effect June 29, 2026. A virtual hearing was held June 4; feedback deadline June 22.
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Denver-area RTD riders: Proposed Sept 2026 service changes end July 8
Denver-area riders: RTD’s proposed Sept. 2026 bus/rail changes—Union Station↔DIA timing, C/D Line shifts, East Colfax lanes—need feedback by July 8.
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Miami’s World Cup transit plan is live as Bayfront Park Fan Festival opens
Bayfront Park’s World Cup Fan Festival is open downtown, and Miami-Dade’s transit plan is now in effect for commuters, workers, and fans.
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Frisco’s downtown circulator is taking shape: what the new Rail District shuttle could change
Frisco TX – A free downtown Rail District circulator is moving closer to launch, with a 10-minute loop, ADA-accessible electric vehicles, and a June 2026 target.
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Frisco’s new Rail District circulator is coming in June. Here’s what it means for downtown access
Frisco TX – The city is planning a free Rail District circulator pilot for June 2026, with weekend service, two vehicles, and downtown access in focus.
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Atlanta riders are adjusting to MARTA’s new bus network after April 18 launch
Atlanta GA – MARTA’s NextGen bus network launched April 18, changing routes, schedules, frequencies, and some stops. Riders should recheck every trip now.
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Los Angeles climate roadmap could reshape buses, chargers, water and neighborhood cooling
Los Angeles CA – Mayor Bass’s new climate roadmap sets citywide goals that could affect buses, EV charging, water recycling and heat relief, but most changes still need funding and agency action.
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Charlotte says fare evasion is draining millions from CATS as new fare changes move forward
Charlotte NC – CATS says about half of riders are not paying fares, a loss of roughly $3 million to $5 million a year as fare changes head toward a May 7 hearing.
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Atlanta riders have one day left to check MARTA’s new bus routes before April 18 launch
Atlanta GA – MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network starts April 18, replacing the old map with fewer routes, more frequency on key corridors, and new trip planning needs.
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Bridgeport bus riders may avoid deep service cuts if state budget proposal holds
Bridgeport CT – A Connecticut budget proposal could help Greater Bridgeport Transit avoid 30% bus cuts, but riders still need a final deal before July 1.