CapMetro strike vote puts Austin bus riders on alert
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers backed a 99.5% strike authorization vote, but no walkout has started. Riders should watch for service updates if talks stay stuck.
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Houston Fourth of July means downtown closures, parking limits and transit
Freedom Over Texas, Astros holiday events and FIFA Fan Fest are packing downtown Houston, with city closures, parking limits and METRO detours through July 5.
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San Diego phases in SB 79, changing where transit-area apartments can start first
San Diego’s SB 79 rollout began July 1, but only about 24% of eligible areas are active now. The city is using maps and a Transit Village Plan to decide where the law applies next.
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El Paso council’s July 7 agenda covers speed limits, bus stops, property hearings
Tuesday’s agenda includes first-reading speed-limit changes on Northern Pass and Northwestern, plus a bus-stop bench item and July 21 hearings.
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Raleigh gets daily intercity bus service to Atlanta and Norfolk
Raleigh riders now have daily intercity bus links to Atlanta and Norfolk, plus more Fayetteville service, after NCDOT’s July 1 route expansion.
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Nolensville Pike all-access corridor enters project development in Nashville
Nashville TN – Metro has selected HDR to lead project development for the Nolensville Pike all-access corridor, starting a 2- to 3-year planning phase before engineering and construction.
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Kansas City’s July 3 World Cup game brings Arrowhead traffic limits
Friday’s 8:30 p.m. World Cup match will trigger permit-only access east of Arrowhead, a Lewis Road closure through July 12, and Park KC shuttles downtown.
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Mecklenburg County’s new 1% sales tax is now in effect
Mecklenburg County’s new 1% sales tax is now in effect, lifting the combined rate on most taxable purchases to 8.25% and directing revenue to roads and transit.
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New Bern Avenue BRT work is now affecting parking and traffic in Raleigh
Raleigh’s New Bern Avenue BRT construction is active, with lane closures, parking restrictions, and erosion-control work moving from Poole Road toward WakeMed.
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Lexington heat warning keeps cooling centers and free LexTran rides open
Lexington KY – The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, and the city says cooling centers, community centers, discounted pools, and targeted free LexTran rides are available now.
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BART parking cuts, shutdowns and TOD proposals hit Fremont Station
Fremont CA – BART is limiting parking and access at Fremont Station through February 2027, and five weekend shutdowns begin July 25-26 as the agency seeks proposals for east-lot redevelopment.
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Los Angeles starts SB 79 rollout July 1, but impacts will vary
State SB 79 takes effect July 1, and Los Angeles has already adopted local phased and low-rise ordinances that will shape where the new rules apply.
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Dodge County applies for FY27 transit grant for Eastman riders
Eastman, GA — Dodge County is applying for FY27 FTA 5311 rural transit funding for Dodge Transit, which could help keep curb-to-curb service available.
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Fremont Blvd work still delays drivers and AC Transit riders
Fremont CA – The eastbound lane on Fremont Boulevard between Thornton Avenue and Bonde Way remains closed, and AC Transit has a stop detour nearby.
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Santa Clarita Transit adds contactless payments; fare caps need one method
Santa Clarita Transit riders can now tap credit cards and mobile wallets systemwide, but fare caps still require the same payment method.
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Charlotte approves Blue Line fare checks under CATS overhaul
Charlotte NC – City Council approved a three-year fare-inspection contract that starts on the Blue Line as CATS rolls out proof-of-payment rules and other fare changes.
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Tucson approves RTA Next transit-safety spending as strike deadline nears
Tucson, AZ – Council advanced first-year transit-safety spending, but RTA eligibility review and Sun Tran labor talks remain unresolved.
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New Haven commuters face 5% rail fare hike July 1; monthly ticket $518.50
New Haven CT – CTDOT’s July 1 rail fare hike lifts New Haven Line monthly tickets to $518.50, adding recurring costs for Union Station commuters.
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SBCTA funds extra World Cup Metrolink trips as budget gap looms
San Bernardino CA – SBCTA approved $30,000 from prior-year surplus funds for extra World Cup Metrolink service, as a nearly $30 million gap looms.
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Milwaukee County transit audit raises oversight questions as board weighs fixes
Milwaukee County – A county audit says key MCTS contracts skipped board review, putting transit oversight and taxpayer accountability back in focus.
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Jacksonville housing density plan heads to June 23 Council vote
Jacksonville FL – Ordinance 2026-0311 would steer denser housing to selected lower flood-risk corridors near transit and the Emerald Trail, but Council has not voted yet.
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Miami World Cup transit changes bring downtown road closures and late service
Bayfront Park’s Fan Festival is open through July 5, with later Metromover service and match-day road restrictions reshaping downtown Miami trips.