Norfolk warns of downtown traffic, parking and transit changes June 19-23
Norfolk VA – Downtown closures, $10 parking and free HRT service will shape the June 19-23 Juneteenth, Harborfest 50 and Sail250 weekend.
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Seattle transit tax plan would fund more bus trips and free ORCA access
Seattle, WA – A transit-tax renewal would double the city rate, fund 280,000 bus trips a year, and expand free ORCA access if voters are asked to approve it.
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Glendora launches weekend shuttle to ease downtown parking
Glendora CA – The city’s weekend shuttle started June 6, with free opening rides and regular fares beginning June 13 to ease local parking trips.
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Houston commuters face World Cup changes this weekend as METRO boosts begin
Houston commuters should expect early World Cup travel changes June 7, with METRO service boosts, active clean zones and downtown/EaDo closures.
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Springfield Union Station arrests spark debate over fare-free PVTA buses
Springfield MA – A June 3 city response to eight arrests in 48 hours at Union Station has renewed debate over PVTA’s fare-free Try Transit service.
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Denver Broncos finalize Burnham Yard land deal, moving stadium plan forward
The Broncos have a formal agreement to buy Burnham Yard in Denver, but the 58-acre site still needs a fall closing before the transfer is done.
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Seattle mayor proposes 0.3% transit tax renewal as council clock starts
Seattle WA – Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed renewing Seattle’s transit sales tax at 0.3% for 10 years, but council approval is still needed for a November vote.
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RTD downtown Denver rail work starts June 7, suspending three lines
Denver CO – RTD says D, H and L line service through downtown Denver will pause June 7 as reconstruction begins, with riders shifted to C, T and buses.
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Downtown Miami Metromover starts later June 6 during upgrades
Miami-Dade says Metromover’s downtown loops start later June 6, with the Inner and Brickell loops at 2 p.m. and Omni at 3 p.m. Shuttle buses will cover interruptions.
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Fatal shooting at Studio City park-and-ride raises safety concerns
LAPD says a 40-year-old man was killed May 31 near the Universal/Studio City Park and Ride on Ventura Boulevard, and detectives are seeking witnesses.
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Boston’s World Cup plan closes Summer Street at South Station on match days
Boston MA – Summer Street by South Station will close or partly close on seven World Cup match days starting June 13, changing commuter and delivery access.
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Downtown Miami fan fest starts June 13, bringing crowds and transit shifts
Bayfront Park’s 23-day FIFA Fan Festival opens June 13, and Miami-Dade’s mobility plan could change downtown commutes, access and traffic.
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Sound Transit keeps Ballard Link moving, but Market Street remains unfunded
Sound Transit approved an updated ST3 plan that advances Ballard Link to Seattle Center and keeps West Seattle moving, while Market Street stays unfunded.
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Albuquerque approves $1.5B FY27 budget after $11.8M discrepancy fight
Albuquerque City Council approved a $1.5 billion FY27 budget on May 18 after flagging an $11.8 million gap, with service and pay changes ahead.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Brooklyn’s South of Prospect plan could reshape housing along key corridors
The city has launched an early South of Prospect planning process that could reshape zoning, housing, and business growth south of Prospect Park.
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NYC budget deal adds $4 billion in state aid, easing service cuts
A May 12 city-state budget deal adds about $4 billion in state aid, giving New York City more room to avoid deeper cuts to key services.
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Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million budget moves forward
Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million 2026-27 budget would fund public safety, parks, road work, transit vehicles, and capital projects if approved.
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Albuquerque’s South Valley transit rollout starts May 16
Albuquerque’s ABQ RIDE Forward South Valley rollout begins May 16, adding Route 52 and a new Connect zone while replacing Route 51.
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New York City’s $124.7B budget closes the gap, but details remain open
City Hall says New York City’s next budget gap is closed in a $124.7 billion plan, but Albany-backed tax and spending details still need work.
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L.A.’s new Wilshire subway stations open on D Line extension
Metro opened three new Wilshire Boulevard subway stations May 8, giving Mid-Wilshire riders a new rail option along the D Line corridor.
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Frisco launches GoZone rideshare service, giving residents a new on-demand transit option
Frisco launched GoZone on May 5 in part of the city, giving residents a weekday on-demand ride option for short trips and transit connections.