Charlotte’s I-77 toll-lane reversal could reshape South Charlotte traffic plans
Charlotte leaders and regional planners withdrew support for the I-77 South toll-lane plan in May, putting the current proposal on hold.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Rolling Loud brought special-event traffic and enforcement to west Orlando
Orlando’s Rolling Loud weekend packed the Camping World Stadium area May 8-10, bringing traffic delays, special-event enforcement, and towing risk nearby.
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Worcester seeks new Union Station Grand Hall operator before lease expires
Worcester has opened a search for a new Union Station Grand Hall operator, with proposals due June 26 before the current lease expires June 30.
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Bohemia fuel prices: regular $4.459, diesel $5.759 at one station
At one Bohemia station, regular sits at $4.459 and diesel at $5.759—both below AAA’s New York averages, with diesel still the pricier fill.
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Lamar regular gas stays under $5 as diesel prices spread
Lamar drivers can still find sub-$5 regular at several stops, but diesel runs from the high-$5s to the mid-$6s. Comparison shopping still pays.
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Hyundai recalls 421,078 U.S. vehicles over braking software defect
Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 U.S. vehicles after a front-camera software flaw could trigger unexpected braking and raise crash risk.
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Boston, MBTA clash over Summer Street closures near South Station
Boston officials are pushing back on an MBTA plan to close Summer Street near South Station on World Cup match days, citing traffic and access concerns.
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Washington, DC commuters face parade road closures and holiday service changes on May 25
Downtown DC drivers should expect parade closures on May 25, while trash pickup, DMV locations, DCPS schools, and parking enforcement are affected by Memorial Day.
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Conway-area rezoning requests put new housing pressure back on the county agenda
Conway-area parcels are back on Horry County’s planning docket, with rezoning requests that could affect traffic, density, and future land use.
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FAA lowers controller staffing target in new national workforce plan
The FAA has cut its long-term controller staffing target to 12,563, a change that could affect flight reliability, airport operations, and planning.
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Kennesaw road closures remain in place as repairs continue in Legacy Park and nearby streets
Kennesaw roads near Legacy Park are still closed for repairs, affecting daily routes, school runs, deliveries, and local access.
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Plan Baton Rouge III advances as downtown housing and jobs plan nears council review
Plan Baton Rouge III is moving through Baton Rouge’s review process, with downtown housing, jobs, transportation and investment changes under consideration.
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Aurora gas and diesel watch: Frontenac station regular edges up, diesel hits $6.499
Aurora’s watched Frontenac station lists regular at $4.959 and diesel at $6.499. Regular is up 6 cents; diesel is up 50 cents and is the bigger cost hit.
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Frisco gas watch: regular is still in the mid-$3s, diesel is holding near $5
Two Frisco 7-Eleven stations still show regular in the mid-$3s, while diesel stays near $5; AAA Texas and U.S. averages are higher.
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Dallas gas slips under $4 again as diesel eases, but both remain well above last year
Dallas regular gas is back under $4 and diesel eased too, but both fuels are still far above year-ago prices and costly for local budgets.
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Buffalo gas edges up again while diesel stays just under $5.91
Buffalo gas is still inching up, while diesel is basically flat near $5.91. AAA’s latest check shows gas above the U.S. average but below New York’s.
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Florence’s Jeffries Creek sewer work already changed traffic near Magnolia Mall
Florence SC – A short eastbound lane closure on David McLeod Boulevard has reopened, but it shows Jeffries Creek sewer work is already affecting mall-area traffic.
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Myrtle Beach gas jumps 10 cents, diesel rises, both still below last week
AAA says Myrtle Beach regular gas climbed to $4.093 and diesel to $5.233 on May 13, but both remain below last week and under state and U.S. averages.
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Draper gas stays near $4.59, diesel tops $5.47 at local pumps
Draper’s latest station checks show regular gas at $4.599 and diesel at $5.479-$5.499, while AAA says Utah prices moved higher again this week.
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Harrisonburg planners weigh Peach Grove rezoning amid traffic concerns
Harrisonburg planners are set to hear a Peach Grove Avenue rezoning and special-use request May 13, with traffic and growth pressure still under review.
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Downtown Orlando parking rates could rise after first council vote
Orlando City Council gave first approval to a downtown parking rate increase, but two more votes are still needed before any change takes effect.