Tacoma moves to send new streets-and-sidewalks tax to August ballot
Tacoma WA – A proposed replacement streets measure advanced after the April 14 council study session, with voters likely to see it on the August 4 primary ballot.
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St. Petersburg’s 54th Avenue N I-275 ramps are closed for months. What drivers need now
St. Petersburg FL – Two I-275 ramps at 54th Avenue N are closed through late 2026, changing commutes, deliveries, and access near north St. Petersburg.
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Knoxville launches 25-year plan update: what residents should know before April 26 listening sessions
Knoxville TN – The city has started a 25-year comprehensive plan update, and residents can still weigh in early at listening sessions running April 26-30.
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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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Bluffton traffic priorities enter Beaufort County’s 2026 penny-tax debate as project list nears
Bluffton SC – Beaufort County’s transportation tax process is moving toward a 2026 referendum decision, with Bluffton congestion, safety, and access concerns now shaping the project list.
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Long Beach Grand Prix street closures are live: what downtown drivers, bus riders and businesses need to know now
Long Beach CA – Downtown access is restricted through Sunday for the Grand Prix, with Pine Avenue limits, transit detours, and changed waterfront access.
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Lincoln’s Project O Street enters active construction with downtown closures, detours and business impacts
Lincoln NE – Project O Street is now under active construction downtown, with 14th Street closed between N and P streets and detours affecting drivers and riders.
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Lexington’s FY27 budget keeps taxes flat while boosting paving, winter response and shelter services
Lexington KY – Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed FY27 budget keeps taxes flat, adds money for streets, winter response, shelter services and police tech, and now heads to council.
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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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Johnstown is asking for public input on its draft Comprehensive Plan — why it matters now
Johnstown PA – The city is reviewing a draft Comprehensive Plan now, and the plan could shape future zoning, housing, transportation, parks, and development priorities.
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Scottsdale moves ahead on Old Town parking garage expansion, with construction due in July
Scottsdale AZ – The city has advanced the Brown Avenue parking structure expansion in Old Town, with construction targeted for July and new stalls due in spring 2027.
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Puyallup’s April 23 lahar drill will affect schools, roads, and emergency plans — here’s what residents should know
Puyallup WA – A regional lahar evacuation drill on April 23 will test school and city emergency plans, with more than 20 facilities expected to take part.
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Kent road work watch: city closes bids for chip-seal project on West Valley Highway and Kent-Kangley Road
Kent WA – The city closed bidding on a 2026 chip-seal project that could affect West Valley Highway and Kent-Kangley Road, with council review still ahead.
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What Philadelphia’s FY27 budget could mean for schools, commuters, and businesses
Philadelphia PA – Mayor Parker’s proposed FY27 budget would shift taxes and spending toward schools and core services, but Council still has the final say.
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San Francisco’s eastbound I-80 closure this weekend will reroute Bay Bridge traffic through SoMa
San Francisco CA – Caltrans will close eastbound I-80 from 17th Street to 4th Street this weekend, shifting Bay Bridge traffic onto SoMa streets.
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Greensboro road work this week: where paving and lane closures could slow traffic through April 17
Greensboro NC – City paving work is active through April 17, with daytime lane closures and possible detours on key corridors including Friendly, Cornwallis and McConnell.
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Philadelphia’s budget fight is shifting to taxes as City Council nears its April 21 hearing
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s proposed FY27 budget is now centered on tax and fee bills that could affect rides, deliveries, hotel stays, and city enforcement.
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Fort Wayne’s $37 million 2026 infrastructure plan puts Waynedale first and signals another busy construction season
Fort Wayne IN – The city’s $37 million 2026 infrastructure rollout puts Waynedale in focus, with street, sidewalk, trail and safety work signaling a busy season.
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Spokane Valley’s 2026 construction season is underway. Here’s where traffic impacts are starting now.
Valley WA – South Barker Road is already closed to through traffic between Sprague and Appleway, with detours now and more Spokane Valley work ahead.
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Work starts on $58 million Parkway West interchange rebuild, with bigger traffic changes likely later
Pittsburgh PA – Work has started on the $57.93 million Parkway West interchange rebuild in Robinson Township, with heavier traffic impacts expected later.
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North Las Vegas road work starts on Las Vegas Boulevard North, with lane shifts beginning April 8
North Las Vegas NV – A $38 million rebuild is underway on Las Vegas Boulevard North, with the first month-long traffic shift starting April 8.
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Two overnight I-65 South closures at the Kennedy Bridge will squeeze Louisville commutes this week
Louisville KY – Two overnight I-65 South closures at the Kennedy Bridge will reroute drivers this week as repair work continues and bigger summer disruptions loom.