Infrastructure•
Pittsburgh Transit Avoids Service Cuts with $106M Fund Transfer
Pittsburgh Regional Transit's board voted to use $106 million in capital funds to avoid a 35% service cut and 9% fare hike, providing a two-year reprieve.
David Miller
David Miller is an urban development and transportation journalist. He covers infrastructure projects, public transit, and their impact on city planning and community life. He has over eight years of experience reporting on metropolitan growth.
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Traffic•
I-80 Westbound Closure in West Sacramento Announced
Westbound I-80 in West Sacramento will close for 55 hours this weekend for demolition and pavement work as part of a major rehabilitation project.
Traffic•
Sunrise Highway Section in Brookhaven to Close for Four Weeks
A section of westbound Sunrise Highway in Brookhaven will close overnight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for four weeks for concrete pavement repairs.
Crime•
Sacramento Light Rail Service Disrupted by Vandalism
Sacramento light rail service on the Gold Line was suspended all day Monday due to critical infrastructure vandalism. Buses shuttled passengers between Butterfield and 29th Street stations until repai
Traffic•
Sligo Creek Parkway Closed for Purple Line Work
Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring is closed for two months due to Purple Line construction. The project, 80% complete, faces significant delays and budget overruns, with an estimated opening in lat
Business•
Mexico's Tourism Taxes Drive Economic Growth in 2025
Mexico's new tourism taxes in Quintana Roo and Baja California Sur are boosting local economies, funding infrastructure, and promoting sustainable travel, with a national cruise tax also implemented i
Travel•
Europe Restricts Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism
European nations are implementing new rules to curb overtourism by restricting cruise ships. France, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Croatia are introducing limits on passenger numbers
Tech•
Hardt Hyperloop Achieves New European Speed Record
Hardt Hyperloop set a new European speed record, reaching nearly 53 mph and performing a lane-switch with zero moving parts. This advances hyperloop technology, drawing global interest.
Infrastructure•
Michigan Road Closures Affect Over 100 Projects This Week
Michigan is set for over 100 road and bridge closures this week, impacting primary roads from September 21-27 due to construction and special events, according to MDOT.
Traffic•
I-25 Ramp Closures for Pedestrian Bridge Work
Overnight ramp closures on I-25 in Lone Tree are set to begin Sunday, September 21, for pedestrian bridge construction, causing detours and potential delays. Separately, a fatal motorcycle crash occur
Traffic•
Lane Closures Impact Seattle Area Traffic
Multiple lane closures and traffic disruptions are planned across the Seattle area, including I-90, I-405, I-5, and SR 16, for maintenance and construction through early October. Drivers should expect
Traffic•
I-795 Lane Closures Impact Baltimore County Traffic
Two left lanes of northbound I-795 will close this weekend between I-695 and Owings Mills Boulevard, beginning Friday at 9 p.m. Drivers in Baltimore County should expect significant delays and plan fo
Infrastructure•
Asia Leads Global High-Speed Maglev Train Development
Asia, led by China and Japan, is pioneering high-speed maglev trains that float above tracks at nearly 400 mph, transforming regional travel while Western nations lag in adoption.
Traffic•
Westbound IH-30 Closure in Arlington This Weekend
Westbound IH-30 in Arlington will close this weekend for bridge repairs, causing significant delays. The closure runs from Friday evening to Monday morning between Fielder Road and Eastchase Parkway.
Infrastructure•
Interstate Bridge Project Advances, Swift Migration Monitored
Construction on the new Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver is expected to begin after federal approval in 2026. The bridge type is still pending a USCG decision. Meanwhile, Vaux swifts a
Traffic•
Bulgaria Prepares for Holiday Traffic, Daily News Brief
Bulgaria is preparing for heavy traffic during the upcoming Independence Day holiday, with measures like reversible lanes and increased police presence. Sofia's Vrana Park will open by year-end, while
Traffic•
Road Closures Announced in Morongo Basin Area
Heavy rain has caused significant road closures in the Morongo Basin. Amboy Road is closed between National Trails Highway and Godwin Avenue due to flooding. State Route 247 is closed north of Lucerne
Infrastructure•
LA Metro A Line Extends Service to Pomona
The LA Metro A Line has opened its nine-mile extension to Pomona, adding four new stations and connecting Long Beach to Pomona for $1.75. The $1.5 billion project, funded by Measure M, enhances region
Infrastructure•
A Line Extends Further into San Gabriel Valley
Metro's A Line light rail adds four new stations in the San Gabriel Valley, extending its service to Pomona and reaching nearly 60 miles. The $1.5 billion project aims to boost mobility, especially fo
Infrastructure•
SEPTA Restores Full Service, Increases Fares
SEPTA has restored full service across its network, but riders face higher fares and new anti-evasion measures. Single fares increased to $2.90, and Regional Rail fares also rose. New 3D fare gates ai