The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 18 people were killed in 18 crashes over the July Fourth counting period as troopers investigated 575 collisions and stepped up enforcement.

A phased repaving will turn Payne Avenue into a parking-buffered protected bike corridor between East 13th and East 55th, with paint, posts and parked cars creating the buffer.

A power outage forced RTA to run #66R shuttle buses between West Park and Brookpark, delaying Red Line trips and prompting riders to check live updates.

Cuyahoga County opened a virtual open house on a redesigned Hilliard Road Bridge that would cut travel lanes to add space for a sidewalk and shared‑use path while dropping the original arches. Comments are being accepted through July 27.

The OPWC released $392.8M in project agreements for 678 projects across 87 counties, funding roads, water, wastewater, bridges and stormwater improvements.

Both gubernatorial contenders oppose a gas‑tax hike but offer different plans to close a looming highway funding gap. The state’s budget math will force hard choices on tolls, fees or cuts.

Crash totals rose on I‑77 through Newburgh Heights even as the village mailed nearly 35,000 camera citations in 2025, raising questions about safety and revenue.

The city is expanding its neighborhood traffic‑calming program with 200 more asphalt speed tables this year, citing pilot data that showed measurable speed drops. Crews are installing units while the city solicits contractors and updates its map.

GCRTA will run the Waterfront Line this Thursday for the Post Malone concert; riders can use Transit or EZfare and tap to reach the $5 daily cap.

House Bill 3 raises fines, allows bus-mounted cameras as evidence and creates stricter penalties for repeat offenders. The measure now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine.

Avelo starts twice‑weekly service at Cleveland Hopkins this Friday with base fares as low as $39. The catch: carry‑ons, checked bags and seat assignments can add up fast.

Independence is pairing a $13 million water-main replacement with a downtown streetscape push, with design work now underway. Construction is eyed in the next two years.

Breeze now flies roughly 40% of Akron‑Canton’s traffic and is adding a Portland route and another CAK‑based plane as passenger totals climb.