Caltrain’s $1 youth fare has sent teen ridership soaring, with about 355,000 youth trips Jan–May and a bigger weekend share.

Harris County broke ground July 13 on the Poor Farm Ditch rebuild, a $32.7M project meant to boost stormwater capacity and protect roughly 500 inner-loop homes. Work will be staged to limit disruption and is managed by the Flood Control District.

Clark County is leaning toward a shorter, roughly $97M overpass at Tropicana and University Center Drive after below‑grade plans ballooned in cost. UNLV has been working with the county on easements and access.