San Diego Riders Stare Down Transit Fare Hike Near 40 Percent
MTS and NCTD will consider fare packages this week that could push one‑way fares to $3–$3.50 and monthly passes to $90–$100, with the proposals headed next to SANDAG. Implementation could arrive as early as summer if the regional process signs off.
East Harlem Job Rush As MTA Hiring Fair Fuels Second Avenue Subway Push
A hiring fair in East Harlem on Friday will connect locals to union apprenticeships, civil‑service paths and construction roles for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2.
Columbia Pike’s Big Dig, Arlington Finally Unveils Its Pricey Underground Makeover
After years of digging and detours, Arlington has unveiled Columbia Pike's multimodal overhaul. Utilities were buried and bus shelters upgraded, but some local merchants say the construction cost them dearly.
Midair Mechanical Scare Sends Fort Lauderdale Flight To Surprise Jacksonville Stop
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago diverted to Jacksonville International Airport on April 16 after a reported mechanical issue; no injuries were reported.
Sherman Showdown: Milwaukee Bike Lane Plan Puts Block Parking on the Chopping Block
A proposed rebuild of North Sherman Boulevard would add protected bike lanes but remove blocks of on‑street parking, prompting concern from businesses and residents. City and community leaders are now weighing tradeoffs and timelines.
Dam Drama On The Mon As Elrama Water Plant Gets $8 Million Overhaul
Pennsylvania American Water completed an $8 million upgrade at its Elrama treatment plant after a nearby dam removal lowered river levels. The work adds new chemical‑handling safeguards to keep water flowing to Mon Valley customers.











