Placer County’s Board approved a $61.6M construction contract for Phase I of the Placer Parkway, with work set to begin this summer and funding from local development fees and partners.

West Sacramento leaders on Tuesday unveiled a new pump station and marked the completion of a stretch of levee work meant to reduce flood risk for the low‑lying city. The facility is one piece of a broader, multi‑agency levee program.

Houston recorded 300 traffic deaths in 2025 — a dip from 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels, with pedestrians making up a large share of victims. Officials are pairing enforcement with redesigns.

Met Council member Deb Barber is expected to take over Saint Paul Public Works, replacing Sean Kershaw. The move reshuffles senior city infrastructure leadership.

St. Charles approved multi‑year utility increases on April 6 to pay for lead‑line replacements and aging mains; a typical combined bill could rise to about $298 by 2029.

DPS says diesel costs jumped 44%, straining its bus budget and accelerating talk of electric buses that carry steep upfront costs.

Two public meetings this week will explain proposed route, schedule and station changes tied to the LinkUS BRT program.

Mayor Mamdani has set up an Office of Curb Management at DOT to organize NYC’s curb lanes — from loading zones and Smart Curbs pilots to containerized trash tests.

A major contractor is building a 180‑mile 345‑kV line, installing under‑bridge gas mains and taking on river‑island work as Minnesota upgrades its grid and waterways.

Delta will raise checked‑bag fees by $10–$50 as jet‑fuel costs surge. SkyMiles elites and premium cabins keep free allowances, but economy travelers face higher check‑in costs.

Former Circulator employees say proceeds from the sale of the system’s buses haven’t reached them and have filed suit to force payment under council rules. The case is now pending in D.C. courts.

The century‑old Stevenson "Graffiti Bridge" west of Davis will close in May for an $8.3M rehabilitation to shore up foundations, seismic safety and concrete. Counties say local access will be maintained during the work.

A Midtown drainage and repaving project on Austin Street is behind schedule and roughly $1.6 million over its original budget, with the protected bike lane pared back to paint-only.