Pittsburgh Water Adds $32M for Lead Line Replacements
Pittsburgh Water announced roughly $32M to expand lead service line replacements in four neighborhoods as the utility nears its 2027 removal goal. Residents will get advance notices before crews arrive.
LA Metro Approves $9.7B FY27 Budget Emphasizing Safety
LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.
LA Metro’s New Ride App Ditches Tap Cards As World Cup Rush Nears
LA Metro’s new official app brings trip planning, live arrivals and contactless fare payments to phones and watches, timed to ease travel during the World Cup. Riders can pay with cards, wallets or smartwatches as an alternative to TAP.
Sleepy Hollister Airfield Becomes Ground Zero for California’s Flying Taxi Future
Hollister’s small airport and nearby industrial lots have attracted Joby, Wisk and flying‑car startups, turning lettuce fields into a new advanced‑airmobility test cluster. Public grants and private buys have accelerated the shift.
Hyde Park Scores 20-Minute Metra Electric Trains In Midday Shakeup
Metra will launch a new Electric Line schedule on June 15, adding midday trains and turning several South Side flag stops into regular stops. The change aims to give Hyde Park and nearby neighborhoods more consistent service.












