Swan Island Cut Down To Size As Grosse Ile Bridge Slapped With 3-Ton Cap
A June 23 inspection prompted Wayne County to post an immediate three-ton weight limit on the Swan Drive Bridge, cutting pre-existing allowances dramatically. Officials plan a township meeting and say they’re exploring repair options.
Indy Airport’s $8.5 Million Rental Car Shakeup Poised To Clear Crowded Lots
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is set to build a roughly $8.5M Ready Return rental‑car lot at IND, adding about 1,900 spaces and freeing up guest parking. The work is financed with revenue bonds and expected to finish by May 2027.
Ogden To Nearly Drain Pineview Reservoir In $100 Million Leak Fix
Ogden City says it will largely drain Pineview Reservoir this fall so crews can install a new 36‑inch pipeline — a roughly $100M, multi‑year replacement to stop leaks and shore up supplies.
Pico Boulevard Turn Proves Deadly For Santa Monica Pedestrian
A pedestrian died after being struck at Pico Boulevard and Stewart Avenue on Oct. 13, 2020; Santa Monica police say the driver cooperated and investigators are seeking witnesses.
FDNY Brass Slams Bronx Harlem River Greenway Over One-Way Block
Top FDNY officials have publicly opposed a DOT redesign on Sedgwick Avenue that would create a protected stretch of the Harlem River Greenway, saying it could slow engines and complicate responses. The dispute ramps up after an April FDNY letter and June community‑board testimony.
NHTSA Proposes Dropping Brake Pedal Requirement for AVs
NHTSA has proposed removing the brake pedal requirement for vehicles built to be operated only by self‑driving systems. The change could speed purpose‑built robotaxis while drawing criticism from safety groups.
E‑Bike Crash Victims Poised To Drag City Hall Into Court
A group of New Yorkers injured in e‑bike crashes says it will sue the city, saying a March policy that ended criminal enforcement made streets less safe. The planned action — described on local TV as involving “thousands” of victims — puts Mayor Mamdani’s enforcement shift at center stage.












