Chicago airports expect a record-breaking 2 million travelers for Thanksgiving, with O'Hare handling most. The travel surge reflects industry recovery, and passengers face long waits amidst weather-related challenges.

Mayor Eric Adams announced two Project Labor Agreements with the Building & Construction Trades Council to enhance labor practices in NYC capital projects, focusing on fair wages, safety, and community hiring for $7B worth of projects.

The Damen Green Line station reconnects the Near West Side with a glass‑fronted station, barged steel bridge and a public mosaic. Designers leaned on mass timber and natural ventilation to make the stop a civic anchor for nearby development.

The MBTA and Keolis have completed a 28-mile rail replacement for the Fairmount Line, paving the way for battery-electric trains and improved service starting December 1, 2025.

MDOT prepares for increased Thanksgiving rail travel, offering travel tips and interviews at Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, anticipating passenger numbers similar to last year's 17,000 in Michigan and 1.1 million nationwide.

DC's CityCenter Holiday Tree Lighting brings festive tunes but also traffic and parking issues. Street closures and parking restrictions will be enforced on November 29 from 2-9 pm.

Portland's SmartPark program offers year-end parking discounts to attract holiday shoppers downtown and support local businesses, including free parking on Small Business Saturday and weekends in December.

Nevada and California Highway Patrols are combining efforts to increase road safety on I-15 during the Thanksgiving weekend, focusing on preventing speeding, reckless, and impaired driving.

Blaine, Minnesota introduces new crosstown bus Route 725, aiming to improve public transit by connecting Blaine with surrounding cities daily from 6AM to 10PM.

Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of NY and NJ, will retire in January 2026. He led significant infrastructure projects, including the $8 billion LaGuardia rebuild.

The Brunswick Ohio Police reported on their Facebook page about addressing speeding concerns on Chelsea Drive through surveillance and increased patrols, sharing data insights from the investigation publicly.

The MTA has opened a new railcar testing facility in Brooklyn to enhance the deployment of new subway cars, including the technologically advanced R211 and R268 models.

Sacramento International Airport anticipates a very busy Thanksgiving period, with expected passenger numbers exceeding last year's. Extra seating will be available, and travelers are advised to arrive early and check parking availability online.