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NYC MTA Fare Increase Takes Effect at $3
The MTA in New York City has increased fares to $3 for buses and subways, with additional fare hikes for express buses and commuter rails, coinciding with the transition from MetroCard to OMNY payment system and the removal of unlimited MetroCard passes.
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Northbound 101 Freeway in Ventura County Closed After Semi-Truck Overturns
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Freeway Closures and Traffic Chaos During Marines' Live Ammunition Event at Camp Pendleton
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SWAT Standoff Shuts Down 91 Freeway in Anaheim
A police chase on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim ended in a standoff and the suspect's suicide, causing a complete closure of the freeway in both directions for several hours. The incident, which began in Corona, resulted in significant traffic disruptions and nearby school lockdowns. The freeway has since been reopened.
Truck Accident Forces Extended Closure of I-95 Northbound in Philadelphia
A truck hitting an overhead Conrail bridge in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section has led to the closure of a portion of Interstate 95 northbound for several days, causing significant traffic disruptions and impacting rail service. Drivers are advised to avoid the closure areas and expect significant backups on I-95, with detours in place for affected ramps. Additionally, Atlantic City Rail Line service has been suspended between Philadelphia's 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Fatal Accident Shuts Down Westbound 91 Freeway in Yorba Linda
Several lanes of the westbound 91 Freeway in Yorba Linda were closed for hours after a person was struck and killed in a traffic accident at Gypsum Canyon Road. The incident caused significant traffic delays, with all lanes except for the FasTrak lanes being shut down, but they were reopened by 7:20 a.m.
"Interstate 676 Westbound Partially Shut Down by Public Demonstration in Center City, Philadelphia"
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"Multiple Crashes Close I-93 in New Hampshire Amid Severe Weather"
Interstate 93 south in Thornton, New Hampshire, has reopened after being closed at Exit 29 due to multiple crashes, including one involving a down streetlight across the travel lane. The road reopened at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, with no reported injuries. Authorities advise staying calm and calling 911 in case of outages or encountering trees and wires down due to the weather.
M25 Roadworks Progress as Scheduled
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New York lawmakers have launched a multi-agency task force to crack down on "ghost cars" with fake or altered license plates that evade tolls and traffic violations. The task force aims to identify and remove these untraceable vehicles, which are often unregistered, uninsured, or stolen. In a recent operation, 73 cars were impounded, 282 summonses were issued, and eight individuals were arrested. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the urgency of this crackdown as congestion pricing approaches, and they are calling for additional legislative protections to swiftly remove elusive vehicles from the roads.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Canoga Park Linked to Suspected Street Racing
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