http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:44 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/bicyclists-commute-to-work-for-national/stories/20260515084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/bicyclists-commute-to-work-for-national/stories/20260515084#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 16:07:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/bicyclists-commute-to-work-for-national/stories/20260515084 Commuters and local officials hit the bike lanes and trails on Friday, cycling to work to raise awareness for a transportation method that is growing in Toledo and the region. Dan Marsalek, a project manager of Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks, stands with his bicycle outside of University Hall while taking a break on his way to work in Sylvania on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Kirk Bernhard and Amanda Holman, who both work in Sylvania, talk during a break in their bike ride to work outside of University Hall on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Dan Marsalek, a project manager of Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks, holds up a biking t-shirt outside of University Hall on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Dan Marsalek and Kirk Bernhard bike past University Hall on their trip to their workplaces in Sylvania on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Dan Marsalek and Amanda Holman ride their bikes outside of University Hall on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Bicyclists are reflected in Kirk Bernhard’s sunglasses outside of University Hall on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. From left, Andrew Sankowski, Sandy Spang, Kirk Bernhard, and Amanda Holman, talk outside of University Hall during a break on a bike ride to their workplaces in Sylvania on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. Andrew Sankowski bikes across Bancroft Street on his way to downtown outside of University Hall on National Bike to Work Day in Toledo on May 15. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/special-events-prompt-sunday-street-closings-downtown/stories/20260515085 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/special-events-prompt-sunday-street-closings-downtown/stories/20260515085#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 14:21:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/15/special-events-prompt-sunday-street-closings-downtown/stories/20260515085 Several streets in and near downtown Toledo will be closed Sunday for special events, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/odot-cancels-weekend-i-475-work-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260514126 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/odot-cancels-weekend-i-475-work-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260514126#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 21:25:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/odot-cancels-weekend-i-475-work-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260514126 The second week of repairs requiring weekend-long closings of southbound I-475/U.S. 23 at U.S. 24 in Maumee has been postponed because of expected wet weather. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/building-demolition-weekend-events-force-road-closures/stories/20260514124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/building-demolition-weekend-events-force-road-closures/stories/20260514124#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 18:57:50 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/14/building-demolition-weekend-events-force-road-closures/stories/20260514124 Events and projects are closing several Toledo streets, with one already closed Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 17:11:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/13/tarta-adds-more-days-to-muddy-shuttle-service-schedule/stories/20260512084 TARTA has added four more games to its Muddy Shuttle to help get fans to Fifth Third Field to cheer on the Toledo Mud Hens. The TARTA Muddy Shuttle drops fans at Fifth Third Field. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/safe-boater-courses-offered-monroe/stories/20260512086 MONROE — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has announced safe-boater classes for 2026. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Monroe, Mich., on March 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 20:28:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/12/3-northwest-ohio-airports-receive-grant/stories/20260512096 Three northwest Ohio airports have received more than $1 million to improve and repair critical infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/road-warrior-drivers-encounter-changed-merge-i-475-ramp/stories/20260510073 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/road-warrior-drivers-encounter-changed-merge-i-475-ramp/stories/20260510073#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 17:18:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/road-warrior-drivers-encounter-changed-merge-i-475-ramp/stories/20260510073 Rain generally held off and the Ohio Department of Transportation and contractor Gerken Paving went ahead with the first weekend-long shutdown for pavement repair and resurfacing on I-475/U.S. 23. An aerial view of closures as work is being done on I-475 South in Perrysburg on May 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/two-streets-to-close-monday-for-roadway-work/stories/20260510065 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/two-streets-to-close-monday-for-roadway-work/stories/20260510065#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 14:22:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/10/two-streets-to-close-monday-for-roadway-work/stories/20260510065 Road work will close one Toledo street for two days and another for two months, both starting Monday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 10:57:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/09/public-shaming-criminal-charges-turnpike-arsenal-tackle-toll-evasion/stories/20260504100 The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is going after scofflaws taking advantage of the open-road tolling system it introduced in 2024, and that includes bringing criminal charges against certain alleged offenders. Trucks use the E-ZPass lanes on the mainline of the Ohio Turnpike toll plaza May 6 in Swanton. The Ohio Turnpike last month released a list of 315 “rogue trucking companies” and independent owners it said each owed $5,000 or more in unpaid tolls. Trucks use the E-ZPass lanes on the mainline of the Ohio Turnpike toll plaza May 6 in Swanton. Emergency personnel respond to one of several crashes on the Ohio Turnpike in Swanton Township on Aug. 15, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/08/two-residential-streets-closed-for-separate-projects/stories/20260508090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/08/two-residential-streets-closed-for-separate-projects/stories/20260508090#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 14:09:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/08/two-residential-streets-closed-for-separate-projects/stories/20260508090 Separate projects that closed two Toledo streets Friday morning will continue for varying periods, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/07/railroad-work-to-close-manhattan-boulevard/stories/20260507084 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/07/railroad-work-to-close-manhattan-boulevard/stories/20260507084#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 12:06:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/07/railroad-work-to-close-manhattan-boulevard/stories/20260507084 Railroad crossing repairs will close Manhattan Boulevard east of New York Avenue for one week, starting Thursday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/series-i-475-closings-tap/stories/20260505101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/series-i-475-closings-tap/stories/20260505101#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 19:29:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/series-i-475-closings-tap/stories/20260505101 With upcoming weekend repair work shutting down southbound I-475 south of U.S. 24, officials in Maumee and Perrysburg said they expect some diverting traffic but are not planning any special efforts to manage it. Traffic on I-475/U.S. 23 crosses the Maumee River. With upcoming weekend repair work shutting down southbound I-475 south of U.S. 24, officials in Maumee and Perrysburg said they expect some diverting traffic but are not planning any special efforts to manage it. With upcoming weekend repair work shutting down southbound I-475 south of U.S. 24, officials in Maumee and Perrysburg said they expect some diverting traffic but are not planning any special efforts to manage it. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/tarta-will-put-potential-drivers-behind-the-wheel-at-recruitment-event/stories/20260506092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/tarta-will-put-potential-drivers-behind-the-wheel-at-recruitment-event/stories/20260506092#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 18:02:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/tarta-will-put-potential-drivers-behind-the-wheel-at-recruitment-event/stories/20260506092 The most popular and effective recruitment tool the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority has is on the horizon. Radio personality Eric Chase takes a deep breath after driving a TARTA bus during an interactive Drive the Bus event on May 6 in Toledo. Matt Killam, chief external relations officer for Metroparks Toledo, exits a TARTA bus during an interactive Drive the Bus event in May 6 in Toledo. Radio personality Eric Chase drives a TARTA bus during an interactive Drive the Bus event in May 6 in Toledo. Matt Killam, chief external relations officer for Metroparks Toledo, cheers on radio personality Eric Chase as he drives a TARTA bus during an interactive Drive the Bus event in May 6 in Toledo. From left, TARTA senior manager Steve Wise gives radio personality Eric Chase directions during an interactive Drive the Bus event in May 6 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/streets-near-arena-to-close-for-concert-graduation/stories/20260506089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/streets-near-arena-to-close-for-concert-graduation/stories/20260506089#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/06/streets-near-arena-to-close-for-concert-graduation/stories/20260506089 Events at the Huntington Center will close nearby streets Thursday and Friday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. Huntington Center. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/lighting-work-to-briefly-close-anthony-wayne-bridge/stories/20260505100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/lighting-work-to-briefly-close-anthony-wayne-bridge/stories/20260505100#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 19:49:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/lighting-work-to-briefly-close-anthony-wayne-bridge/stories/20260505100 Lighting maintenance will close the Anthony Wayne Bridge’s westbound lanes for about six hours Wednesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. The Anthony Wayne Bridge. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/closure-of-north-toledo-road-extended/stories/20260505090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/closure-of-north-toledo-road-extended/stories/20260505090#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/05/closure-of-north-toledo-road-extended/stories/20260505090 The closure of Matzinger Road in North Toledo for railroad crossing repair work has been extended. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/king-bridge-to-be-closed-for-6-hours-tuesday/stories/20260504093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/king-bridge-to-be-closed-for-6-hours-tuesday/stories/20260504093#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 18:22:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/king-bridge-to-be-closed-for-6-hours-tuesday/stories/20260504093 Replacement of navigation lights will close the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge for about six hours Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/morning-game-at-fifth-third-field-to-close-street/stories/20260504090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/morning-game-at-fifth-third-field-to-close-street/stories/20260504090#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/04/morning-game-at-fifth-third-field-to-close-street/stories/20260504090 The first of several School Education Day games for the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field will close two blocks of Washington Street on Wednesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. School buses fill the street as students cross Huron and Washington for a morning Mud Hens game in May 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/03/bridges-rossford-middleton-township-close-replacement/stories/20260501112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/03/bridges-rossford-middleton-township-close-replacement/stories/20260501112#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 16:40:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/05/03/bridges-rossford-middleton-township-close-replacement/stories/20260501112 A bridge replacement project will block Wood County’s River Road just south of downtown Rossford for about 3½ months starting Monday. Preparations were under way April 30 for replacement of a bridge on River Road (State Rt. 65) just south of downtown Rossford, as seen in an aerial view looking north. The roadway is scheduled to close Monday for about 105 days Preparations were under way April 30 for replacement of a bridge on River Road (State Rt. 65) just south of downtown Rossford, as seen in an aerial view looking north. The roadway is scheduled to close Monday for about 105 days