Public Transport Access: In the Philippines, SM is improving commuter links at major hubs, including a covered pedestrian bridge and busway concourse connections at SM Megamall EDSA, aiming to cut long, weather-exposed walks to MRT and bus services. Road Safety Funding: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and ODOT announced $21M for bicycle and pedestrian projects, plus $8.8M more for Safe Routes to School upgrades like sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming. Rail Safety Scrutiny: Japan is pushing for tighter railway accident prevention after workers were killed when a train entered a station while they sprayed weed killers, with investigators focusing on lookout communication and rule compliance. Infrastructure Projects: Oregon’s ODOT plans a $25.5M Delta Highway bridge and interchange safety upgrade (construction 2027-2029). Transit Expansion: Scotland is set to boost bus reliability with a £55M Bus Infrastructure Fund, while Wales’ TaithCymru launches a new Bangor-to-Carmarthen coach service in October. Shipping & Energy Risk: Iran and Oman discussed a temporary seven-mile-wide Hormuz transit corridor but Iran says the strait stays closed unless the US ends its war-related commitments. Regional Disruption: Kenya’s NaMATA topped a national performance ranking, while Typhoon Narra prompted evacuations and suspended ferry and train services in China’s Hainan and Guangdong. Major Crime at Airports: Police seized R200m worth of cocaine at OR Tambo, with investigations ongoing. Highway Hardship: Nigeria’s Benin–Asaba corridor remains in crisis as the federal government reviews concessioned roads and demands faster remedial work.