San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commissionMembership appointments for a newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission made up of transportation advocates and practitioners from across the spectrum was approved by San Antonio City Council this week.
When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Read full article: When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekendHeading out for Thanksgiving? The Texas Department of Transportation’s travel forecasts show when and where traffic is expected to be heaviest across key corridors in the San Antonio area.
Waymo self-driving cars will soon go fully autonomous in San Antonio, company says
Read full article: Waymo self-driving cars will soon go fully autonomous in San Antonio, company saysWaymo vehicles will soon operate fully autonomously in San Antonio and other cities in the United States, according to a statement from a tech company.
San Antonio targets pedestrian safety on high-risk roads with planned $1.2M campaign
Read full article: San Antonio targets pedestrian safety on high-risk roads with planned $1.2M campaignSan Antonio’s Transportation Department has launched a public safety campaign focused on pedestrian safety along three “high-injury” corridors amid rising local traffic deaths.
Transguide: 18-wheeler crash closes part of westbound I-10 in far east Bexar County, prompting several-hour closure
Read full article: Transguide: 18-wheeler crash closes part of westbound I-10 in far east Bexar County, prompting several-hour closureAn 18-wheeler rollover on westbound I-10 in far east Bexar County has closed part of the highway, prompting a several-hour highway closure, according to Transguide.
‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deaths
Read full article: ‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deathsEvery day for the past 25 years, at least one person — a mother, father, son or daughter — has died in a traffic crash in Texas.
San Antonio LGBTQ+ advisory board opposes Abbott’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks
Read full article: San Antonio LGBTQ+ advisory board opposes Abbott’s order to remove rainbow crosswalksThe City of San Antonio is planning on filing an exception to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, and the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board will be submitting a resolution to the mayor and city council to “reaffirm their support.”
Fight over the rainbow crosswalk: City leaders, community react to Gov. Abbott’s request to remove it
Read full article: Fight over the rainbow crosswalk: City leaders, community react to Gov. Abbott’s request to remove itGov. Greg Abbott wants “political ideologies” removed from Texas streets. There are concerns about whether the rainbow crosswalks in a historic area of San Antonio, north of downtown, might be removed.
Gov. Abbott directs TxDOT to enforce removal of ‘all political ideologies’ from Texas streets
Read full article: Gov. Abbott directs TxDOT to enforce removal of ‘all political ideologies’ from Texas streetsGov. Greg Abbott is calling on the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce the removal of “any and all political ideologies” from Texas streets, warning that cities who do not comply will “face consequences.”
Johnson High School students drive campaign against distracted drivers
Read full article: Johnson High School students drive campaign against distracted driversWhat started in 2012 as a high school driving safety club has evolved into a state-level campaign, as Johnson High School students continue to raise awareness and take their fight against distracted driving to the Texas State Capitol.
Mother drives efforts to prevent distracted driving amid reports of school zone violations
Read full article: Mother drives efforts to prevent distracted driving amid reports of school zone violationsNearly 460 school zone violations last school year have sparked concerns along a busy stretch of road on San Antonio’s far north side, where local advocates are pushing for stricter distracted driving laws.
Driving instructor warns of cell phone use as traffic-related accidents in San Antonio surge
Read full article: Driving instructor warns of cell phone use as traffic-related accidents in San Antonio surgeLocal numbers underscore the risk. The San Antonio Police Department reported 6,831 traffic-related calls in just the last seven days, as of Oct. 5, 2025.
US traffic deaths drop 8% in first six months of 2025, NHTSA report says
Read full article: US traffic deaths drop 8% in first six months of 2025, NHTSA report saysEarly estimates released this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show traffic deaths are down more than 8% during the first half of the year.
Alamo Area MPO report envisions more walkable, bikeable Beacon Hill, Alta Vista neighborhoods
Read full article: Alamo Area MPO report envisions more walkable, bikeable Beacon Hill, Alta Vista neighborhoodsA new report from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) envisions a more walkable Beacon Hill and Alta Vista, two neighborhoods on San Antonio’s North Side, central to the city’s larger transportation conversation.
SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meeting
Read full article: SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meetingSan Antonio’s Transportation Department is beginning the process of developing a design guide for the city’s Complete Streets policy, and they want to hear from you.
Failing grade: Here are the 12 San Antonio school zones with the most traffic violations
Read full article: Failing grade: Here are the 12 San Antonio school zones with the most traffic violationsSan Antonio police handed out nearly 7,000 school zone traffic violations during the 2024-25 school year, according to data obtained by KSAT-12.
AAA Texas advises early travel and safety tips as millions prepare for July 4 road trips
Read full article: AAA Texas advises early travel and safety tips as millions prepare for July 4 road tripsThe American Automobile Association (AAA) of Texas estimates that 4.9 million of the 5.7 million Texans traveling more than 50 miles for the holiday will be driving out of town.
WATCH: KSAT captures videos of high water, stalled vehicles and flooded roads after severe storms
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT captures videos of high water, stalled vehicles and flooded roads after severe stormsSevere storms moved through San Antonio early Thursday morning, prompting flooded roads, rescues and stalled vehicles. At least four people have died due to the flooding.
TxDOT seeks public input on downtown highway construction feasibility study
Read full article: TxDOT seeks public input on downtown highway construction feasibility studyFrom now until June 25, TxDOT will conduct a feasibility study and hold a virtual open house at 5 p.m. each day to discuss the safety, mobility and connectivity of San Antonio.
Crashes in Southeast Side neighborhood still prevalent as city plans to install speed bumps
Read full article: Crashes in Southeast Side neighborhood still prevalent as city plans to install speed bumpsKSAT first reported on the constant crashes in a Southeast side neighborhood back in February when neighbors were trying to get the city’s attention with no luck. Public Works did respond to KSAT and is now installing speed bumps.
San Antonio cyclists planning Ride of Silence this week to honor fallen riders
Read full article: San Antonio cyclists planning Ride of Silence this week to honor fallen ridersBicyclists in San Antonio and across the globe will participate in the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, a commemorative procession honoring cyclists killed or injured on public roads.
New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation group
Read full article: New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation groupThe City of New Braunfels was among several new cities added to the registry for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), which supports the building of sustainable transportation systems.
Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysLoop 1604 North Expansion Project work continues, and closures on Highway 281 are planned for this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
TxDOT prepara carreteras ante la lluvia y el frío: lo que los conductores deben saber
Read full article: TxDOT prepara carreteras ante la lluvia y el frío: lo que los conductores deben saberLos camiones del Departamento de Transporte de Texas han estado recorriendo las calles en preparación para el clima invernal de esta semana.
TxDOT prepping roadways ahead of rain and cold. Here’s what drivers need to know
Read full article: TxDOT prepping roadways ahead of rain and cold. Here’s what drivers need to knowThe Texas Department of Transportation is hitting the streets to ensure drivers are safe during their cold weather commutes.
Bexar County hires engineering firm to identify most dangerous roads
Read full article: Bexar County hires engineering firm to identify most dangerous roadsBexar County Commissioners voted to approve a contract with WSP USA Inc. to take a look at the TxDOT data and other sources of information to identify the most dangerous and deadly roads in unincorporated parts of the county.
How should you handle aggressive drivers in San Antonio? Here are a driving instructor’s tips.
Read full article: How should you handle aggressive drivers in San Antonio? Here are a driving instructor’s tips.Whether you encounter an angry driver or full-blown road rage, Marc Alonso said the best thing you can do is stay alert.
Highway 181 in Karnes County open in both directions after 18-wheeler crash is cleared
Read full article: Highway 181 in Karnes County open in both directions after 18-wheeler crash is clearedThe Karnes County Sheriff’s Office said in an updated Facebook post that the highway was back to normal after an 18-wheeler carrying jet fuel rolled over, prompting the closures.
Ramp closures as part of Loop 1604 expansion project begin on NW Side, TxDOT says
Read full article: Ramp closures as part of Loop 1604 expansion project begin on NW Side, TxDOT saysConstruction began at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Weather permitting, TxDOT said the closures will last until late 2024.
San Antonio’s Pothole Patrol on a ‘blitz’ to smooth out city’s bumpy roads
Read full article: San Antonio’s Pothole Patrol on a ‘blitz’ to smooth out city’s bumpy roadsA special city team, known as the Pothole Patrol, is on a mission to fill as many potholes as possible in April. Their goal also is to encourage community members to get involved by reporting any potholes they see.
Transportation department addresses bike network plan updates, future implementation strategies
Read full article: Transportation department addresses bike network plan updates, future implementation strategiesIn a Tuesday briefing to the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the team behind updating the Bike Network Plan provided updates and expectations for the third phase of their project.
Loop 1604 Expansion: Major construction set to begin between Highway 281 and Redland Road
Read full article: Loop 1604 Expansion: Major construction set to begin between Highway 281 and Redland RoadThe $218 million segment will expand four miles of the highway between 281 and Redland Road. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
San Antonio River Authority, WAZE partnership brings real-time, low-water crossing data to drivers
Read full article: San Antonio River Authority, WAZE partnership brings real-time, low-water crossing data to driversThe San Antonio River Authority (SARA) this week announced a strategic partnership with WAZE, a crowd-sourced navigation app, to provide real-time information on low-water crossings to drivers.
Bexar County using unique asphalt to patch up pothole problems on roads
Read full article: Bexar County using unique asphalt to patch up pothole problems on roadsLocal drivers see pothole issues on our streets every day, and now Bexar County is working on a way for an easier and safer fix on our roads.
Additional repairs to Culebra Road sinkhole needed; 1 eastbound lane to reopen Wednesday
Read full article: Additional repairs to Culebra Road sinkhole needed; 1 eastbound lane to reopen WednesdayThe failed section of an old storm drain pipe that caused a large sinkhole on the city’s West Side has been replaced, city officials said Wednesday.
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This Texas interstate was named the deadliest road in the U.S., study finds
Read full article: This Texas interstate was named the deadliest road in the U.S., study findsWith some Texas roads seeing an increase in traffic fatalities this year, a new study says the state is also home to the deadliest road in the nation.
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TxDOT: All interchanges, roadways closed during winter storm in San Antonio are now open
Read full article: TxDOT: All interchanges, roadways closed during winter storm in San Antonio are now openSAQ: Merging onto highway can be source of frustration for San Antonio driversSAN ANTONIO – Good news for San Antonio drivers — all interchanges and roadways that were closed earlier this week due to the winter weather have now reopened! Since the winter storm, temperatures have risen in San Antonio and the remnants of the wintry conditions have started to melt away. UPDATE: All interchanges and roadways previously closed due to the winter storm are NOW OPEN! https://t.co/M7NUple7gG — TxDOT San Antonio (@TxDOTSanAntonio) February 20, 2021The roads and interchanges listed below were the remaining roads TxDOT reopened on Saturday:US 281 & Loop 1604US 281 & I-410I-10 & I-410US 90 & Loop 1604I-35 & I-10 Upper LevelsUS 90 & I-410SH 151 & I-410SH 151 & Loop 1604I-410 & SH 16Wurzbach PkwyFor more on the latest road conditions and closures, click here. RELATED: TxDOT: Highways remain closed in San Antonio as crews prepare roads for freezing rain on Tuesday night
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TxDOT’s ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart.’ program urges drivers to be alert, exercise caution
Read full article: TxDOT’s ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart.’ program urges drivers to be alert, exercise cautionDrive Smart” campaign is currently underway and is urging motorists to be alert and exercise caution when traveling around large trucks on Texas roadways. Every day, thousands of large trucks and tractor-trailers travel busy Texas highways, weighing 20 times more than an average car. A good rule of thumb for motorists to remember is that if they can’t see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirror, that truck driver can’t see them or their vehicle either. Drive Smart” is part of the End the Streak Texas program. TxDOT is asking all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.