TRANSPORTATION

The airplane manufacturer was accused of fraud for misleading federal regulators about the safety of its jets, but stayed out of court by making a deal with prosecutors. Victims’ families say they were cut out of the process.

An outage involving the FAA's computer system caused the agency to ground hundreds of flights temporarily. The delays affected travelers all over the country, including those in San Antonio.

On Wednesday, another 2,500 Southwest Airlines flights were cancelled and now a lot of travelers are asking, where is my luggage?

Southwest Airlines has canceled more flights than any other airline during the holidays, prompting federal investigators to ask why.

Fatal crashes in rural areas accounted for 51% of Texas’ 4,489 traffic fatalities in 2021, even though only about 10% of the state’s population lives in a rural area, according to data from the state’s department of transportation.

VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will operate on an altered schedule for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

School leaders are offering more money and paid training for potential bus drivers. Some routes still go unserved.

With lingering skepticism about Texas Central’s ability to build a high-speed rail line, landowners along the route want the company to be more forthcoming about the project’s status.

VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrated the grand opening of its new VIAtrans Operations Center on Thursday.

The $408 million approved Tuesday by the Federal Highway Administration will help build a network of charging facilities every 50-70 miles along certain major Texas highways.

At the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival, Buttigieg said the efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in sending migrants to Democrat-led cities are “hurting people in order to get attention.”

If railroad companies and workers can’t resolve their dispute by Thursday night, the country could see its first railroad strike in 30 years.

TXDOT is calling on drivers to practice safety behind the wheel after a crash left a HERO operator badly hurt

Texas Central has made little visible progress financing the high-speed rail project and acquiring property for the route in recent years. The company maintains that the bullet train is still being developed but declined to provide details about the path forward.

Students in the Automotive Program at Northeast ISD’s Transportation Technology Academy are learning about the latest in the auto industry.

A team of engineers at the Southwest Research Institute hope their latest invention can help solve some of San Antonio’s infrastructure and mobility challenges.

Radar Feedback Signs have been installed near Johnson High School to help curb speeding.

VIA Metropolitan Transit helps thousands of people around Bexar County get from point A to point B.

As the number of deadly crashes continues to climb, TxDOT officials hope a new campaign will save lives.

The fireworks are still a few days away, but travel for the July Fourth weekend is off to a booming start.

A federal agency estimates that about 75 trucks are reported nationally each year with copied or stolen state and federal ID numbers, which industry experts say is likely a significant undercount.

VIA’s ART system would utilize dedicated lanes to connect the city’s major employment and residential center.

Daniel Alexander was enslaved when he founded a farm before the Civil War. 175 years later, his family is fighting to keep it intact as Texas plans to expand U.S. Highway 183.

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.

The I-35 Northeast Expansion Project will soon break ground. TxDOT officials say it will improve mobility and increase safety in the area.

She will cover the Panhandle and South Plains through Report for America. She previously reported for Texas Tech Public Media.

Texas is a great state, but there’s a lot of work to do, and it starts with the public — and what Texans really want. The political class isn’t going to do this on its own.

Texas political leaders usually settle for caution. The big stuff is risky, but it’s also possible — and even inspiring — to see leaders ignoring the small stuff and aiming higher.

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Capital Metro are both assessing how an April 18 decision by a federal judge to strike down the mask mandate for public transportation will affect their operations.

The delays caused by the state’s inspections are the latest blow to farmers and produce businesses in the Rio Grande Valley recovering from the pandemic and losses from last year’s winter storm.

Abbott’s new policy has resulted in hourslong delays and protester blockades at border crossings. The state’s agriculture commissioner criticized the measure as an “economy killing action.”

Whether you’re using your cellphone, eating or talking to a passenger, distracted driving now kills more people than drunk driving.

Commercial traffic at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge stopped Monday and a similar protest affected traffic into and out of El Paso. The blockades could impact the flow of produce to restaurants and grocery stores.

Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) is essentially large buses, typically running in designated lanes. With a new bus arriving every 10 to 15 minutes, and riders paying before they get on, VIA officials say it offers the benefits of a rail line at a lower cost.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority announced Wednesday that its board of directors have chosen Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to move forward on collaborations for a high capacity transportation project connecting the airport with downtown San Antonio.

After two years of isolation, people are ready to pack their bags for a much-needed vay-cay.

Thinking about ditching your car for a more affordable option? You’re not alone. More are considering e-bikes to commute to work or run errands.

It’s no secret that public transportation still has a hard road ahead as it tries to recover riders lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watson was mayor of the city from 1997 to 2001 and is focused on tackling the rising cost of living, homelessness, public safety and transportation.

A proposed Advanced Rapid Transit system aims to make trips fast and easy for commuters.

On Thursday, a unanimous city council vote changed the name again, this time now to be called, Historic Old US Highway 90.

The main lanes of Interstate 10 near Boerne are expected to close this weekend due to a bridge demolition.

Authorities across the state have expressed frustration with the agency as hundreds of thousands of fake tags are illegally sold and used in a wide range of offenses.

The cycling community in San Antonio is outraged by the Texas Transportation Commission’s decision to nix San Antonio plans that would have added protected bike lanes to Broadway Avenue.

The members of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees TxDOT, voted Thursday to stop a long-planned hand-off of a 2.2 mile section of State Loop 368 between Burr Road and I-35, which overlaps with Broadway Avenue.

City officials have been caught off guard by the state's imminent move to halt the transfer of a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway Avenue, which would also halt their plans for its redesign.

The Texas Department of Transportation is gearing up for freezing temperatures. Crews are set to start road preparation later Wednesday morning.

Texas will receive a half billion dollars to help pay for bridge improvements and repairs, money coming from the federal infrastructure law.

If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.

With colder weather expected this weekend, you might be tempted to warm up your car before getting in and taking off. But that could make your vehicle a target for thieves.

Transportation is a vital portion of the massive infrastructure bill passed by Congress last week.

Limited transportation has long been a hurdle to employment, hindering growth at some companies and preventing people who need work from accessing available jobs. As the rise of e-commerce spurs job growth in industrial areas that are often not close to public transportation, employers hope addressing transit needs attracts a wider pool of candidates and helps workers arrive on time.

SAN ANTONIO San Antonios transit system will extend its free rides until May 31 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fares for VIA bus, VIAtrans and VIA Link service have been suspended since March 21 in order to reduce crowding. Fare collection will begin again on June 1, according to a news release. The health and safety measures instituted by VIA amid the pandemic will remain in place: