Driverless cars have a long way to go, transportation experts says

In a video, a Cruise car in West Campus is seen making a left turn, but it doesn’t go into the left lane, it turns into the right and into the bike lane.

VIDEO: Self-driving car caught on camera in Austin bike lane

An Austin cyclist is concerned about driverless cars not driving properly after he captured one on video driving in the bike lane in the West Campus area.

TxDOT announces 'giant' expansion project of I-35 to reduce congestion

TxDOT released its preferred build on what the project plans for its expansion of I-35, specifically, the part from US 290 E to State Highway 71.

Speed limit reductions on FM 150, FM 2270 approved in Kyle

The speed limits will be lowered along sections of FM 150 and FM 2770 in Kyle following the results of a TxDOT study.

Person extricated from vehicle after crashing into tree in SW Austin

An adult is in the hospital with potentially serious injuries after crashing their vehicle into a tree in Southwest Austin, says ATCEMS.

Austin toll road rates increase on Jan. 1

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority implemented the toll hikes on Jan. 1.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 critically injured in Webberville

Medics performed CPR on one adult who was then transported by STAR Flight to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.

8 people involved in two-vehicle crash near Lady Bird Lake

Four adults were transported to area hospitals, one with critical life-threatening injuries, one with potentially serious injuries and two with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities ramp up efforts to keep drunk drivers off the roads

The Texas Department of Transportation says 23 percent of crashes in the state last holiday season involved drunk driving.

CTRMA toll rates increase by 8 percent Jan. 1

The rate increases will impact drivers who use US 183, US 290, SH 71, SH 45, and MoPac express toll lanes.

ATCEMS warns against distracted driving citing alarming statistics

Austin-Travis County EMS says distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S., and much of that distraction is caused by texting while driving.

Family of off-duty officer killed in wreck sues alleged drunk driver, Austin bar

The wife, children, and parents of an off-duty officer killed in a wreck in North Austin announce a wrongful death lawsuit against an alleged drunk driver and bar in The Domain.

18-wheeler on its side blocking traffic in Northeast Austin

All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down near the Samsung plant in East Austin due to an 18-wheeler on its side.

Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate

At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.

Driver leads police on high-speed chase on 101 Freeway in Hollywood

A driver led officers with the Los Angeles Police Department on a dangerous high-speed chase in Hollywood Thursday afternoon. 

8 people killed in crashes around Austin area this past weekend

Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.