Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight declares emergency, returns to Rome

Passengers on a flight between Seattle and Rome faced a roller-coaster of travel plans over the weekend as a mechanical issue caused an emergency declaration to return back to the Italian capital.

Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18

Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities.

Airlines, Boeing push Congress for $20B to modernize air traffic control

The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.

Delta says airline fares likely to remain elevated even if fuel prices fall

Delta Air Lines says travelers should not expect airline ticket prices to fall significantly even if fuel costs decline, as carriers continue to face higher expenses across their operations.

Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays

TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials.

Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes

Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems.

July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares

CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.

FAA probes near-miss between Delta, American Airlines flights in Boston

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-collision between two commercial aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday.

Poll: Texans support autonomous vehicles, but want stronger safety standards

Texans support the idea of self-driving vehicles, but want stronger safety standards and accountability from the companies that put them on the road, according to a new poll.

CapMetro launches two new rapid bus lines

CapMetro has launched two new rapid bus lines, connecting both Northeast and South Austin to the center of the city.

Austin Light Rail Project forces relocation of women's sports bar

As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.

Leander police increasing enforcement of street-illegal powered bikes

Leander police said they are seeing an uptick in street-illegal e-bikes and e-motor bikes on public roadways — which is becoming a serious safety concern.

Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.