On-demand rideshare CARTS Now expands to Elgin, La Grange
A new on-demand rideshare will be launching this week in Elgin and La Grange.
CapMetro proposes new rapid lines for 2025
Austin's Transit Agency wants to introduce two CapMetro rapid lines next year, a new Pickup Decker zone and minor schedule adjustments.
Uber, Cruise partner to bring autonomous vehicles to Uber platform
Cruise's autonomous vehicles are expected to soon be available on the Uber platform, thanks to a new multi-year partnership.
Boeing halts 777X test flights due to structural issue in critical component
Boeing has temporarily halted test flights of its 777X aircraft after identifying a structural issue with a custom component that connects the engine to the aircraft.
City of Austin takes a look at long-term transportation plan
The city is expected to give a list of high priority projects to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) this week.
Improvements to Trinity St. and San Jacinto Blvd. on the way
Improvements to Trinity St. and San Jacinto Blvd. are on the way thanks to a partnership between the City of Austin and CapMetro.
Virtual open house for 183A project in Leander now available
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is having a virtual open house for an environmental study of the 183A Added Capacity Project.
Delta seeks compensation for CrowdStrike, Microsoft outage: reports
Delta Air Lines announced plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage.
These aging bridges will be updated, replaced with the help of $5 billion in federal funding
The grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration come from a $1 trillion infrastructure package he signed into law in 2021.
TxDOT launches summer campaign to crack down on speeding
State and local law enforcement officers are rolling out to hit the brakes on speeders. The idea is to remind drivers that every lane is not their personal fast lane.
New sections of the Hwy 183 rebuild are taking shape
Highway 183 through northwest Austin is undergoing a massive rebuild. The two separate projects are both running a little behind schedule. But, one small section is open, and it's providing a new lane addition for commuters.
Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion
Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.
Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Hays County roadway expansion in the works
TxDOT held a meeting to get feedback from Hays County residents on the traffic and congestion along the RM 1826 corridor, and hopefully provide a solution.
Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers
A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.
Zilker Eagle miniature train returns after being closed for nearly 5 years
The miniature train is back on the tracks in Zilker Park. The Zilker Eagle will open to the public this week after being closed for nearly five years.
San Marcos railroad crossing closures to take place June 16-18
The City of San Marcos is warning drivers about upcoming closures due to railroad repairs.
Austin's Zilker Shuttle in full swing for the summer
The Zilker Shuttle is in full swing on the streets of Austin for the summer. It operates on weekends and holidays, picking up riders from designated stops at no cost.
CapMetro to start summer service changes Memorial Day weekend
The adjustment is part of CapMetro's triannual service changes, which are based on shifts in how riders are using its services.