City of Austin considers on-demand rideshare app for parks, recreation centers
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
Federal cuts could put Austin transportation projects in jeopardy
The City of Austin has released the latest plans for the future of transportation, and federal funding for major transportation projects.
The City of Austin has released the latest plans for the future of transportation, and federal funding for major transportation projects.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Delta plane upside-down after Toronto crash; all passengers 'accounted for'
A plane crash in snowy Toronto left a Delta Airlines regional jet upside down. Airport officials say all 80 passengers and crew on the flight -- which left from Minneapolis -- were accounted for, but at least some were injured.
A plane crash in snowy Toronto left a Delta Airlines regional jet upside down. Airport officials say all 80 passengers and crew on the flight -- which left from Minneapolis -- were accounted for, but at least some were injured.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday
Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.
Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.
Trump administration pause on federal funding could impact several major projects in Austin
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
Austin Marathon 2025: Road closures, public transit delays expected this weekend
The Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are back this weekend, which will lead to road closures and public transit delays.
The Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are back this weekend, which will lead to road closures and public transit delays.
Video shows driver escape seconds before train smashes into SUV
It wasn't clear why the driver did not just pull forward out of the train's way, preventing the dramatic collision.
It wasn't clear why the driver did not just pull forward out of the train's way, preventing the dramatic collision.
Scottsdale Airport: Plane crashes into another plane, killing 1, injuring several others
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil owns one of the planes involved in Scottsdale crash
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
Austin Light Rail: Austin Transit Partnership holds open house on UT campus
Austin Transit Partnership hosted an open house at UT Austin about the Austin Light Rail design. UT would be one of the stops in the middle of the line.
Austin Transit Partnership hosted an open house at UT Austin about the Austin Light Rail design. UT would be one of the stops in the middle of the line.
CapMetro board approves fare payment system upgrades
CapMetro announced an upgrade to its payment systems starting in March 2025.
CapMetro announced an upgrade to its payment systems starting in March 2025.
Congress Avenue redesign plan: Austin Mobility Committee briefed on recommendations
The City of Austin is planning to turn several blocks in front of the Capitol into a plaza that will be closed to vehicular traffic.
The City of Austin is planning to turn several blocks in front of the Capitol into a plaza that will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Austin's Light Rail: Project Connect shows off updated plans
Austin residents were given an updated look at the future of Austin’s Light Rail system. It's part of the Project Connect transit plan.
Austin residents were given an updated look at the future of Austin’s Light Rail system. It's part of the Project Connect transit plan.
Winter weather: Central Texas businesses, services affected by possible snow, ice
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
Austin weather: TxDOT preps roadways for upcoming arctic blast
The arctic blast and the possibility of snow set to come to Central Texas has cold weather preparation underway for residents, school districts, and city officials.
The arctic blast and the possibility of snow set to come to Central Texas has cold weather preparation underway for residents, school districts, and city officials.
I-35 construction: Austin ISD transportation talks about project's effects
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.
Austin Light Rail: Austinites get closer look at project
The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.
The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.