I-35 expansion through Austin could be put on pause by city council
The Austin City Council passed an agenda item that could pause construction on the upcoming I-35 expansion project.
TxDOT seeks public input for 'Connecting Texas 2050' plan
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning ahead for the next 30 years. They want to hear from Texans for their long-term plan called "Connecting Texas 2050."
Round Rock approves $2B transportation plan
The city of Round Rock approved its newest transportation plan last week. The plan focuses on improving intersections like A.W. Grimes Blvd and Old Settlers.
E-scooter crashes in Downtown Austin are rare: ATCEMS report
A new report from Austin-Travis County EMS suggests crashes involving scooters are actually pretty rare.
CapMetro proposes changes to routes in Austin
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve railway safety, boost capacity
Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
TxDOT, Bastrop County leaders celebrate completion of new bridges
Leaders with TxDOT and Bastrop County cut the ribbon of a four-year construction project that built nine bridges over the Colorado River at SH 71.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported
In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead
At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.
Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
Idaho YMCA summer camp school bus rollover injures several children
Multiple people were critically injured in a school bus rollover crash from a YMCA summer camp program, Idaho State Police confirmed.
Passenger train service connecting San Antonio to Austin?
RESTART Lone Star Rail is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
Pennsylvania train derailment: Silicone pellets found leaking out of collapsed train cars, police say
Officials say the only material found to be leaking out of the collapsed train cars was silicone pellets, which pose no threat to the public.
Northbound I-35 mainlanes to close July 6 for Williams Drive beam set
Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday July 6, mainlanes will close to traffic between SH 29 and Northwest Boulevard in Georgetown.
United CEO apologizes for flying private jet while the airline delayed, canceled thousands of flights
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apologized Friday for flying a private jet this week while passengers were left stranded by thousands of delays and cancelations this week.