Texas law brings changes to Disabled Veteran license plates in 2022

Due to a new Texas law, effective January 1, Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities will need a plate or placard featuring the International Symbol of Access but must meet certain criteria to be eligible.

France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling

In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.

Williamson County building new road that will lead to Samsung site

Williamson County officials have announced a plan to construct a new county road in Taylor, Texas that leads to the Samsung site.

Watch out for kids on new riding toys, says AAA Texas

Children between one and two years old are most commonly the victims of backover incidents, but children of all ages can be victims, says AAA Texas.

Greyhound offers free holiday bus tickets to runaway youth

Greyhound and the National Runaway Safeline team up for the 26th year to give runaway youth a chance at reconnecting with family for the holidays.

Vision Zero showing positive results in reducing crashes, fatalities

Austin Transportation Department's Vision Zero has significantly reduced severe crashes and pedestrian fatalities on city roads.

CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route

This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.

CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street

Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.

Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Pflugerville ISD begins rollout of GPS tracking app for buses

The Stopfinder app is currently in use by 15 PfISD schools, with officials hoping to have it in place for the district’s 21 elementary schools before winter break begins.

Construction begins on Hamilton Pool Road in Bee Cave

The project will help improve mobility and safety on the road from SH 71 to RR 12, says TxDOT.

Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March

The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.

Texas DPS continues Saturday services for CDLs at select offices

Participating driver license offices will offer a limited number of appointments for commercial drivers licenses (CDLs) on Dec. 4, 11, and 18.

China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.

TxDOT Austin shares preparations ahead of winter season

TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.