Someone has died on a Texas road every day for 20 years, says TxDOT
TxDOT is hoping to bring awareness so that more lives aren’t lost on the roadways through its “End the Streak” campaign.
TxDOT is hoping to bring awareness so that more lives aren’t lost on the roadways through its “End the Streak” campaign.
Prop 22 passes: California Uber, Lyft workers once again independent contractors
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
Prop A passes, allowing CapMetro to move forward with Project Connect
The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.
The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.
Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B
Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.
Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.
CapMetro offering free rides all day on Election Day
CapMetro has provided a list online of polling locations matched with transit options to help riders find which route will best help them vote.
CapMetro has provided a list online of polling locations matched with transit options to help riders find which route will best help them vote.
2 people dead after small plane crash in Montgomery County
The aircraft involved was a Fixed Wing Single-Engine (N26136) plane, it crashed Sunday, Oct. 25, around 8:40 a.m.
The aircraft involved was a Fixed Wing Single-Engine (N26136) plane, it crashed Sunday, Oct. 25, around 8:40 a.m.
Capital Metro Downtown Station opens ahead of schedule, under budget
Capital Metro celebrated the grand opening of its MetroRail Downtown Station today with city officials, including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, in attendance. Officials say the station not only opened ahead of schedule but also under budget.
Capital Metro celebrated the grand opening of its MetroRail Downtown Station today with city officials, including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, in attendance. Officials say the station not only opened ahead of schedule but also under budget.
FOX 7 Discussion: More pedestrians, bicyclists involved in crashes
Brad Wheelis with TxDOT joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a new campaign to urge drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to follow the rules of the road.
Brad Wheelis with TxDOT joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a new campaign to urge drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to follow the rules of the road.
Coalition of East Austin community groups urge voters to approve Prop A
The Project Connect plan from CapMetro was portrayed as a way to bridge the social-economic gap between East and West Austin.
The Project Connect plan from CapMetro was portrayed as a way to bridge the social-economic gap between East and West Austin.
Iconic Austin business owners voice opposition to Prop A
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation to update on-street parking system starting Sept 1
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, time limits will be lifted and a tiered payment system for on-street parking will be implemented with gradually increasing rates after two hours.
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, time limits will be lifted and a tiered payment system for on-street parking will be implemented with gradually increasing rates after two hours.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
Pilot suffers injury after FedEx plane makes emergency landing at LAX
A FedEx plane with two pilots aboard made an emergency landing at LAX early Wednesday morning.
A FedEx plane with two pilots aboard made an emergency landing at LAX early Wednesday morning.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Thirteen locations in Austin identified as high-crash roadways
The transportation department said over half of its top priority intersections are on these 13 roadways.
The transportation department said over half of its top priority intersections are on these 13 roadways.
Austin City Council, CapMetro create Austin Transit Partnership to implement Project Connect
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
Construction begins along NB I-35, near SH 45 North, to address bottleneck
The increase in traffic volumes in the area has created a backup for those trying to enter and exit the highway.
The increase in traffic volumes in the area has created a backup for those trying to enter and exit the highway.