Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks

A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.

2024 Hays County Road Bond struck down by judge over Texas Open Meetings Act violation

A judge has struck down the 2024 Hays County road bond, ruling that the Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it called for a special election for the $440 million bond.

Update: Blue Ridge Parkway making ‘incredible progress’ after Hurricane Helene flooding

As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene's destructive flooding approaches, crews along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are making huge strides in rebuilding the historic highway through the Appalachian Highlands. 

WilCo opens new bridge between Hutto & Taylor
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Williamson County officials celebrated opening a new bridge between Hutto and Taylor, which is just part of a larger project.

CapMetro's Downtown Station temporarily closed due to convention center construction

CapMetro temporarily suspended service to its Downtown Station on Tuesday due to construction at the Austin Convention Center. Rail service is expected to resume on Wednesday, June 18.

I-35 expansion: TxDOT project takes shape in South Austin

A multi-million-dollar construction project is taking shape in South Austin. The I-35 Capital Expressway South Project includes a long, elevated section of roadway to speed traffic through that part of town.

I-35 expansion: South Austin project takes shape
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A multi-million-dollar construction project is taking shape in South Austin. The I-35 Capital Expressway South Project includes a long, elevated section of roadway to speed traffic through that part of town.

Uber's new option for seniors
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Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for ?older adults" or those less tech-savvy.

Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides

Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.

18-wheeler hits bridge in Georgetown: police

An 18-wheeler hit a bridge on I-35 in Georgetown. There were no injuries reported.

New Zilker Loop seasonal shuttle aims to reduce weekend traffic jams

A new seasonal shuttle service is coming this summer to Zilker Park and Barton Springs to help alleviate weekend traffic jams.

Future of Austin's transportation & parking changing
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Self-driving vehicles appear to be taking over Uber bookings in Austin, and changes could be on the way when it comes to finding parking in popular neighborhoods. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Austin City Council member Paige Ellis to discuss.