Keyword "department of transportation" - List of latest news (180 results)

00:43 Trump & Co. must put the brakes on idle threats and keep its vow to end congestion tax

On Monday, Department of Transporation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Gov. Hochul extending the deadline to stop collecting congestion tolls again, but this time put some teeth on his demand…

16/04 'Radical Transparency': Trump Administration Provides Drone Updates

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided an update on upcoming drone activity, contrasting the Trump administration's "radical transparency" with the lack of it from the previous administration.

09/04 Is Trump going to kill the congestion pricing con or not?

The MTA and the federal Transportation Department agreed to a timeline that’ll prevent Judge Lewis Liman from ruling on congestion-pricing before summer.

27/03 Fix the transit system we have before blowing $7.7B on a 2nd Ave. subway extension

MTA officials are begging Team Trump and New York lawmakers for billions to keep the trains running and fund $68 billion in capital projects.

26/03 How Trump can tame the insatiable MTA money monster

The spending showdown presents a golden opportunity to finally rein in the MTA’s insatiable appetite for uncontrolled spending — if Trump takes up a plan already proposed in Albany.

24/03 Federal jobs were seen as a gateway to the middle class for Black America, then came DOGE

As the nation’s largest single employer, the federal government has been welcoming to Black workers than the private sector.

22/03 Sean Duffy: State, Federal Govt. 'Working Together' to Fix NJ Sinkholes

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited New Jersey as the state works to repair sinkhole damage to a major highway.

19/03 Drones are delivering medical supplies in Massachusetts. Could the tech reach your state?

The drones, which were tested in Massachusetts last year, are able to deliver packages up to 10 pounds for a distance of at least one mile.

18/03 After 15,000 close calls at one airport, FAA takes action: What is mixed-used airspace?

NTSB flagged the dangers of mixed-used airspace in DCA after the fatal crash. Are those common in the US?

13/03 Sean Duffy Launches Probe into Air Traffic Controller Cheating Allegations

Sean Duffy announced the launch of an investigation into allegations a DEI activist offered air traffic candidates a way to cheat on an entry exam.

08/03 New Rule of California: drivers will receive a fine of up to US $ 406 for parking in these places

Los Angeles implements a program to sanction drivers who are in exclusive lanes. This measure seeks to improve urban mobility and avoid delays.

22/02 Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’ - Despite assurances from transport secretary Sean Duffy that none of the 400 FAA staff let go were critical safety personnel, industry experts disagree

19/02 Trump administration moves to nix New York City's congestion pricing program

The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to end the polarizing New York City congestion pricing program.

18/02 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Debunks Leftist Talking Points on FAA Layoffs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy debunked leftist talking points — namely from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

17/02 Rep. Eric Swalwell Falsely Claims Trump Had 'More Plane Crashes' in First Month Than Any President

Far-left Rep. Eric Swalwell falsely claimed that "no president has had more planes crash in their first month in office than Donald Trump."

14/02 Daylight saving time 2025: Will President Donald Trump end the time change? What to know

Daylight saving time occurs between March and November, when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.

13/02 100+ vehicle pileup shuts down Oregon interstate amid whiteout

Hazardous whiteout conditions led to a 100-vehicle pileup in the westbound lanes on I-84 near Multnomah Falls in Oregon.

12/02 Report: Trump Could Claw Back $4.3 Billion in Unspent High-Speed Rail Funds from California

Trump could claw back $4.3 billion in unspent federal funds for California's perpetually delayed and derailed high-speed rail project.

08/02 Democrats Whine at Sec. Troy Duffy Favoring Areas with More Marriages, Children for Transportation Grants

CHICAGO (AP) — Shortly after he was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary, Sean Duffy circulated a memo that instructed his | Politics

07/02 Oregon jury finds trucker guilty of manslaughter in crash that killed 7 farmworkers

The Oregon jury unanimously found Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of manslaughter, but not guilty of driving under the influence.

06/02 Sean Duffy to Hillary Clinton: 'DOGE Is Uncovering Your Family's Grifting'

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy roasted Hillary Clinton, saying "DOGE is uncovering your family’s obscene grifting via USAID."

04/02 Pete Buttigieg Goes on Lie-Filled Rant on Trump's FAA Standards

Pete Buttigieg called Trump's remarks on the Washington, DC, plane crash "despicable," and made false statements to defend his track record.

01/02 DC plane crash: Search for bodies continues; officials to remove aircraft from Potomac

On Saturday, officials are bringing salvage equipment to help remove the passenger plane and helicopter and retrieve the rest of the bodies.

31/01 Trump Rule Will Steer Transportation Dept. Funds to Non-Sanctuary Districts

The Trump admin. released an order saying the Department of Transportation will prioritize grants to communities that cooperate with ICE.

31/01 One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash

The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was not at its normal level at the time of the collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet on Tuesday. It is not clear if this impacted the circumstances leading to the crash. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

26/01 Trump promised to kill congestion pricing — here’s how he can actually make it happen

President Trump could retroactively revoke the federal government’s approval of the toll — because the Biden administration let the MTA slide on a time-consuming environmental report.

22/01 Trump Directs FAA to Return to 'Merit-Based Hiring' System

President Trump directed the incoming Secretary of Transportation and head of the Federal Aviation Administration to return to merit-based hiring.

15/01 Snow clearing of more than 4300 kilometers of the axes of South Khorasan was done well

Birjand- The Director General of Road Administration and Road Transport of South Khorasan announced the snow removal of 4,315 kilometers from the main and secondary roads of the province.

09/01 State of emergency in California: these are the roads closed due to wildfires in Los Angeles

The intensity of the fires in California is largely due to Santa Ana winds, which have reached speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h) in Los Angeles and could exceed 100 mph (160 km/h) in areas mountainous

09/01 Winter storm warnings abound as heavy snow, ice expected from South to Mid-Atlantic

The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice, freezing rain from the South to the Mid-Atlantic this week.

07/01 Winter storm brings dangerous road conditions: How to drive in snow and ice

For those who must travel amid winter storms, they should drive defensively and be prepared for emergencies, AAA says. Here's what to do.

06/01 Video captures moment when semi-truck spins out of control on icy Missouri highway

Much of Missouri is under a hazardous weather outlook and state authorities have urged the public to avoid driving in icy and snowy conditions.

04/01 A short account of the soldiers' accident; What did the families of the deceased say?

Ahvaz - The families of Khuzestan soldiers who died in the accident of the bus crash in Pa'alam, Poldakhter, Lorestan, want to grant the honor of martyrdom to their children.

03/01 JetBlue hit with $2M fine for chronic flight delays in first-of-its-kind crackdown

The DOT fined JetBlue $2 million for operating chronically delayed flights, marking the first crackdown against unrealistic airline scheduling.

27/12 New Jersey sinkhole: Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80

Photos show snarled traffic and crews at the scene evaluating the extent of the damage of the sinkhole that closed a section of Interstate 80.

27/12 Massive sinkhole swallows part of New Jersey interstate. What to know

NJDOT crews are evaluating how to repair a sinkhole on I-80 eastbound near Exit 34 in northern New Jersey. Here's what you need to know.

23/12 From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025

Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.

21/12 Irish-American DOT worker claims Italian bosses gave him the shaft — because he wasn’t a paisan: suit

An Irish city Department of Transportation worker claims his Italian bosses and union leaders gave him the shaft after a gruesome workplace injury — because he wasn’t a paisan.

17/12 DOT finalizes rule for 'dignified air travel': What wheelchair users can expect

The Transportation Department has finalized a rule aimed at making travel safer and easier for passengers with disabilities.

15/12 despite the snowfall in the north and northeast of the province; Traffic is established in all axes

Birjand- The General Director of Highways and Road Transport of South Khorasan announced the establishment of smooth traffic in all transportation axes of the province.

08/12 Attention drivers in the USA: Texas will change an important requirement for vehicular circulation in 2025

Texas is preparing to implement a reform that will transform vehicle procedures in 2025. What implications will this measure have for drivers and the state's road system?

07/12 NYC closing street to give posh UES prep school own private playground: DOT ‘hurts tax-paying citizens’

The DOT has greenlit the $62,500-a-year school’s application to include East 77th Street between Second and Third Avenues in its controversial anti-car “Open Streets” program.

22/11 How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Donald Trump has said the Department of Government Efficiency would end government “bureaucracy,” relax “excess” regulations and cut “wasteful” expenditures.

16/11 Exclusive | Bronx drivers bypass rules of the road to avoid $250 fines, save parking spots

Bronx drivers are getting creative to evade bus lane cameras and save parking spots on their block.

10/11 Exclusive | 15 Staten Island Ferry mariners – including sleeping beauty – are now millionaires after pulling down seven-figure paydays last fiscal year

Fifteen top Staten Island ferry mariners are now millionaires after pulling down seven-figures last fiscal year – including one engineer who was caught sleeping on the job.

02/11 Do all Americans observe daylight saving time? Why some states and territories don't.

Not all states and U.S. territories participate in daylight saving time, which happens every March and November. Here's why.

23/10 Video captures suspected drunken driver narrowly pass by Kamala Harris' motorcade in Milwaukee

A Department of Transportation camera captured a suspected drunken driver narrowly passing by Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade on Monday.

21/10 Time change in Houston: this is how you should set your CLOCK for SUMMER time in the United States

The time change will begin in the first week of November and is carried out in order to take advantage of sunlight in various territories of the US. LEARN all the details in the following note.

16/10 Airline fined $6m for blocking Jewish travellers

US authorities have hit German carrier Lufthansa with a record $US4 million ($A6 million) fine after it finding the airline discriminated against more than 100 Jewish travellers by blocking them from boarding a flight in 2022, officials said Tuesday.

16/10 Nearly every single bridge in New York needs repairs — and many of them are ‘structurally deficient’: report

That’s a lot of bridges over troubled waters.

16/10 Airline handed eye-watering £3m fine for discriminating against Jewish passenger

Lufthansa was given the largest fine ever imposed by the US Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.

16/10 DOT fines Lufthansa $4 million for violating Jewish travelers' civil rights

The Department of Transportation fined Lufthansa $4 million for violating the civil rights of Jewish passengers in a May 2022 incident.

09/10 Florida races to clean up after Helene before Hurricane Milton turns debris deadly

Florida has removed more than 3,000 truckloads of debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bares down on the state.

05/10 Mysterious ‘traffic’ signs with Donald Trump’s face pop up along NYC streets

Now entering Trump country!

02/10 The East and Gulf Coast ports strike could be a no-win situation for the Biden administration

President Biden is sticking to his position of not forcing striking port union workers back on the job, a political call that adds uncertainty to inflation.

28/09 Driver's license in Texas 2024: steps and requirements to apply for the card in the United States for the FIRST TIME

To obtain or renew your driver's license in Texas, you must meet the requirements of the Department of Public Safety. Remember that starting in 2025, the license will follow the new Real ID rules.

06/09 Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect charged with murder | The Excerpt

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all federal tax charges he faced. Plus, teen vaping rates have dropped. It's all on The Excerpt.

05/09 Vehicle registration in Texas: the change that benefits residents to register cars in the United States

The new change to Texas traffic laws eliminates annual safety inspections for non-commercial vehicle registration, benefiting millions of drivers in the state. Learn how TxDOT will implement this process in 2025.

05/09 The requirement that Texas will eliminate in the car law and will come into effect from 2025

This regulation will establish a modification starting next year in the automobile regulations in this American state. What is it about?

03/09 What to know about Arielle Valdes: Florida runner found dead after 5-day search

A Florida community was left reeling Monday after police concluded the search for Arielle Valdes, 21, who never returned from a solo run.

02/09 Tire failure suspected in deadly Mississippi bus crash, NTSB says

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting a probe into Saturday's crash that killed seven and injured 36 people.

31/08 Yellow lights are inconsistent and chaotic. Here's why.

Yellow lights are just one of the many problems with stoplights that experts want to improve.

19/08 19-year-old arrested as DWI car crash leaves 5 people dead, including 2 children, in Fort Worth: Reports

Five people are dead and a 19-year-old was charged with DWI after a fatal car crash in Fort Worth, Texas.

17/08 Ford recalling 85,000 SUVs over fears their engines could catch fire

Ford recalling 85,000 SUVs over fears their engines could catch fire - The issue impacts 85,238 2020 to 2022 Explorers with the Police Interceptor Utility Package

17/08 Exclusive | Beloved NYC 9/11 mural desecrated by pigeon poop despite roughly $400K of taxpayer money spent on failed deterrents

Hundreds of well-fed pigeons roost on the beams below the Belt Parkway’s 84th Street overpass in Howard Beach — bombarding the mural with so much poop that volunteers are forced to power wash…

15/08 Remembering Wally Amos: Famous Amos cookies founder dies at 88

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01/08 Are you traveling with children? The White House wants airlines in the US not to charge extra for sitting next to them

Under the proposal, if airlines cannot offer close seating, they will have to refund the full amount of the ticket or allow waiting for seats together.

26/07 Oregon wildfire map: Track 38 uncontrolled blazes that have burned nearly 1 million acres

The Durkee Fire, one of the largest in the U.S., has burned 270,000 acres. Track the 38 uncontrolled wildfires that burned nearly 1 million acres.

23/07 Delta Air Lines under investigation as flight cancellations continue days after CrowdStrike outage

Delta Air Lines under investigation as flight cancellations continue days after CrowdStrike outage - Experts said it could take airlines weeks to recover from the massive cybersecurity error

23/07 U.S. Officials Investigating Delta Air Lines in Wake of Massive CrowdStrike IT Outage

Officials are investigating Delta Air Lines after the recent CrowdStrike IT outage caused disruptions in the airline industry. 

22/07 Oregon woman with flat tire hit by ambulance on interstate, dies

Highway operations were impacted for four hours after the crash and authorities said they are still investigating what caused it.

15/07 Milwaukee's homeless say they were told to move for the RNC

Some of the homeless population near the site of Republican National Convention say they were asked to leave the area by police.

11/06 Movement of nearly 200,000 passengers in South Khorasan during the last two months

Birjand- The head of South Khorasan passenger transport department announced the displacement of 198 thousand 784 passengers in the last two months in the province.

07/06 YouTuber charged in video showing women shooting fireworks at Lamborghini from helicopter

YouTuber Alex Choi posted a video that showed fireworks being shot out of a helicopter and aiming at a speeding Lamborghini. Now Choi is facing a federal charge.

04/06 Dead black bear found in Arlington, Virginia was struck by car, illegally dumped, AWLA says

An Arlington, Virginia, resident found a dead black bear in a plastic bag. Now officials know the cause of death.

03/06 Florida won't light bridges in rainbow colors. So Jacksonville's LGBTQ community did.

The Jacksonville display came after the Florida Department of Transportation said state-owned bridges would be lit in red, white and blue this summer.

31/05 American Airlines removed Black men from flight after odor complaint, federal lawsuit says

The men said that a total of eight passengers were removed from a January flight following a complaint that an unidentified passenger had body odor.

16/05 Staten Island Ferry that killed 11 in 2003 crash up for auction — as city jokes, ‘Should Pete and Colin each have their own?’

A storied Staten Island Ferry that infamously crashed in 2003, killing nearly a dozen people went up for auction this week — in case comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost want a possibly haunted s…

16/05 See photos, videos of barge that struck Pelican Island bridge, causing Texas oil spill

A barge struck the bridge that links Galveston, Texas to Pelican Island on Wednesday causing an oil spill into the surrounding waters.

15/05 Barge hits Pelican Island Bridge in Texas, causing oil spill and road shutdown

A barge hit Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, causing an oil spill and closing off road access to the island, officials said.

13/05 Airlines ask court to block Biden administration's new fee disclosure rule

Trade group Airlines for America said new rule requiring earlier disclosure of add-on fees during flight booking will "confuse consumers."

13/05 Major airlines sue Biden administration over ‘junk fees’ crackdown

Airlines for America, along with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, filed suit.

02/05 Fuel Tanker Crashes into Tractor-Trailer, Bursts into Flames, Shuts Down I-95 in Connecticut

A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gas crashed into a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-95 in Connecticut Thursday morning.

02/05 'Closed for a significant period': I-95 in Connecticut shut down in both directions

The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Thursday but is still causing major delays, gridlock in Connecticut following a multivehicle crash.

30/04 Southwest Airlines launches compensation program for flight delays after 2022 meltdown

The airline agreed to the compensation program after the holiday meltdown that resulted in 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers. The settlement included a $35 million cash …

26/04 Infamous Chicago 'rat-hole' landmark removed due to 'damages,' reports say

Chicago's Department of Transportation removed the pavement with the rat hole section along with other portions of sidewalk along Roscoe Street.

24/04 Passengers can soon expect an automatic refund when a flight is delayed or canceled: DOT

“Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 

24/04 Biden cracks down on airlines’ ‘junk fees,’ orders instant refunds for canceled flights

The Biden administration on Wednesday slapped airlines with new rules that trigger instant refunds when flights are canceled and clamp down on “surprise junk fees.” Under the new Depart…

17/04 Biden admin recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws

The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.

08/04 Ahead of solar eclipse, officials report traffic crashes and delays

As thousands flock to prime locations to see the solar eclipse, officials reported traffic on some major roads as well as multiple crashes.

05/04 Part of a crane falls on Fort Lauderdale bridge, killing 1 person and injuring 3 others

Part of a crane from a construction site fell on a bridge on Fort Lauderdale Thursday, killing one person and injuring three others.

04/04 A bullet train to Sin City? What to know about Brightline West project between LA and Vegas

The Brightline West project is slated to break ground this spring. Here's what you need to know about the high-speed rail to Las Vegas.

01/04 ‘Plan Ahead’: Baltimore Traffic Reporter on Congestion After Bridge Collapse

Tony Thornton looks ahead to years of crowded tunnels and highways with the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

29/03 Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to help clear wreckage of Baltimore bridge: updates

Latest on Baltimore bridge collapse: As specialized equipment arrives, crews continued assessing the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

29/03 It should go without saying, but don't drive while wearing eclipse glasses

Eclipse glasses are far darker than regular sunglasses, and they block the sun's intense infrared and ultraviolet lights from harming human eyes.

29/03 Truck driver in fatal Texas school bus crash arrested Friday; admitted drug use before wreck

Jerry Hernandez, a 42-year-old truck driver told authorities had gotten very little sleep and used cocaine before crashing into Texas school bus.

28/03 Baltimore Bridge Mess: DOT Will Not Say How Many Reserve Ships Stuck

After an initial strong public response from President Biden vowing the federal government would do whatever it took to fix the situation, his administration is showing early signs it is bungling the response to the collapsed bridge in Baltimore.

28/03 Solar eclipse warnings pile up: Watch out for danger in the sky, on the ground on April 8

Warnings have been issued about fake eclipse glasses, traffic danger and possible air travel headaches. Here's what to know.

27/03 Pete Buttigieg says Baltimore Key Bridge repairs won’t be ‘quick or easy or cheap’

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge “will not be quick or easy or cheap” — as he prepared to convene industry leaders to discuss sup…

27/03 Transfer of 35 thousand 752 passengers in South Khorasan

Birjand- The Deputy Director of Transportation of the General Department of Highways and Road Transport of South Khorasan announced: From the beginning of Nowruz plan to April 7, 35 thousand 752 passengers have been transferred by making 5 thousand 620 trips.

26/03 Bridge collapses unlikely in NYC, officials say: ‘We have the right protections in place’

Big Apple officials insisted Tuesday that New York City is unlikely to experience a bridge disaster like the Baltimore collapse, saying its 14 spans are closely monitored.

26/03 Baltimore's Key Bridge is not the first: A look at other bridge collapse events in US history

While the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday in Baltimore, it is not the first bridge to collapse in US history.

21/03 Hot air balloon crashes into powerlines near Minnesota highway, basket and 3 passengers fall

A hot air balloon hit a powerline Tuesday night near a highway outside of Rochester, Minnesota. The basket fell 20 feet to the ground, passengers okay.

20/03 The Biden administration's real-time supply chain demand tracker is getting more deeply embedded in the economy

The White House says over 80% of inflation's decline comes from the supply chain, and the Biden DOT is expanding a data effort with major companies to track it.

11/03 Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train

In 2023, Amtrak revived long-held hopes for a Texas bullet train, in an attempt to capitalize on $66 billion in federal funds for passenger rail upgrades.

09/03 Wisconsin crash leaves 9 dead, 1 injured: What we know about the Clark County collision

A highway crash in Wisconsin between a semi-truck and a van in Clark County has left 9 people dead and 1 injured.

09/03 Permanent daylight saving time? Politicians keep trying to make it a reality.

It's the latest effort to eliminate the unpopular biannual time change. Previous efforts haven't gone well.

04/03 Waymo gets OK to launch robotaxi service in LA — despite pushback over safety concerns

Waymo was cleared by Californai regulators to expand its embattled self-driving car service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties, sparking safety concerns from local officials.

03/03 The Excerpt podcast: Despite available federal grant money, traffic deaths are soaring

Despite available federal grant money, traffic deaths are soaring in poor, rural areas of the US. Why?

29/02 "Just the opening shot - taxi drivers are not slaves"

The taxi drivers are protesting today in the city of Nabvi following the demands of the Get Taxi company in the new contract. According to the drivers, the company included predatory clauses in the agreement that violate their rights

27/02 Chinese airlines can boost U.S. flights to 50 per week, U.S. says

From March 31, Chinese airlines can boost U.S. weekly flights to 50, per the U.S. Transportation Department, restoring about a third of pre-pandemic capacity.

17/02 Buttigieg: Rail Accidents Have Increased over Past Year Despite Us Doing All We Can Because Congress Hasn't Acted

On Friday's "PBS NewsHour," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that the Department of Transportation has "taken so many steps on rail safety | Clips

17/02 NYC transportation bigwigs rack up speeding tickets, traffic violations while backing anti-car agenda, congestion pricing

Two of the Big Apple’s top transportation honchos — known for talking tough at traffic scofflaws — have a need for speed themselves, data reviewed by The Post reveals.

17/02 ‘Fuming’ Travis Kelce image fuels NYC Transportation Department’s ‘anti-car’ agenda

Some New York City agencies used an image of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce screaming in head coach Andy Reid’s ear during the Super Bowl to push their agendas.

10/02 Marshall, Durbin Want to Weaponize Gov't Against Credit Card Bill Critics

Sens. Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall are pushing Joe Biden to weaponize the federal government against opponents of their credit card bill.

09/02 AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans say air travel is safe despite recent scares

A new poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds most Americans believe air travel is generally safe in the U.S.

26/01 These were the best and worst US airlines of 2023, according to two rankings

The airlines were evaluated using performance indicators, which included: on-time arrivals, flight cancellations, extreme delays, baggage handling, tarmac delays, involuntary denied boarding and customer complaints.

24/01 The Cowering State

Without Chevron, the executive branch will struggle to do even the most basic work.

19/01 Speeding driver crashes directly into plow while trying to overtake semi on snowy NY road, wild video shows

There’s snow reason to speed during winter storms.

17/01 Bye-bye, witty road signs: Feds ban funny electronic messages on highways

Under changes in an U.S. Federal Highway Administration manual, future signs should be \

17/01 Tough crowd? Feds putting end to ‘humorous’ highway signs to prioritize safety

The days an Ohio highway tells drivers to “slow down” to arrive at the in-laws late or a New Jersey road advising Halloween fans to “Hocus Pocus, drive with focus” will soon…

06/01 Winter storm could have you driving in the snow again. These tips can help keep you safe.

Wintery weather is finally on the way to the Eastern US in the form of heavy snowfall this weekend. Make sure your safe driving skills aren't rusty.

05/01 'A profound desecration': Navajo Nation asks NASA to delay moon mission with human remains

Navajo Nation leader Buu Nygren sent a letter Dec. 21 condemning an upcoming mission that includes human remains that will be placed on the moon.

05/01 Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon

The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.

03/01 Miami-Dade resumes standard fares on public transportation after free period

Starting the year with significant changes, the transit system in Florida County adjusts its policies, ending the free urban mobility initiative that began in November of last year

30/12 Opinion | The Penalty for Opposing Global Warmists

A whistle-blower says he was told to keep quiet about the cost of carbon policies.

24/12 From Haifa to Tel Aviv in half an hour: the doubling of the coastal railways has been approved

The government has approved the first step towards a high-speed train line that will connect the north and the center at a speed of 250 km/h. The ambitious goal: a train every five minutes during peak hours. When can we travel by train? Not before 2030

23/12 Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to smooth start with few airport delays

Airlines have canceled just 1.2% of US flights so far this year, the lowest in five years, but bad weather is always a threat.

21/12 Feds probe airline frequent flyer programs over deceptive practices that ‘hurt travelers’

The Trabsportation Department is looking at transparency practices when booking award tickets, transferability of miles and notice given before making changes

20/12 Airlines Have an Accountability Problem

Southwest Airlines was just hit with a whopping fine for last year’s holiday breakdown, but the industry’s broader issues persist.

18/12 Not above the law: the change that will reduce scooter accidents

The Knesset's Economy Committee today approved a regulation by Minister Regev that requires bicycles and electric scooters to carry an identification plate: "The move will enable effective enforcement."

16/12 NYC councilwoman seeks to block plan to boot Brooklyn Bridge vendors

A Manhattan pol is looking to put the kibosh on the Adams administration’s plan to ban vendors from hawking food, booze, souvenirs and other items on Big Apple bridges.

06/12 High-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas, Southern California has been granted $3 billion

Brightline West's high-speed rail project from Southern California to Las Vegas has scored $3 billion in federal funding.

01/12 NYC to make it harder to illegally park near crosswalks

Mayor Eric Adams announced that his administration will install barriers near 1,000 intersections crosswalks across the city in a bid to improve pedestrian safety and crack down on illegal parking.

23/11 American Airlines under fire as viral video shows bag handlers callously tossing passenger’s wheelchair

Shocking video shows American Airlines baggage handlers at Miami International Airport callously hurling a passenger’s wheelchair down a lengthy metal ramp — sparking fierce backlash ag…

23/11 Train Derailment Chemical Spill Sends Kentucky into State of Emergency

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Rockcastle County after a Wednesday train derailment caused a chemical spill.

22/11 Thanksgiving Travel Nightmare: Thousands of Flights Delayed, Canceled

Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been delayed and canceled ahead of Thanksgiving as Pete Buttigieg brags about his accomplishments.

22/11 Irate protestor shuts down NYC press conference for Berry Street bike-lane completion

Footage showed the demonstrator being taken away by NYPD officers after his shouting brought the DOT press conference to a halt.

14/11 3 dead, 15 injured in crash between charter bus with high schoolers and semi-truck in Ohio

Three people have been killed and 15 injured Tuesday in a crash between a charter bus carrying students and a semi-truck in Ohio.

08/11 Pete Buttigieg makes surprise trip to Ukraine as private jet controversy simmers

The trip took place as Buttigieg is battling a lawsuit filed by a conservative watchdog group hoping to obtain the taxpayer costs of at least 18 trips.

08/11 Airline complaints nearly double from a year ago — and feds say there’s too many to process

The Transportation Department said it received 24,965 complaints about airline service in the first three months of the year, up 88% from the first quarter of 2022.

08/11 House Approves MTG's Bill to Reduce Pete Buttigieg's Salary to $1

The House has approved a bill to reduce Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's salary to just $1 after his repeated failures.

07/11 What projects will be funded through the $16 billion from DOT?

The funding for the rail improvements comes from the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law Biden signed two years ago.

30/10 The US has decided that Southwest's customer service failed during flight cancellations last winter

The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancellations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.

29/10 GOP reps slam new Merchant Marine Academy transgender policy: ‘Far-left’s social experiments’

Rep. Jim Banks wants answers from the Merchant Marine Academy after the school implemented a policy allowing midshipmen undergoing gender transitions to seek exemptions from their military service …

16/10 Under busy Florida street, a 19th-century boat discovered where once was water

An 1800s boat found under a street in St. Augustine has been excavated by SEARCH Inc. archaeologists and the Florida Department of Transportation.

14/10 NYC finally cracking down on rogue Brooklyn Bridge black market

The city’s Department of Transportation is planning to crack down on rogue vendors on the Brooklyn Bridge — following a flurry of reports by The Post.

07/10 Transportation commish’s family sues elite Fieldston School for racism

The wife and children of city Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez are suing woke Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the Bronx for racism.

04/10 Bizarre road sign vandals popping up

Police are hunting for vandals who defaced speed limit road signs to read ‘No’ across regional South Australia in another mark of a growing ugliness in the Voice to parliament referendum campaign.

28/09 US air travel system facing a double blow of disruptions at the end of the week

The US aviation system is bracing for two simultaneous disruptions at the end of this week – a looming government shutdown and the expiration of a key aviation law.

16/09 FAA, DOT coordinated to hide cost of 18 Buttigieg flights on government planes: report

Biden administration officials in the FAA and DOT deliberated for months about a FOIA request related to Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use of government aircraft — and obscure the cost to taxpay…

15/09 Giant ‘green’ delivery e-bikes planned by NYC DOT ‘will kill cyclists’ while crowding bike lanes, riders warn

The 500-pound planned e-bikes will be capable of 20 mph and as wide as existing bike lanes. DOT officials were told: “This will end in dead cyclists.”

14/09 Pete Buttigieg Struggles to Find Reliable Electric Vehicle Charger 

Pete Buttigieg, an ardent proponent of EVs, admitted he has trouble finding reliable EV charging stations while he is traveling on the road. 

11/09 How electrified roads could help fix America's electric vehicle charging problem

As EVs gain popularity across the globe, charging infrastructure is in high demand. Some are now considering electric roads to supplement static charging.

06/09 Oversight Committee demands answers from Pete Buttigieg on air and rail fiascos

House Republicans are demanding Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg answer for a surge in near-misses at US airports and rail safety mishaps.

30/08 FAA accused of stonewalling demand for Buttigieg private flight data

The Department of Transportation is refusing to hand over private flight records for Secretary Pete Buttigieg, according to a conservative watchdog group suing for the files. Americans for Public T…

28/08 American Airlines fined $4.1M over tarmac delays — largest penalty ever

The Transportation Department said its investigation revealed that from 2018 through 2021, American kept 43 domestic flights stuck on the ground for at least three hours without giving passengers —…

28/08 American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays that trapped passengers

American Airlines is drawing the largest fine ever keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane. The U.S.

27/08 Video shows rest of old I-74 bridge over Mississippi River removed by explosives

The Iowa DOT used controlled explosives to remove the remaining parts of the old I-74 bridge, which connects Iowa and Illinois over Mississippi River.

23/08 'Floodwater up to 3 feet high' Grand Canyon flooding forces evacuations, knocks out power

Flooding near the Grand Canyon forced Arizona officials to closed State Route 64 on Tuesday after 2-3 inches of water fell in the area.

12/08 NYC Council eyes ‘illuminated’ solar-power crosswalks to curb pedestrian deaths

Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin is pushing legislation that would install solar-powered LED crosswalks, stop signs and other traffic signs.

10/08 Dozens dead in ‘apocalyptic’ Hawaii bushfires

Horrified survivors of the devastating Hawaii bushfire recounted seeing dead bodies littering the hellscape that was left in the wake of the raging inferno that has killed at least 36 people.

08/08 Who Speaks for the Trees?

A story about three trees, an angry “community,” and power in Washington, D.C.

08/08 Saving Local News Would Pay for Itself

The decline of local journalism isn’t just a threat to democracy. It’s also costing us money.

03/08 Missouri budgets $50M for railroad crossings in response to fatal 2022 Amtrak derailment

Missouri plans to spend $50 million on railroad crossing improvements in response to a 2022 fatal Amtrak derailment. Gov.

26/07 The US is requiring more planes to have accessible restrooms, but change will take years

The federal government is requiring that more new planes have lavatories big enough for wheelchair users.

26/07 Flight delays, cancellations across US could continue for next decade: report

“Some of the predictions I’m hearing is that the pilot shortage won’t be resolved until 2032 or something like that,” warned one expert, Dean Headley.

21/07 Nine Republicans help save Pete Buttigieg from mandated jet log disclosures

Nine House Republicans joined more than 200 Democrats late Wednesday in voting to spare Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from having to reveal where he travels on taxpayer-funded planes.

30/06 Flight problems mostly over — except at United

The problems with flight delays and cancellations that have plagued US travelers this week are mostly over — except at struggling United Airlines.

30/06 Fretting over flight delays? Blame Congress — it could’ve fixed the problem years ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was correct to blame a major share of recent New York region flight delays and cancellations on air traffic control shortcomings.

29/06 Disturbing map busts big housing myth

In all the debate about Australia’s housing crisis, the impact of transport has been largely overlooked.

28/06 Dem Sen. Sherrod Brown decried rail lobbyists, won millions for group

Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) secured millions of dollars in federal grants for a transportation lobbying association, even as he denounced the…

27/06 Southern US swelters in brutal heat wave

A dangerous and prolonged heat wave blanketed large parts of the southern United States on Tuesday, buckling highways and forcing people into air-conditioned shelters as temperatures soared past 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius).

31/05 Biden withdraws Ann Carlson as nominee to lead US auto safety agency after GOP pushes back

Ann Carlson is the third Biden nominee that has faltered upon being sent to the Senate’s commerce panel. 

24/05 Box truck explodes into flames under elevated NYC subway station

The box truck – which was carrying flammable materials – caught fire around 5:30 a.m. on Dyre Avenue near Light Street in Eastchester, police and fire officials said. 

20/05 Young woman slams airline for ‘terrifying situation’

A Delta Air Lines passenger has vowed to never fly the airline again after she suffered a dangerous reaction to nuts served after she alerted the crew about her allergy — and claimed the pilots refused to make an emergency landing.

19/05 Delta passenger who suffered severe allergic reaction to nuts slams airline

A Delta passenger vowed to never fly the airline again after she suffered a dangerous reaction to nuts that were served after she alerted the crew about her allergy.

18/05 Wired mocked for fawning Pete Buttigieg profile: ‘Tiger Beat-level fan drivel’

Buttigieg, 41, was trending on the social media platform after the article — titled “Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang” — was published online.

11/05 Tesla’s Autopilot misleading because humans still in control: Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg says he’s concerned about Tesla’s marketing of the system, which is under investigation by his department in connection with crashes that have caused at least 14 deaths.

12/03 Airline staff get bonus for charging passengers with extra fee

A budget airline in America is under fire after it was revealed employees receive a $US10 ($A15) bonus when they charge a passenger an oversized luggage fee.