Transportation

AP

3:25am Jan 05, 2022

National National

Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95

by The Associated Press

There was plenty of outrage from motorists, some of whom were stranded overnight Monday into Tuesday, posting pleas for help on social media.
11:07am Nov 08, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

North Carolina will reap the rewards of infrastructure bill passage

by Neal Charnoff

Last week, House lawmakers gave final approval to a spending package totaling roughly $1.2 trillion aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure.
10:18am Oct 29, 2021

Transportation Transportation

The Salem Parkway reconstruction project wins a national competition

by Neal Charnoff

The project that transformed Winston-Salem’s Business 40 into Salem Parkway has won the Grand Prize in the 2021 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
Andrew Cabellero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images

11:02am Oct 26, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Transportation planners wait for money as the infrastructure plan stalls in Congress

by David Schaper

Democrats say they're close to a deal on the broad reconciliation bill, but transportation planners are anxious because a short-term extension on federal highway and transit programs runs out Sunday.
Scott Olson / Getty Images

10:52am Jun 15, 2021

National National

Southwest Airlines Resumes Flights After Tech Glitch Caused Delays Across The Country

by Jaclyn Diaz

Southwest Airlines blamed the flight delays Monday night on tech problems with the company's weather data provider.
Hector Vivas / Getty Images

11:08am May 04, 2021

World News World News

Mexico City Metro Train Derails, Killing At Least 23 And Injuring Dozens

by Jaclyn Diaz

The subway train derailment occurred on Line 12 at Olivos Station in Mexico City. Photos from the scene show two train cars dangling precariously from the elevated track.
Kevin Lamarque-Pool / Getty Images

9:12pm Jan 21, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing

by Camila Domonoske

Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.
Ethan Miller / Getty Images

10:01am Jan 14, 2021

Science Science Environment

Pandemic Causes Historic — But Fleeting— Drop In U.S. Climate Emissions

by Lauren Sommer

As Americans stayed home during the pandemic, cars and planes produced less heat-trapping emissions. But the effect is only temporary.
Eric Gay / AP

12:00pm Dec 23, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Wheels Come Off For Bus Companies, Closing Down Travel Options For Poorer Americans

by Scott Horsley

Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.

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11:39am Nov 24, 2020

Transportation Transportation Health & Safety

N.C. Officials Offer Guidelines On Holiday Travel

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina health officials have released a set of guidelines for peop
11:01am Nov 23, 2020

Transportation Transportation

Study Ranks N.C. 14th In Nation For Highway Performance, Cost-Effectiveness

by Neal Charnoff

A new study shows improvements on North Carolina highways when it comes to road conditions and spending. But there are still problems with fatality rates and bridge conditions.
Andrea Morris

5:49pm Nov 02, 2020

National National Health & Safety

A New Rule Means Some People With Wheelchairs Can't Fly On American Airlines

by Joseph Shapiro

A new policy from American Airlines, the largest airline in the United States, put a limit on the weight of a wheelchair. Now, many power wheelchairs are too heavy to fly on smaller regional jets.