Transportation & Infrastructure
Coverage of the Department of Transportation and everything related to the nation's infrastructure.
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration on Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders across the government.
Maryland workers have second-worst commute nationwide, according to Census data
Maryland, the District and Virginia all rank in the top 10 for longest average commuting times, according to new data from the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Federal review finds 44% of U.S. trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements.
Americans shun EVs as tax credits disappear; industry adjusting to rollback of rules
Americans were already feeling uneasy about purchasing an electric vehicle. Then the generous tax subsidies ended.
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Black ice, snow showers and fog pestered post-holiday travelers in the Midwest on Monday while the Northeast geared up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
TSA to charge $45 fee for airline passengers who lack Real ID
The Transportation Security Administration announced a new $45 fee to temporarily verify identities of airline passengers who lack a Real ID, starting on Feb. 1.
Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch
Airbus is inspecting panels on its bestselling A320 passenger jets after quality control problems surfaced, days after it reported that it was scrambling to fix a separate software problem affecting about 6,000 of the popular planes.
Airbus planes back in the air after software update
Thousands of Airbus jets are getting back to the skies after being temporarily grounded to receive an urgent software update meant to address the risk of solar radiation.
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the company said Wednesday in an internal memo.
Higher fees for foreigners visiting U.S. national parks stokes tourism concerns
A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that it could discourage travelers, but supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks.
Americans eye Thanksgiving travel weather after Texas tornadoes, snow and rain elsewhere
Kenny Beck surveyed the damage Tuesday to his family’s two-story home after at least two tornadoes tore through the Houston area, damaging over 100 homes at the start of a busy Thanksgiving travel week that has Americans closely eyeing the weather.
A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown
The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters.
Nearly 800 air traffic controllers, technicians to get $10K bonus for perfect attendance in shutdown
Hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will be awarded $10,000 for their “patriotic work to ensure the safety of the skies,” the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday.
Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates
Amazon’s Zoox will start giving free robotaxi rides through parts of San Francisco as it accelerates its attempt to challenge Waymo’s early lead in the race to transport passengers in self-driving vehicles.
AAA predicts record-high 81.8 million people will travel for Thanksgiving
A record-high 81.8 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this month, the auto club AAA said Monday.
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Document: Infrastructure 2018: Moving America Forward — Land, Water and Air
Download the Special Report available in the March 22, 2018, edition of The Washington Times. (4.2 MB)
